Jie began in the appraisal business in 2000. “My husband was an appraiser and USPAP instructor. We started working together in 2000.” The partnership continued until 2012 when Jie’s husband passed away from cancer. “I have continued with the business by myself since that time.” After over two decades in the profession, Jie still enjoys … Continued
Tawanda had been a realtor since 2014 but during the pandemic some of her real estate lawyer colleagues told her how busy they were and suggested that she get commissioned to help them out. “Once I became commissioned and researched the business, I took the Loan Signing System course and the rest is history.” A … Continued
Salah began working as a signing agent in March 2005. Initially, it was on a part-time basis but by mid-summer, it had become a full-time career. “Each day I would contact title and signing companies. Soon I gained the trust of various organizations and became their preferred notary.” The life of a signing agent is … Continued
“Before becoming a real estate appraiser Jeff was a cost replacement appraiser for an insurance company.” “This involved traveling 2-3 weeks a month. After a couple years I decided the travel was too much and decided to switch careers and become a real estate appraiser.” Jeff started appraising real estate in 1998 and was certified … Continued
Becoming an appraiser was a natural career choice for Seana. “My father started Miller Appraisal in 1985 so I grew up helping him make copies of reports when I was young and learned how to read maps by directing him to properties and comp photos. While in college I recognized the flexible work schedule that … 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.” Soon after, Athena started training as an appraiser. She became fully licensed in 2007. One of the things Athena enjoys most about being an appraiser … Continued