10/30/2026
New Appraisal Format begins November 2 -
Best Practices:
"You may see different report formats deal to deal. Some lenders switch on November 2, and some have extra time into spring 2027. That is normal during the transition."
"Appraisers are collecting more detail, so they may spend more time at the property and ask for more information."
"If the appraiser requests property info, getting it back fast keeps the file moving. This is where you make a real difference."
"If your deal is Closing in November, tell me early. I will confirm which format your lender is using to make the contract move quickly.
"Long term, more structured data should mean fewer revision delays. We are getting ahead of it together."