FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Appraisers are required to complete a mandatory 38 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain state certification. Additional education is up to the appraiser, I personally feel you can't learn enough in this business. A lot of lenders and companies now rely on automated appraisals, but I feel there is no electronic substitute for hands on experience.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I do a lot of divorce and tax appeal work which entails expert testimony. In the case of a divorce, in addition to preparing my own appraisal I also review the oppositions' report and advise the client's attorney accordingly.
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I recently prepared a tax appeal for a client on a residential property to challenge the city's assessment, After meeting with the city and their attorney and presenting the report I am happy to report that the value was lowered over $100,000 for tax purposes.