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Practical tips, industry updates, and product news to help you work smarter in the UAD 3.6 era.
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Compliance
Navigating the UAD 3.6 Transition: What Every Appraiser Needs to Know
The move to UAD 3.6 changes how residential appraisal data is structured and reported. Here is a practical orientation to what is shifting and how to prepare your workflow.
March 10, 2026 · 8 min readRead moreIndustry
Understanding MLS Data Reconciliation for Accurate Appraisals
MLS records and county data do not always agree. When square footage, lot size, or room counts conflict, which source should you trust? A practical decision framework.
January 20, 2026 · 7 min readRead moreTips
How Voice-Powered Field Capture Changes the Inspection Workflow
Narrating an inspection instead of typing notes on a tablet changes how field work feels. A look at the workflow shift.
February 24, 2026 · 5 min readRead moreTips
Time-Saving Workflows for Residential Appraisers in 2026
A few workflow patterns — from batch-pulling comps to automating record lookups — that help appraisers reclaim time.
February 12, 2026 · 6 min readRead moreProduct
Coming soonValueSwell v1.4: Faster Report Generation and Mobile Sync
Our latest release brings faster report generation, real-time photo sync from the field, and a redesigned compliance dashboard.
February 3, 2026 · 4 min readCompliance
UAD 3.6 Compliance Checklist: Avoid Common Rejection Triggers
The most common reasons appraisal reports get flagged, and a checklist to catch issues before submission.
January 8, 2026 · 6 min readRead more
