New Appraisal Challenges Could Impact Your Home Value!!

Appraisal INSANITY: A New Rule That Will Make Selling Your Home 10x Harder Audra Lambert sits down with certified residential appraiser and real estate broker Jim Finney to dissect the monumental shift coming to the appraisal industry: the mandatory transition from the antiquated Uniform Appraiser Data Set (UAD) 2.6 to the data-driven UAD 3.6 format, set for November 2, 2026. Jim provides an authoritative perspective on the systemic issues facing the market, including the shortage of certified appraisers and the controversial "race to the bottom" selection process via Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). This episode is essential listening for real estate professionals, lenders, and serious homeowners seeking to understand and prepare for the new, highly granular, and time-intensive appraisal process. What You'll Learn: Why the old forms (1004, 1073, 1025) are being retired on November 2nd, 2026. -The shocking reason 70% of listing agents miss a key opportunity to help their clients. -How the "race to the bottom" in appraiser selection could cost you thousands. -The difference between your "perceived value" and the bank's definition of market value. -Why you need to "bring the receipts" for every home upgrade. 🎯Want expert help or a referral to a top agent in your area? Start here: https://www.lambertgrouphomes.com/age... 💰Ready to get pre-approved? Mortgage Lender Ian Mckee | 949-996-9613 | [email protected] 🏡 Curious what your home is worth? Get a free valuation: https://hmbt.co/TaWy3g 🧡 Subscribe to my youtube channel for more staging tips like these!: /@audralambert ---------------------------------------------------- For more information visit http://www.LambertGroupHomes.com or give me a call at (949) 312-4541. 💁‍♀️ My name is Audra Lambert, a top real estate agent in Orange County, California with 20+ years of experience helping sellers prepare, stage, and sell for top dollar. 📍 DRE#01909872 | Realty One Group West 📞 949-312-4541 | 💌 [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------- Free resources & tools 📋 Download our FREE Resource Kit for Sellers & Buyers: https://www.lambertgrouphomes.com/aud... ❓ Ask Audra your questions: https://www.lambertgrouphomes.com/aud... 🛒 Shop my favorite home and staging products (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/audralamb... *This video isn't sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ---------------------------------------------------- 01:33 - The Big Pickle: UAD 2.6 vs UAD 3.6 Explained 05:32 - The Shady Truth of Appraiser Selection (The AMC Race to the Bottom) 16:43 - 209 Data Points to 1200: Why Appraisals Will Take 2+ Hours 34:29 - The Most Positive Thing a Realtor Can Do on Inspection Day 37:35 - Solar Panels: Why the Appraiser NEEDS to Know the Payment Status ---------------------------------------------------- Audra Lambert Home Tours on Youtube: / @audralamberthomes More videos you’ll love Why your home looks cheap:    • Why Your Home Looks Cheap (and How to Fix ...   Don't toss this out when selling your home:    • Don’t Get Rid of These Items in Your Home ...   Lighting video:    • Top Lighting Mistakes That Make Your Home ...   Flooring video:    • Flooring Upgrade Tips That Pay Off When Se...   Watch more videos from Audra Lambert:    • Playlist   ---------------------------------------------------- 👋 Connect with me Check out my linktree: https://linktr.ee/audralambertgroup Like me on Facebook:   / audra.lambert1   Follow me on Instagram:   / lambertaudra   ---------------------------------------------------- This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship. Audra Lambert with the Lambert Group does not render or offer to render personalized investment advice, tax advice, or real estate investment advice. “Video Hashtags”