2024 Appraiser of the Year

We are thrilled to announce our very own JoAnn Apostol has been named the 2024 Appraiser of the Year by the National Association of Appraisers (NAA)!With over 20 years of experience as a certified residential appraiser, JoAnn has built a distinguished reputation as an...

Fannie Mae Q1 2025 Appraiser Update

Fannie Mae just released their Q1 2025 Appraiser Update. This includes a preview of the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD), guidance on how to determine condition, quality, location, and view ratings, and an overview of the new definitions of floor plan and sketch....

RMAA Joins the National Association of Appraisers

We’re excited to announce that RMAA has recently joined the National Association of Appraisers (NAA) as a Board of Governors (BOG) member! This partnership opens up new opportunities and benefits to our RMAA members.   As a BOG member, RMAA now has a direct...

Fannie Mae Selling Guide Updates for Appraisers

Fannie Mae just announced key updates to its Selling Guide, which go into effect in February 2025, with changes for appraisers regarding how market trends are analyzed and how comparable sales are selected and adjusted. While many appraisers have been operating under...

Updated UAD Redesign & Implementation Timeline

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (the GSEs) released a detailed timeline for migration to the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). While the timeline has not changed, specific dates for each implementation phase have...