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 one word that describes what Ronald likes best about being an appraiser it would be ‘variety.’
“Being able to see every part of my area while doing field work is the best part of the job. It’s always a new day with different experiences and surprises. I never know if an assignment will take me to a historic part of downtown San Antonio, or a modern development up in the hills with multi-million dollar mansions.”
Ronald also finds admiring the vast array of architectural styles in his area a rewarding experience.
“And being able to set my own schedule is pretty great too!”
Exceeding client expectations is a priority of Ronald’s.
“Once, I had a homeowner with a very busy schedule due to work and life. I was able to go out at 7 pm to accommodate their schedule and then completed the appraisal within a quick timeline.”
For Ronald, scheduling inspections, helping homeowners navigate the appraisal process, and communicating his progress with the client are all important aspects of being professional.
“When performing appraisals, I try to put myself in the client’s shoes and make sure their needs are met.”
In the San Antonio area, development is taking place but the market is slow.
“Major construction of new subdivisions along the west side of San Antonio outside of the 1604 loop are continuing at an accelerated pace. Home sales in April were similar to what they were in 2024: 3,053 vs. 3,120 last April.”
What’s really changed is the inventory available and average days on market.
“The number of homes for sale in April 2025 was 543 vs. 255 in April 2024, a 213% increase. With so much to choose from, the average days on market has increased as well: 227 days vs. 183 days last April, a 24% jump.”