Jeff Sherman is the 2020 President of the Appraisal Institute. Jeff has been a real estate professional for 44 years, including as a broker in Colorado and then in Michigan. His practice concentrates on the eminent domain field with emphasis on litigation review. His firm, Sherman-Andrzejczyk Group, Inc., is comprised of six people, including his son. Jeff graciously took some …
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Today’s topic is Appraiser Independence – An interview with Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, and Pat Turner, President at P. E. Turner & Co., Ltd. We sat down with Pat Turner to discuss appraiser independence. What are comparisons being drawn today to 2005? Where do we go from here? How can we stop the past from repeating? These …
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Do you remember that initial spark that drew you to the appraisal profession? Wide-eyed at the vast amount of information to be studied when harnessing the best practices in deriving market value? The coffee flowed through USPAP, we survived statistics relatively unscathed, and 2,500 internship hours later, up a mountain, in a blizzard – you get the point – we …
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Virtual Valuation Expo was a remarkable experience. Attendees were still able to meet with experts in the industry and listen to leaders in the field through the screens of their computers. Hosted virtually on October 1-3, we had appraisal professionals networking and building their businesses from the comfort of their own home! Valuation Expo started on Thursday, October 1st with …
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Have you heard about the lenders taking part in Lenders Live at Valuation Expo? These presentations showcase national lenders discussing what they are looking for in appraisals, frequent issues they see, how to join their panel, and welcome your feedback. These presentations are exactly what appraisers need to get the inside scoop from lenders. Join our sessions with lenders such as …
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Valuation Expo is an immersive virtual experience that allows you to network face-to-face from the comfort of your own home! Join us on October 1-3 for only $49! The agenda is filled with money-making sessions for appraisers. From the Collateral Risk Network meeting to our Buzz Academy Sessions, virtual Valuation Expo has something for every appraiser! If you can’t make it …
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Appraisal Buzz – A Magazine for Valuation Professionals has just published its tenth edition! In this edition, we cover a wide variety of hot topics currently happening in the industry. Take a look inside for our Reader-Favorites such as our Tech Buzz and in-depth look at our Virtual Valuation Expo! Some of the topics included in our articles are the …
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Appraisal Modernization has been widely discussed in the appraisal industry for some time now, but what does it mean to you? With new technologies and tools emerging in the field, Appraisal Modernization is happening before our very eyes. What are the issues that are facing appraisers today in regards to this modernization? We want your input in our Appraisal Modernization …
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