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Maintaining the most up to date market knowledge is critical

June 23, 2025

By ecashen@solidifi.com

Ronald started in the real estate industry as a home inspector. “While doing inspections I occasionally ran into appraisers performing their own inspection on the same property. Talking with them got me interested in the profession. In 2022 I became certified and helped start a small appraisal company with two other partners.” If there was … Continued

Always push yourself to do more

June 5, 2025

By ecashen@solidifi.com

Tonia became a notary in 2013 when her role as a company bookkeeper required her to serve as a notary as well. “Since I was not a notary, the company paid for me to become one. Three years later I moved on from that organization and into part time notary work, which is when I … Continued

Producing consistently reliable appraisals is a point of pride

May 5, 2025

By ecashen@solidifi.com

Richard began his career in a New York bank’s commercial collections department in 1987. “I worked full-time and continued my college education at night. While in school a classmate introduced me to the field of real estate appraisals. In 1988, I made the move and underwent two years of intensive training and have since specialized … Continued

Every closing is more than just paperwork

April 18, 2025

By ecashen@solidifi.com

For 19 years, Ethan Howard worked diligently as an educator, motivating students to reach their full potential. He taught at all levels, plus led fundraising efforts, coordinated numerous public events throughout the school year, and created his own original curricula. In 2017, Ethan embarked on a new career path, becoming a full-time, certified loan signing … Continued

Be reliable, respectful and dependable

April 7, 2025

By ecashen@solidifi.com

Michael became an appraiser in 2006 while living in Santa Rosa, California. “Currently I’m an appraiser conducting property evaluations in Las Vegas, Nevada.” After working for close to two decades as an appraiser there are two main reasons why Michael still has a passion for his chosen profession. “I enjoy the varied and different types … Continued

Display professionalism throughout the entire appraisal process

March 20, 2025

By ecashen@solidifi.com

Mark has been appraising for 36 years. He started the same year he graduated. “I graduated from the University at Buffalo in 1989 with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Management. I started appraising in the same year. It looked like a cool career to get into.” After being an appraiser for almost … Continued

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