Melvin decided to become an appraiser after having his own home appraised. “I was looking for a new career. The inspection aspect appealed to me.” After going through the training process, Melvin opened his own appraisal shop in 2003. “I love the independence. I had previously been a manager at different stops in my career.” … Continued
In 2001 Mark was hurt in an oil rig accident and had to find another career path. He chose real estate appraising. “I started training in May of 2004 and became licensed in 2006.” Mark appreciates the independence and variety that being an appraiser provides him, “I find being self-employed rewarding and real estate is … Continued
After 10 years of working in the banking industry and servicing some of the world’s wealthiest institutions like Blackrock and Prudential, life’s purpose demanded a career change for Sade. “As my entrepreneurial cells began to reignite, I was led to becoming a Notary Public and Notary Signing Agent. I haven’t returned to the traditional workforce … Continued
Bennie became an appraiser like so many people do–through a family connection. “After college, I learned the appraisal business from my brother. I became a licensed appraiser in 1991 and since that time, I have done residential appraising in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. My service areas include Broome and Tioga Counties. I … Continued
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 … Continued
Marit worked as a paralegal in various law offices for many years. In 2012 she made a bold move. “I decided to transfer those skills towards running my own business as a notary public. I continued a close relationship with the legal community but expanded my client base to include the small businesses in my … Continued