Paul enrolled in an introductory appraising college course in 1991, but it wasn’t until 1997 that he began pursuing a career in property assessment.
“Through a connection, I was hired as a staff appraiser at Loan Direct. Here I received exceptional training from a team of senior appraisers.”
After two years of invaluable guidance, Paul decided it was time to venture out on his own.
“I became a trainee in June 1999 and obtained my license in September 2001. I conducted appraisals in Southern California, mainly in Orange and LA Counties.”
In 2016 attractive fees drew Paul to the Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington markets. After a six-year stint on the West Coast, Paul and his wife moved to Denver to be closer to family. Paul now services the Denver, Colorado area.
After 25 years as a property assessor, Paul still looks forward to work every day.
“What I cherish most about appraising is the independence it offers. I also take pleasure in assisting people to reach their objectives by providing a swift and precise valuation.”
Sometimes that requires being responsive and accommodating.
“Once I was asked if I could drive out to Carlton, Oregon and complete a report on the same day. The borrower’s face lit up with relief when I arrived; they needed this refinance to fund their daughter’s college education. For me, assisting the end user—the borrower—is always the best part of my day.”
Exhibiting professionalism is a very important part of the service Paul provides.
“I may be the only person the borrower and client interact with. Arriving on time, dressed appropriately, presenting a professional business card, being well-groomed and cordial, and reading the room are all crucial to ensuring a positive experience for both the appraiser and the client.”
Speaking of positive, there’s a lot of good news happening in the Denver real estate market these days.
“Construction of single-family homes in the Denver metro area has increased by 7% compared to last year. This is significant because new construction could lead to increased flexibility and affordability for homebuyers in this tight and expensive market.”
Sellers in Denver are happy about the current median sale price.
“The current median home price in the Denver metro area stands at $571,500, marking a 3.9% increase from the same period last year.”
For buyers, there is lots of inventory to choose from.
“The total number of homes for sale to date in Denver is 4,577, up 33% compared to last year. In the last 30 days, 2,548 new homes were listed for sale, up 22.7% year-over-year.”