Chief Appraiser Panel

This 3-hour panel discussion brings together chief appraisers and banking industry professionals to provide an inside look at how appraisal departments operate within financial institutions. Panelists will address the regulatory examination and audit environment—covering oversight from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, internal audit, and third-party vendor management—alongside the day-to-day structure of a bank appraisal department, from chief appraiser and reviewer roles to support staff and business partner relationships. The session also explores how appraisal services intersect various banking service lines, including lending units, asset management, branch management, CMBS, agency, franchise, and floorplan financing. Participants will gain insight into internal procedures such as interagency guidelines, approved appraiser lists, ordering platforms, and the review process, as well as a current market outlook addressing volume trends and areas of concentration and caution. The session closes with a practical “Do’s and Don’ts” segment offering direct guidance on communication, timeliness, and professionalism when working with lending institutions, followed by an open Q&A with the panel.