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Appraisals become more challenging in slowing markets, and that was clear across the Greater Atlanta region over the last two years. As '26 opens, the market is likely to remain stable as the balanced market continues. Given that, it's prudent for buyers, sellers, and agents to understand the challenges inherent in appraising homes in slowing markets. The most obvious thing is for all parties - particularly agents - to acknowledge the market; price the home accurately based upon the data. There's no mystery around this, but it's also the foundation of the majority of appraisal issues.

To add to the mix, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are introducing the new UAD 3.6 format alongside the current one. The new format will be mandatory beginning Nov '26. An…

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Appraisers are an easy target, but the real estate sales industry is a huge contributor to appraisal problems. Appraisers are downstream from the sales process; working with the data produced while writing reports that must conform to underwriting requirements. Appraisers use what data is available, they have no control over any of it. That data stream is controlled by the real estate industry and the multiple listing service. The economy  the volume of sales, agents influence the quality of information in the multiple listing service; which is the primary information source for appraisers. 

Why Are There So Many Real Estate Agents?

How can there be more agents than homes for sale? Consider this…

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Then consider that not all agents are members…

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