How to find a Mentor/Appraiser Trainer

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How to find a Mentor/Appraiser Trainer

[SteveLaFalce]

Good video. Best tip I can give any prospective trainees is find a mentor first, then take your courses. The hardest part is finding someone to take you on.

[michellejones]

Thank you Jimmy for your video. I have been a Certified Residential appraiser for 18 years now and the company that hired me back in ‘03 paid me 40% per appraisal. They were looking for employee appraisers. Only drawback is that I wasn’t taught to run basics like E&O check and didn’t even sign my own reports! I only went out in my own 3 years ago because an appraiser friend of mine I met through the gym thought I was crazy for taking any less than 100% of my appraisal fee.
So, it’s good you let people know not to chase the instant income at first but rather the proper training. They taught me a ton and reports were incredibly thorough but they never taught me how to step out in my own. That is key :)

[michaelandchristine]

Watching this in 2024. Your advice is gold. “ Get out of your own damn way” is so true! I doubt myself a lot but I’m working on that. Thank you!

[brettbarnes]

Thank you for this video! I just started my pre-licensing training. I feel that the appraisal industry will be a great fit for me. I have 7.5 years of real estate sales experience and have my Broker's license. From what I understand, the hardest part of this process will be finding someone to train/supervise me. Looking forward to getting this process started. Thanks again!

[ballads]

Thanks Jimmy. I'm a 35+ year Corporate veteran who is on that downward slide of my career. Looking for an entry into another income earning career that I can build a business with. Your real-deal delivery of expectations are very much appreciated!

[HABHDAY]

WOW! 15 years. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[cassaxiom]

6:05 skip the fluff and get to the point

[JimJam]

I found this video to be very insightful on how to be a good trainee. I myself am seriously considering entering the appraisal business in Arizona. Real estate has been booming over the past 5 years and it would be great to learn more about the inner workings of a growing industry.

[anastasiamamatsiuk]

Great job, Jimmy! Love your attitude! Thank you for a great video.

[yeti]

Thank you Jimmy
I'm a "happy" appraiser in Denver... Glad to rear you're still happy too

[nathancaveney]

I luckily already found a supervisor appraiser. I'm getting my licensing courses done and learning about real estate in college. My dad is already teaching me about comps and how to be accurate as an appraiser. I analyzed an appraisal that was submitted to him since he is a broker and it was terribly done. We both knew it because we knew the area where the property was well. The property was appraised 2 to 300 grand HIGHER than it should've been. All because of poor choice of comps and lazy work. I had a better opinion of the price and I'm a rookie! So I feel good even going to a different market and knowing that I gotta be diligent about studying the housing demographics, the economy in that area, and good property comps in the area

[Jessica_Gipson]

Thank you for the honesty when entering into the industry.

[LeiPie]

Thank you for your straight forward, realistic approach in explaining the training entailed! Really appreciate you taking the time!

[myaiumba]

For someone looking to get into the field of appraisal, I really really appreciate your video to give me some insight into the field. It also made me rethink some things as far as getting paid etc. very enlightening video and I appreciate it.

[connorpace]

I recently signed up for the appraisal principles/procedures classes and I would like to thank you for the inspiration to get started in this new career field!

[handyfreddy]

Jimmy, I have been an appraiser for 19 years. It took me 7 years of learning and accumulating credits to get certified. I wouldn’t take on any trainee to pay them to teach them a skill. Just like you said, if anything, they should pay me a tuition for teaching them or at least intern for free. A new trainee appraiser doesn’t really bring much value to the table. I can do an appraisal much faster without the “help” from a trainee.

[bonnieruth]

How do I get in touch with you I'm highly

[Ribeye]

I can't find an appraiser to train me. 😫

[jamiecone]

tuned into your video. It's been a great help. I have accepted the job as county property appraiser trainee. I get to learn about all three types of properties, commercial, residential, and agricultural. I'm so excited for this opportunity and the education opportunity but the pay is absolutely horrible, but I was able to take it because my husband is the bread winner. But my question is, are the
re ways for me to supplement my income using this education in other realms ?

[boomer]

I appreciate your videos, they are very helpful. I am working through my initial 75 hours now! I have been a mechanical engineer for 29 years, and feeling burned out. So I thought I would give appraisals a try. You are right this profession is no joke! The courses are challenging but very do-able. I am enjoying them so far. Much respect for the appraisers out there.