Stop Thinking Like an Appraiser and Start Thinking Like a Valuation Professional

By Published On: May 6, 2026

What happens when an appraiser stops thinking like “just” [...]

What happens when an appraiser stops thinking like “just” an appraiser?

In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Michael Tidwell II—investment sales broker, Certified General Appraiser, and professor—to unpack a career that’s moved from residential reports to high-level investment advisory. Tidwell shares how working across residential and commercial valuation reshaped the way he defines value, and why that shift matters more than ever in today’s evolving market. They also dig into industry changes like UAD 3.6, and why he believes appraisers should lean into what’s coming instead of resisting it. This conversation might challenge a few of your assumptions about our profession (in a good way).

Register for UAD 3.6 Bootcamp (May 13-15) here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-bootcamp-chicago-il-may-13th-15th/

Register for Valuation Expo here: https://www.valuationexpo.com/

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