commercial appraisal
326) Commercial Appraising
05/26/08
Dear Henry,
Now that I have taken my course in appraisal and am a registered appraiser, how do I begin? I really want to pursue the commercial appraising arena. I have a full time job right now but I want to start learning more in the commercial field. A lot of appraisers don't want to take on a mentee because it is alot of work. So how can I better position myself and break down the iron walls -- not to mention the "glass ceiling" since I am a woman. What things can I be doing to connect with the appraisal community and persuade someone in the commercial realm to take me on as a mentee, when I don't have any experience?
Val valerie@visionaryconcept.net
Dear Val,
The reality of the appraisal business is that the residential side goes up and down, but the commercial business is much more steady. One good way to start is by joining the Appraisal Institute in your state, going to all their chapter meeting and events, and doing whatever you can to become active and known in the chapter. Most likely you will make contacts both among appraisers and potential sources of work who will help you. You should continue to take as many advanced courses as you can. Again, you will make important contacts. Also, more good education is becoming available online, which you should consider. Finally, if you work for the MAI designation, you will find that you get higher level business that only goes to MAIs.
H2
P.S. My wife likes to point out that when she entered appraising in 1974, women represented 8% of surgeons in the US, but only 5% of appraisers! Now the numbers have shifted dramatically, and many classes are nearly half women. I think this is a good time to be pursuing your career.
keywords: career, commercial appraising, mentors
Now that I have taken my course in appraisal and am a registered appraiser, how do I begin? I really want to pursue the commercial appraising arena. I have a full time job right now but I want to start learning more in the commercial field. A lot of appraisers don't want to take on a mentee because it is alot of work. So how can I better position myself and break down the iron walls -- not to mention the "glass ceiling" since I am a woman. What things can I be doing to connect with the appraisal community and persuade someone in the commercial realm to take me on as a mentee, when I don't have any experience?
Val valerie@visionaryconcept.net
Dear Val,
The reality of the appraisal business is that the residential side goes up and down, but the commercial business is much more steady. One good way to start is by joining the Appraisal Institute in your state, going to all their chapter meeting and events, and doing whatever you can to become active and known in the chapter. Most likely you will make contacts both among appraisers and potential sources of work who will help you. You should continue to take as many advanced courses as you can. Again, you will make important contacts. Also, more good education is becoming available online, which you should consider. Finally, if you work for the MAI designation, you will find that you get higher level business that only goes to MAIs.
H2
P.S. My wife likes to point out that when she entered appraising in 1974, women represented 8% of surgeons in the US, but only 5% of appraisers! Now the numbers have shifted dramatically, and many classes are nearly half women. I think this is a good time to be pursuing your career.
keywords: career, commercial appraising, mentors