Get Ready for UAD 3.6
November 2, 2026, may seem far away, but the transition to UAD 3.6 is already underway. As lenders and appraisers begin using the new appraisal reporting standards, REALTORS® can benefit from understanding the changes before they affect more transactions.
Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and the redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) will modernize how appraisers collect and present information. The new format offers a more flexible, data-driven approach designed to improve consistency and better reflect today’s housing market.
What to Expect
The updated reports will introduce more than a different look. They will also require lenders and appraisers to adjust to new workflows and reporting requirements.
Starting that transition early gives industry professionals time to become familiar with the process before UAD 3.6 becomes mandatory. That can help reduce confusion, prevent avoidable delays, and keep transactions moving more smoothly.
For REALTORS®, knowing what to expect can make it easier to answer client questions, set expectations, and navigate the appraisal process as the industry adapts.
Learn More at MetroTex
Get a closer look at the changes during Introduction to Appraisal 3.6 on August 25 at MetroTex Irving.
The forum will cover the redesigned appraisal report, what the new standards mean for real estate professionals, and what REALTORS® can expect before UAD 3.6 becomes mandatory on November 2.