"What I Value" featuring Barbara Cantrell Brantley, MAI
Chicago, IL — The Appraisal Institute has released the latest installment in its “What I Value” video series, spotlighting Barbara Cantrell Brantley, MAI, an appraiser whose career has been deeply rooted in multifamily and affordable housing valuation.
In the new video, Cantrell Brantley shares how her work allows her to create meaningful impact for families and communities facing growing housing challenges. She discusses the increasing number of residents being priced out of their neighborhoods and emphasizes the critical role appraisers play in shaping equitable and sustainable housing solutions.
“Affordable housing typically requires a more in-depth analysis, and when these projects are complete and financed, they result in housing for residents that they might not have otherwise had access to,” Cantrell Brantley explains in the interview. “It all starts with understanding the physical, legal, and economic factors that influence the property. On the affordable side, it’s often the supportive services provided in these communities that contribute to the overall success of these properties.”
Cantrell Brantley notes that she is driven by a deep sense of purpose and service, grounded in the belief that every family deserves access to safe, stable, and reasonably priced places to live. Her commitment to delivering accurate, unbiased valuations helps shape real opportunities for households who benefit most from affordable housing initiatives.
The “What I Value” series highlights real estate appraisers across the country who share their passion for the profession, the impact of their work, and the values that inspire them. Each story reflects the Appraisal Institute’s mission to advance professionalism, promote education, and support communities through high-quality valuation services.
In the new video, Cantrell Brantley shares how her work allows her to create meaningful impact for families and communities facing growing housing challenges. She discusses the increasing number of residents being priced out of their neighborhoods and emphasizes the critical role appraisers play in shaping equitable and sustainable housing solutions.
“Affordable housing typically requires a more in-depth analysis, and when these projects are complete and financed, they result in housing for residents that they might not have otherwise had access to,” Cantrell Brantley explains in the interview. “It all starts with understanding the physical, legal, and economic factors that influence the property. On the affordable side, it’s often the supportive services provided in these communities that contribute to the overall success of these properties.”
Cantrell Brantley notes that she is driven by a deep sense of purpose and service, grounded in the belief that every family deserves access to safe, stable, and reasonably priced places to live. Her commitment to delivering accurate, unbiased valuations helps shape real opportunities for households who benefit most from affordable housing initiatives.
The “What I Value” series highlights real estate appraisers across the country who share their passion for the profession, the impact of their work, and the values that inspire them. Each story reflects the Appraisal Institute’s mission to advance professionalism, promote education, and support communities through high-quality valuation services.