Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR*
Instructor: Kyle Paquin
Location: Community Foundation Campus
5049 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
Date: Thursday August 28th, 2025
Time:
Registration 8:30am-9:00am
Class Time 9:00am-4:30pm (Lunch Break 12:00pm-12:30pm)
Cost (Lunch Included):
Members: $175
Class plus Membership: $225
Non-Members: $200
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.
About Kyle:
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.
Please note refunds for cancellations cannot be accepted within 72 hours of this event.
*Course approval # is 275. REAA Course Provider #98660
From the Appraisal Foundation:
“Implementation Dates of Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course
A new requirement in the Real Property Appraisal Qualification Criteria (“Criteria”), for a course about
valuation bias and fair housing laws and regulations (“VB-FH”) will go into effect on January 1, 2026.
Here is the requirement:
Appraisers must successfully complete a course which meets the content requirements of the
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline, every two calendar years.
a. The first time an appraiser completes the continuing education requirement for this
course, the course length must be seven (7) hours. If an appraiser successfully
completed a seven (7) hour (plus 1 hour exam) course as part of their qualifying
education, they have met this requirement.
b. Every two calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least four (4)
hours.”
