What We Learned in Seattle (And Why It Matters to You)

About this episode

The episode discusses key takeaways from the Appraisers Conference and Trade Show in Seattle, featuring insights from guest Jason Covington.

Fresh off the plane from Seattle, we’re breaking down the biggest moments from this year’s Appraisers Conference and Trade Show (ACTS). From packed sessions on UAD 3.6 to the conversations shaping the future of valuation, we’re sharing what impacted us most, and what's next. We’re joined by industry veteran Jason Covington, who was just installed as Vice President of the National Association of Appraisers Board of Directors. He talks about his journey, what this new role means, and why gettin...

People in this episode

Guest: Jason Covington

Topics covered

• Appraisers Conference
• valuation
• UAD 3.6
• industry insights
• future of appraisal

Keywords

• Appraisers Conference
• valuation
• UAD 3.6
• Jason Covington
• National Association of Appraisers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Association of Appraisers

Products: UAD 3.6

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