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Friday, July 18, 2025

Appraiser's Guide to the New URAR- In Person (Pleasant Hill)

Start Date: 7/18/2025 9:00 AM PDT
End Date: 7/18/2025 5:00 PM PDT

Venue Name: Pleasant Hill Community Center (McHale Rm)

Location:
320 Civic Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA  United States  94523

Organization Name: REAA

Contact:
East Bay Chapter
Email: EastBay@reaa.org
Phone: (111) 111-1111

Costs:  Members $100
Non-Members     $150
Lunch & Refreshments Included

Schedule:
8:30am - Check-in & Announcements
9:00am - Class starts
10:30am - Break
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Afternoon Session Starts
2:30pm  -  Break

5:00pm  -  Class Ends

Given the dynamic nature of the new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR), REAA believes in-person, hands-on training will be the most effective method for appraisers to learn how to utilize the new form efficiently.

Course Overview: Participants will explore the following key topics:

-  The evolution and significance of a dynamic URAR form as part of the appraisal modernization process, aimed at producing consistent, clear, and easy to read appraisal reports.
- The introduction of new data requirements intended to enhance the comprehensiveness of appraisals, thereby meeting the current and future lending needs of our clients.
- The implementation of auto-population fields designed to improve efficiency while reducing errors, omissions, and the need for clarification or extensive addendums.
- The application of a single form for all lending requirements of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), encompassing properties such as 2-4 unit buildings, condominiums, and manufactured homes.
- An introduction to the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD 3.6) and its role in enhancing the quality and uniformity of appraisal reports.
- A discussion on modern technology and practical strategies to streamline the integration of the new appraisal into the appraiser’s workflow. 

We encourage all appraisers to bring their laptops to view the form and accompanying appendices during the class. Please ensure your device is fully charged, as limited power bars will be available on-site.

Instructor Bios:

Kyle Paquin is the Education Chairperson for the East Bay Chapter and has been the Managing Partner of Valuable Appraisal since 2014. He has developed and taught various REAA classes and serves as a qualified expert witness in Contra Costa County. 

Lou Rusert is the current President of the Corporate and North  Bay Chapter of REAA. With over 32 years of appraisal experience, she previously held the position of Vice President/Appraisal Manager at one of the largest savings and loan institutions in the country. Lou has also developed and instructed numerous REAA classes.
 

Renew your membership or become a member now and get the discounted membership rate! Be sure to check REAA.org for a list of other classes coming up for the rest of the year!

 


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