While attending college, Tien became a real estate sales agent to supplement his income. “Real estate sales were very difficult and challenging. With the encouragement of a friend in the mortgage business, I took appraisal courses and earned my license in late 1992.” Being an appraiser has been a rewarding career for Tien. He especially … Continued
In 2019, Charles was looking to change careers. “A close friend suggested I try becoming a notary in the Greater Las Vegas Area.” That’s exactly what Charles did. Six years later, there are a few reasons why he finds being a notary so rewarding. “Meeting and helping people. The documents we manage can be challenging … Continued
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