NCAI Connect: Running a Successful Appraisal Business: Best Practices for Today’s Appraiser

This session is presented in partnership by the North Carolina Appraisal Institute (NCAI) and the NC REALTORS® Appraisal Committee.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on how to build and sustain a successful appraisal business in today’s rapidly changing industry. Hear insights from experienced professionals as they share practical strategies and lessons learned, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

Schedule at-a-glance

12:00 pm Welcome

12:10 pm Panel

1:10 pm Q&A

1:25 pm Closing Remarks

1:30 pm Conclusion

Speakers: 

Moderator – Brian Crowder, MAI, SRA

Panelist – Joel Tate, SRA, RAA

• Litigation Support Work

Panelist – Linda Nelson

• Bridging the Gap Between Realtors and Appraisers
• Handling reconsiderations professionally
• Keeping Deals Alive: Common Issues That Derail Transactions
• The Art and Science of Comparable Selection
• Diversifying your business in both professions

Panelist – Peter Gallo, RAA, AHWD, C2EX

• Working alone vs starting a firm or partnering with other appraisers
• Setting up a corporation or LLC
• Hiring contractors vs having employees
• How to market your appraisal services
• The benefits of owning a firm
• How to recruit appraisers to work for you
• How to manage being an owner or chief appraiser
• Professionalism, ethics, and effective communication
• Risk management and liability protection
• Work file best practices

Panelist – Claire Aufrance, MAI, SRA

• Working alone vs starting a firm or partnering with other appraisers
• Setting up a corporation or LLC
• How to manage being an owner or chief appraiser
• Professionalism, ethics, and effective communication
• Risk management and liability protection
• Work file best practices