Athena’s interest in the appraisal industry started when she met an appraiser trainee who had just entered the field. “He described the appraisal process to me, and I was intrigued. I decided to make a major career change and pursue my appraisal license. In 2007, I earned my license in the State of Hawaii.” Knowing … Continued
Tya became a notary in 2014. “My service areas in the state of Maryland cover the following counties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore County and Baltimore City, Howard, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George’s.” There are two reasons why Tya finds her career so rewarding. “I like that I provide a service that customers are always excited about … Continued
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
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
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
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