Residential Roundtable 2025
Our presentations include:
Nick Nowak: Appraisers and Realtors Working Together
This will be an open discussion on how appraisers and agents can work better together. Discussions will include topics such as market conditions, using the MLS, adjustments, comps … basically all the problems that come up in the appraisal process with residential sales.
Joseph Palumbo, SRA, CTA: USPAP Q&A
As a member of the NJ State Board of Real Estate Appraisers and a USPAP instructor, Mr. Palumbo will follow up and summarize some of the current changes and also go over some “Common Misconceptions of USPAP.”
Shawn Telford: Technology in Appraising Today
Cotality is at the forefront of appraisal modernization, focusing on integrating technologies like LiDAR and AI to streamline data collection and analysis. This portion of our roundtable will emphasizes the importance of appraisers adapting to technological advancements while maintaining their critical role in providing expert value opinions.
Robin Hague, CTA: Appraisers and Assessors Working Together
We will discuss crucial information appraisers should bring to their interactions with assessors. Drawing from her wealth of experience, she will highlight best practices and common challenges in the profession. Topics will include tax assessments, revaluations, and Chapter 123.
Nick Nowak is a NJ Broker-Associate and Realtor at eXp Realty, and has closed over 200 successful residential transactions across South Jersey. With a background in nonprofit management and a degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Rowan University, Nick started in real estate in 2018 and today, operates an eXp Realty branch in West Deptford.
Joseph Palumbo is the Chief Operating Officer of Worth Valuation Services Inc. Prior to Worth, he was Vice President of Real Estate Service at Weichert Workforce Mobility where he was employed since 2007. He was responsible for managing North American home disposition for relocating employees, including appraisals, home inspections, and property resale. He was also responsible for developing and implementing best practices for property disposition. An instructor since 1995, Mr. Palumbo specializes in teaching “Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice” (USPAP). He is one of 405 AQB certified Instructors out of 75,000 appraisers in the United States. He has been selected by the Appraisal Institute from a small panel of qualified instructors to teach internationally. Joe has an SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute where he has served his local Chapter as Public Relations Chair, Education Chair, and Board Member. In March 2011, he was appointed to the NJ State Appraisal Board by Governor Christie, and he has served since, including President for three terms in his tenure.
Shawn Telford is Chief Appraiser and Valuation Officer at Cotality. Telford brings extensive expertise encompassing mortgage lending, risk management, collateral valuation, and technology development. Telford drives innovation through the integration of technology, analytics, and data to solve important lending problems. Throughout his professional journey, he has adeptly led multiple initiatives and teams focused on conceptualizing and implementing software as a service (SaaS) solutions, along with automated risk-based collateral review systems for the lending industry. Telford is a Certified Residential Appraiser. He contributes to the real estate lending industry in numerous roles and initiatives, including as a member of the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and was previously a member of the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). Telford holds an MBA, an MS in Computer Information Systems, and a BS in Business Management.
Robin Hague is the Deputy County Assessor/Residential Division for Gloucester County. The main function of the Assessor's office is to value all real property at full and fair value in the County for the purpose of tax assessment, prepare the tax list, maintain records, and up-to-date tax maps. Gloucester County was involved in a new system, signed into law on October 1, 2009, which immediately established a program for the transfer of the municipal property assessment function to a county assessor. The transfer of the assessment function requires the revaluation of all municipalities within the county to ensure uniformity of assessment throughout the county-wide assessment district.