UAD 3.6 new appraisal rules November 2, 2026

The transition to the new appraisal report known as the Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 is bringing significant changes to residential appraisals. But there is another part of the transition that deserves recognition: the tremendous amount of preparation being done by the nation’s appraisers. For nearly two years, appraisers have been learning the new dataset, attending training, testing software, adapting their workflows and gaining experience with the new reporting format. NAR Senior Policy Representative Keisha Wilkinson says NAR member appraisers have also been working to educate their fellow members. "That preparation deserves recognition," says Wilkinson.

In addition, NAR has a growing list of resources to help appraisers, brokers and agents prepare for the changes:

• Appraisal Ready: What Agents and Brokers Can Do Now for UAD 3.6 spells out how agents can prepare clients as the Nov. 2 implementation deadline approaches.
• Nudge Your Lenders to the Starting Line Before Nov. 2 encourages REALTORS® to talk with their lender partners now rather than waiting until the mandate date.
• NAR’s Appraisals Will Look Very Different in the Near Future—Are You Ready? provides additional background on the coming changes.
• Members can also turn to NAR’s Supporting Your Value webinar series, which has featured experts from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and appraisal software providers discussing the new reporting environment.
• For appraisers seeking technical information, Freddie Mac’s UAD 3.6 resource center offers training, job aids, sample scenarios and other implementation resources. Fannie Mae also maintains a dedicated UAD 3.6 and Forms Redesign resource center.