Plain answers to the problems appraisers are running into with the new report format. Each tip says where it came from.
UAD 3.6 is the new way Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac want appraisal reports built. It replaces the old 1004 form with a new report that changes based on the property.
Required starting November 2, 2026Top 3 things to know:
ACI shut down its 3.6 tool, Sky Workbench, on October 9, 2026. A new version isn't planned until spring 2027, after the deadline. ACI Desktop still works for old-format (2.6) reports only. What to do: if you use ACI, switch to another approved 3.6 program now. See “Choosing and using your software” below.
Reggora: it only saves on its own (autosave). Appraisers say typed-in data disappeared when they closed or left a report. What to do: check that your entries are really saved before you close, and keep your own notes for big jobs.
TOTAL phone app and desktop: work done on the desktop was wiped out when the phone app synced after an inspection. What to do: do your work in one place, phone or desktop, and sync before you switch.
See the Software issues tracker for current bugs and workarounds. A plain side-by-side look at the main UAD 3.6 programs. No rankings. Prices are from each company's own website, checked October 14, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
| Program | Price | UAD 3.6 status | Runs on | Top known issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACI (First American) | Not listed | Shut down 3.6 tool (Sky Workbench) closed Oct 9, 2026. New version aimed at spring 2027. ACI notice | Web (Workbench, now closed); old desktop is Windows, 2.6 only | Tool shut down before deadline · Sketch and maps not working (appraisers) |
| TOTAL (a la mode) | From $499/yr to $2,398/yr at renewal; lower first-year sale prices. a la mode | Available 3.6 included in all support plans. a la mode FAQ | Windows, plus phone/tablet app | Phone sync erased desktop work (appraisers) · No invoice for 3.6 yet (company) · Errors you can't override, long support waits (appraisers) |
| SFREP Appraise-It Pro | $49, $69 or $99 a month ($588–$1,188/yr), per signing appraiser. SFREP | Verified by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. SFREP | Windows (saves on your computer); iPad inspection app | Sketch tool weaker than some (appraisers) |
| Bradford ClickFORMS / NightHawk | 2027 plans: ClickFORMS $79/mo; NightHawk $99–$249/mo, 12-month commitment. NightHawk free for the rest of 2026. Bradford | Available 3.6 reports done in NightHawk. Release notes | NightHawk: web. ClickFORMS: Windows | No built-in sketch, slow photo upload (appraisers) |
| Reggora Forms | Free, $0 per report. Reggora | Verified by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, July 2026. Reggora | Web (any computer, nothing to install) | Typed data lost with autosave (appraisers) · Questions about what "free" does with your data (appraisers) |
| Aivre (Ivory) | Core $1,500/yr, Vision $2,500/yr, Ultra $3,500/yr. Free to use until Jan 1, 2027. Aivre | Verified The company says it was the first verified. Details | Web, plus iPhone/Android app | Bedroom count bug (appraisers) · MLS link only in top plan (appraisers) · Phone app was still in progress (appraisers) |
Add-on, not a full program: DataMaster helps fill in MLS and market data and works with TOTAL and SFREP. Price: not listed on its website when we checked. Company post · Released unfinished (appraisers)
Good: Long-time program many appraisers know. The old desktop still does 2.6 reports.
Watch out: ACI itself says its 3.6 tool is closed as of Oct 9, 2026, and the new one isn't due until spring 2027, after the deadline.
Fits: Nobody who needs 3.6 reports right now. ACI users should plan a switch.
Good: Widely used; 3.6 comes with your existing support plan; has a phone app.
Watch out: Appraisers report bugs, lost work when syncing phone and desktop, and long support waits. No 3.6 invoice yet (company says it's coming).
Fits: Current TOTAL users on Windows who want to stay put.
Good: Verified, monthly pricing, and your files stay on your own computer.
Watch out: Windows only. Some appraisers say the sketch tool is weaker.
Fits: Windows users who want a desktop program, including many switching from ACI.
Good: NightHawk is free for the rest of 2026; clear monthly plans after that.
Watch out: Appraisers say there's no built-in sketch in NightHawk, so sketching takes extra steps. 2027 plans need a 12-month commitment.
Fits: Current ClickFORMS users, or anyone wanting to try 3.6 free this year.
Good: Free, verified, works in a web browser on a Mac or PC.
Watch out: Appraisers report data lost with autosave. Save carefully. Some ask what Reggora does with appraisal data.
Fits: Mac users, or anyone who wants to try 3.6 at no cost.
Good: Built for 3.6 from the start, with AI help filling in the report; free until Jan 1, 2027.
Watch out: Highest yearly prices here. Appraisers report a bedroom count bug, and some features only come in pricier plans.
Fits: Appraisers who want AI help and a web program and are OK paying more.