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Appraiser Track

Modern operators.
Modern tools.
Modern valuation.

New standards, new tools, new risk. Get a practical roadmap for UAD 3.6, AI-in-production, and durable business models.
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Where valuation is headed
Macro + micro: the housing cycle, policy, and collateral risk trends shaping valuations next.
From prompts to production
See what appraisers are actually doing with AI, intake, analysis, QC, narratives, and ops.
UAD 3.6 playbook
Best practices and strategies to adapt fast, fields, structure, and consistency under review.
A more durable appraisal business
How to widen your client base, improve margins, and reduce dependence on any single channel.
Bonus Workshops

Go deeper. Learn hands-on.

Three exclusive workshops included with your ValuSignal 2026 registration

Bonus Workshop with Roy Meyer

Unleash the OpenClaw 🦞

roy Meyer
Roy Meyer AI for Appraisers
  • What OpenClaw is and why appraisers should care
  • Full setup walkthrough, install to first working agent
  • Build automations that save hours on repetitive tasks
  • Real demos, real workflows, not theory
Facilitator Roy Meyer
Organization AI for Appraisers
Duration 3 Hours
Available September 18, 2026
✦ Bonus Workshop
4+ Hour Hands-On Workshop

Vibe Code Your First App

Hansel Dobbs
Hansel Dobbs ValuSignal 2026
  • Install & configure Claude Code from scratch
  • Wrangle real ASC.gov data & public datasets
  • Build & deploy a national appraiser dashboard
  • Prompting strategies from 20+ years in valuation
Facilitator Hansel Dobbs
Organization ValuSignal 2026
Duration 4+ Hours
Available September 18, 2026
✦ Hands-On Workshop
Bonus Workshop with Joshua Walitt

Inside the Case File

Joshua Walitt
Joshua Walitt Walitt Solutions
  • How QC decisions really get made
  • Where common choices create unintentional exposure
  • What documentation actually protects you
  • Fewer revisions without compromising your independence
Facilitator Joshua Walitt
Organization Walitt Solutions
Duration 3 Hours
Format Case-based discussion
Available September 18, 2026
✦ Bonus Workshop

Not Another CE Event

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Focused sessions with clear takeaways
No filler, no sales pitches
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Multi-track learning
Choose what matters to your practice
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Built for working appraisers
Not theory, not academia
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Better business, not just better reports
Client mix, pricing power, and execution

Major Speakers

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President at OREP Insurance
Isaac Peck
Appraising in 2027
Compliance & Risk
Risk & Policy
Day 2
Isaac Peck

Isaac Peck is the Publisher of Working RE magazine and the President of OREP, a leading provider of E&O insurance for real estate appraisers, trusted by over 10,000 appraisers nationwide. Peck has dedicated his entire career to serving real estate appraisers with the latest news, information, and liability insurance. In his 15th year at OREP, Peck has extensive experience advising appraisers on risk management, state board complaints, and claims. Peck is a licensed insurance broker in 50 states and holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting.

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Chief Appraiser at Accurate Group
Michele Golden
Appraising in 2027
Advanced Analytics
Day 1
Michele Golden

Michele is Chief Appraiser at Accurate Group and Secretary of the Industry Advisory Council, with over 20 years of experience across lender, GSE, and capital markets environments. She specializes in appraisal review, risk assessment, and valuation quality, bringing a practical, data-driven perspective on how appraisal analysis is evaluated in today’s evolving regulatory landscape.

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Owner, Appraisal Referral Network | Chief Appraiser and Owner, Empire Appraisal Group
Daniel Lindeman
Appraising in 2027
Business
Business Growth
Day 1
Daniel Lindeman

Daniel is a Certified Residential Appraiser in Florida and owner of Empire Appraisal Group and Appraisal Referral Network. He has built his appraisal business primarily outside of traditional lending work by working with attorneys, real estate agents, and private clients on assignments including divorce, estate, partition, expert witness matters, and listing-related services.

With over 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 residential appraisals completed, he provides practical insight based on real-world valuation experience. Through the Appraisal Referral Network, he helps appraisers grow private and non-lender work through education, referrals, and marketing and networking guidance.

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Chief Product & Strategy Officer Banks Technologies
Nick Conteduca
Appraising in 2027
Technology & Tools
Day 2
Nick Conteduca

Nick is a real estate valuation executive with over 20 years of experience building appraisal operations, products, and systems that power how the industry actually works. He currently leads strategy and product at Banks Valuation & Technology, developing platforms focused on quality, efficiency, and scalability. With hands-on experience as an appraiser, broker, and product leader, he brings a full-cycle perspective that bridges technical expertise with real-world execution.

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Chief Appraiser and General Manager True Footage
Matt Hyatt
Appraising in 2027
UAD 3.6
Advanced Analytics
Day 2
Matt Hyatt

Matthew  is a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser and Chief Appraiser & General Manager at True Footage, leading national appraisal operations across the U.S. With over two decades of experience specializing in high-end luxury properties, he combines deep valuation expertise with a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and team development. An active industry leader, he serves on multiple boards and committees, including the Appraisal Institute and the National Association of REALTORS®, and is passionate about advancing appraisal standards and education.

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Codirector, AEI Housing Center
Tobias Peter
Appraising in 2027
Business
Housing Market Trends
Day 1
Tobias Peter

Tobias  is a senior fellow and the co-director of the American Enterprise Institute’s Housing Center, where he focuses on housing risk and mortgage markets. Mr. Peter has coauthored a variety of reports on housing policy, specifically on the impact of federal policy on housing demand and homeownership, housing finance risks, and first-time home buyers. He has testified before Congress, and his pieces have been published in policy journals and in the popular press, including in the Wall Street Journal, American Banker, and Business Insider.

He has a master’s in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a bachelor’s degree in history and applied economics from the College of St. Scholastica.

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AI Business Consultant
Roy Meyer
AI for Appraisers
AI Ready Appraiser
Automation
Appraising in 2027
Day 1
Day 2
Roy Meyer

Roy Meyer is an AI Business Consultant and international speaker with more than four decades of business experience spanning real estate, outsourcing strategy, and technology integration. As founder of VUVU Global, he helps companies become AI-first organizations—identifying where AI creates real value, training teams, building custom tools, and developing clear implementation roadmaps. His work spans financial services, real estate, SaaS, higher education, and professional services, with a strong focus on practical execution over theory

Roy also founded Appraiser Mastermind, an exclusive community that for over a decade has helped valuation professionals scale, diversify, and integrate AI and virtual teams into their businesses. In parallel, he launched the world’s first international AI internship program in the Philippines and actively supports colleges in embedding AI into curriculum and operations.

Blending deep industry experience with forward-thinking AI strategy, Roy focuses on one core mission: helping businesses think smarter, move faster, and grow with clarity in an AI-driven world.

Who It’s For

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DISCOVER WHAT’S CHANGING
Staff Appraisers
Working inside banks, lenders, and institutions.
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STAY AHEAD OF RISK
AMCs
Managing quality, compliance, and scale.
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STRENGTHEN YOUR PRACTICE
Fee Appraisers
Independent and small-firm operators.
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SEE THE PATTERNS
Review / QC
Internal and third-party reviewers.
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Explore the profession
Trainees
Trainees & Early-Career Appraisers
What you'll get
Confidence on UAD 3.6: what to change now vs later
Practical AI adoption: real use cases with clear guardrails
A guide to non-lending revenue: explore your options
A stronger valuation business: better marketing, stronger operations, fewer headaches
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What Appraisers Are Saying