ACI: What’s Next for Appraisal
A biweekly conversation bringing clarity to evolving standards, workflows, and appraisal practice.
About this series
What’s Next for Appraisal is ACI’s biweekly thought leadership series for appraisers, AMCs, and industry partners who want clarity on where appraisal technology is headed and how to prepare with confidence.
As standards, workflows, and expectations continue to evolve, these sessions are designed to step back from day-to-day updates and provide meaningful context on what’s changing, why it matters, and how those changes show up in real appraisal practice.
Each session offers perspective on:
- How ACI’s platform is evolving, including Workbench and the broader ACI ecosystem
- Standards alignment and regulatory context, including UAD 3.6
- What capabilities are available today and how to think about what’s coming next
- The role of mobile, intelligent automation, and enterprise modernization in appraisal workflows
The goal of this series is to reduce uncertainty and help the industry navigate change thoughtfully. What’s Next for Appraisal connects the dots between standards, technology, and practice so you can make informed decisions and plan ahead with greater confidence.
How the Series Works
- Biweekly, 30-minute town hall sessions
- Listen-only format with moderated Q&A
- Open to appraisers, AMCs, and industry professionals
- Focused on context, perspective, and real-world implications
Questions may be submitted live through the Q&A box during each session, and select questions are addressed as part of the discussion.
Hosts
Kimberly Angellone
Program Director, ACI
Guiding conversations on platform direction, standards, and appraisal practice.
Evelyn Schallberger
Product Manager, Appraisal Line of Business
Providing product and workflow perspective grounded in real-world use.
Upcoming Sessions
APR
16
What’s Next: From Sky to What’s Next: Enterprise Platform Modernization
Modernization that improves performance, scalability, and integration.
APR
30
What’s Next: Scaling Across Teams: Workflow & Analytics Expansion
Shared workflow standards and analytics that scale.
MAY
14
What’s Next: Data, Explainability, and Trust
Confidence in data and decisions across the valuation lifecycle.
MAY
28
What’s Next: Adoption & Change Management
Adoption as an operating system, not a one-time rollout.
JUNE
11
What’s Next: Looking Ahead: 2027 and Beyond
Where valuation tech is heading and what to prepare for now.
JUNE
25
What’s Next: AI in Review: Enterprise Automation
Review automation that improves quality while reducing operational load.
Previous Sessions
AI in Appraisal: Practical Automation
4/2/2026
Learn how appraisers are using AI and automation today to streamline workflows and work more efficiently. Get real-world examples plus actionable prompts and tips you can start using right away.
Legacy to Platform
3/19/2026
This session explores how UAD 3.6 is accelerating the shift to more data-driven appraisal reporting and what that means for appraisers moving beyond UAD 2.6. Learn practical strategies for organizing legacy data, adapting to cloud-based workflows, and using modern tools to reduce rework and streamline your process.
Mobile Direction
3/5/2026
In this session of What’s Next for Appraisal: Mobile Direction, we explore how the transition from UAD 2.6 to 3.6 impacts appraisers in the field and what those changes mean for day-to-day production. Featuring an appraiser-turned-builder, the webinar also highlights key mobile workflow moments that prevent rework and offers a preview of ACI’s upcoming mobile app and its mobile-first approach to quality and compliance.
How to Operate During the UAD 3.6 Transition
2/19/2026
As UAD 3.6 approaches, appraisal professionals are balancing evolving standards with everyday workflow demands. This session explores practical strategies for operating with confidence during the transition and highlights how ACI is helping customers navigate change.
Workbench in Practice
02/05/2026
This session covers what UAD 3.6 readiness looks like in practice, including which workflows are ready to rely on today and how standards are being finalized and validated. Topics include core appraisal workflows, vendor verification and standards alignment, and practical guidance for handling UAD 3.6 appraisal orders with confidence.
Standards & Trust
01/22/2026
As UAD 3.6 approaches Broad Production, this session breaks down what’s actually changing—and why it matters in practice. Leaders from First American and ACI share perspective on the intent behind the updates, common pain points, and how the industry can prepare with clarity and confidence.
Launch + Direction
01/8/2026
The session outlined ACI’s long-term strategy around compliance, usability, mobile, cloud modernization, and enterprise automation, emphasizing deliberate change, UAD 3.6 readiness, and continued customer feedback as foundational to Workbench and the broader platform.