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

AUG
6

What’s Next: Adoption & Change Management

Adoption as an operating system, not a one-time rollout.

AUG
20

What’s Next: Looking Ahead: 2027 and Beyond

Where valuation tech is heading and what to prepare for now.

SEPT
3

What’s Next: AI in Review: Enterprise Automation

Review automation that improves quality while reducing operational load.

Previous Sessions

Built for Real-World Revisions – Demo Sketchpad and Preview Mobile

7/23/2026

Explore Sketchpad fundamentals through a live demo, key workflow updates, touch-enabled laptop improvements, expert Q&A, and a preview of ACI Sky™ Mobile.

Built for Real-World Revisions – Strengthening Compliance and Accuracy

7/9/2026

Revisions don’t have to slow appraisal delivery. In this webinar, learn how UAD 3.6 impacts accuracy, how to spot compliance issues earlier, reduce rework, and use ACI Sky™ Workbench with the GSE Compliance API to deliver appraisal reports with greater confidence, from review to delivery.

Keep Files Where the Work Is: Connecting Your Appraisal Data

6/25/2026

Join us for a practical discussion on staying organized under UAD 3.6. Learn how ACI Sky™ Workbench keeps photos, documents, and files connected to each report. Special guests Tim Roeser and Marcus Perry share real-world guidance on documentation requirements, workflow changes, and reducing missed items or revisions.

See Progress at a Glance: Improving Visibility Across the Report

6/11/2026

Discover how improved visibility across the appraisal report can help you stay organized, reduce missed steps, and keep assignments moving forward. This webinar will show how ACI Sky™ Workbench provides real-time insight into what’s complete, in progress, and outstanding so you can manage every report with confidence.

From Forms to Reports: Understanding the UAD 3.6 Shift

5/28/2026

Learn what UAD 3.6 means for the appraisal industry as workflows shift from traditional form-based appraisals to more flexible, report-driven assignments. This webinar will explain what’s changing, how appraisers can prepare, and how ACI Sky™ Workbench supports the transition.

A New Way to Work — Modernizing the appraisal workflow

5/14/2026

Appraisal work is changing—and the way you work should evolve with it. In this session, we explore how modern appraisal platforms are reshaping the end-to-end workflow, from assignment setup through report delivery. See how ACI Sky Workbench introduces clearer navigation, streamlined task management, and tools designed to reduce friction at every step.