Alana Brand became a notary in 2018 after earning her Master of Business Administration and pursuing her dream of owning her own business. “I have always dreamed of having my own business. After graduating with my master’s in business administration degree in 2018, I knew I wanted to be my own boss and start my … Continued
Jason’s path to becoming an appraiser began with a career transition. “In 2005, I was working as a financial planner and began looking for a different career path. Through my friend’s parents, I was introduced to someone who owned a real estate appraisal firm. That connection sparked my interest and led to the opportunity to … Continued
Real estate has been part of Jenna’s life for as long as she can remember. Before her father opened his appraisal company over 20 years ago, her family bought, renovated, and managed rental properties. When her father invited her to join the company in 2019, it felt like a natural next step. She became a … Continued
Darwin’s career path into the appraisal industry began after graduating from college and working for a chemical distribution company. “I was eager to advance my professional career and recognized appraisal as a promising opportunity. In 1988, I obtained my license and began my journey as a staff appraiser at Home Fed Bank in Southern California, … Continued
David began his career at IBM after college but quickly realized the corporate environment wasn’t the right fit for him. Wanting to build something of his own, he turned to a family friend in Colorado who worked as both an appraiser and Realtor. “I decided to learn both appraising and selling real estate at the … Continued
Leslie Cohen began exploring a career as a notary after learning more about the profession from her sister-in-law, who worked as a notary in Arizona. “All the details of being a notary appealed to me, so I got started in my state and have enjoyed it ever since.” Today, Leslie is a full-time mobile notary … Continued