Appraisers On Purpose

What do green beans, rewiring a garage, and appraising have in common? For Cody Jetton, they all lead to long-term wealth. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, seasoned appraiser and investor Cody Jetton shares his refreshingly practical approach to building wealth, starting with nothing more than a fixer-upper and a mindset shift. Cody didn’t inherit a real estate empire. He started small—bu...

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀? In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, real estate appraiser and investor Seth Epling, shares how thinking like an investor transformed the way he appraises and how appraising sharpened his investment game. For Seth, becoming an appraiser wasn’t the end goal. It was a launchpad. His approach blends hands-on investing...

How one appraiser got tired of comps and started chasing cash flow. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Liliya Patton flips the script on what it means to be an appraiser and why staying on the sidelines is no longer an option. After a journey that took her from Wall Street to cold-calling toner contracts, Liliya didn’t just pivot into real estate, she became obsessed with understanding valu...

She’s not certified yet, but she’s already using appraisal to build wealth. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, we meet Katie Stubblefield, a future appraiser who’s already changing the game. Unlike most, Katie didn’t wait for certification to start building her real estate empire. She’s turned two properties into income-generating machines using co-living, ADUs, and short-term rentals all w...

He didn’t need a license, a loan, or a toolbox—just the right address. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Carlos shares how he earned $15,000—without ever doing an appraisal. That first win wasn’t a fluke. It was proof: appraisers already have the knowledge to build wealth. They just need to use it differently. Carlos, who started in the field straight out of high school, walks us through...

How Tyler Warne Turned Appraisals into Ownership — And Why You Can Too. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Tyler Warne delivers a powerful wake-up call: appraisers shouldn’t just value deals they should own them. Rather than treating appraising as the ceiling, Tyler sees it as a launchpad. With years of entrepreneurial grit and a sharp eye for data, he leveraged his valuation skills to buil...

Before the bubble burst, someone had to sign off on the value. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Matt Jenkins reveals a surprising truth: your appraisal doesn't end when you hit "send."With over two decades of experience scaling appraisal firms and navigating capital markets, Matt shares how appraisers are more than form-fillers, they’re critical contributors in high-stakes f...

He walked away from burnout and built a career that saves both communities and dinner time. In this powerful episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Eric Roman shares how a soul-crushing moment at the dinner table pushed him to rethink everything. What followed was a complete career transformation from burnout in fee-split chaos to purpose-driven work in the public sector. Eric now appraises propertie...

Two appraisals. One property. $8 million apart. That kind of gap didn’t just raise eyebrows, it helped break the system in 2008.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Ken De Feo pulls back the curtain on the wild inconsistencies in appraisal during the lead-up to the financial crisis and why some of those same risks are still lurking today. Ken has seen it all: subprime chaos, default servicing...

She started as a researcher. She ended up leading appraisal quality across the Americas. In this uplifting episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Becci Curry shares how curiosity not credentials can be the key to building an extraordinary career in appraisal. Becci didn’t follow a traditional path. From helping her dad with legal descriptions at 11, to becoming Chief Appraiser at 35 while raising two k...

Brent doesn’t chase clients anymore, he outlasted the collapse, and now they chase him. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” expert appraiser Brent Henry shares how a career he never planned for became a path to leadership, credibility, and legacy in the valuation world. Brought into the profession by family tradition, Brent started by holding the measuring tape, but ended up building appra...

Appraisals pay the bills. Vision builds the business. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, David Ziccardi shares how an ill-timed investment during the 2008 crash sparked a bigger journey, one that led from doing reports to running a real business. David doesn’t just talk about appraisals—he talks about building a career that scales. From working under four supervisors just to get certified,...

What if the most important kind of appraisal is the one you’ve never heard of? In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Bwembya Chikolwa shines a light on one of the appraisal world’s best-kept secrets: unitary appraisal—the valuation of sprawling, network-heavy assets like railroads, pipelines, and telecom infrastructure. Far from obscure, this niche is essential—yet few appraisers even know i...

Can appraisers shape the future or are they stuck reacting to it? Chris Williams has an answer. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” tech-savvy appraiser and valuation innovator Chris Williams flips the script on what it means to be an appraiser in today’s world of rapid transformation. Chris doesn’t see AI, MISMO, or modernization as threats. He sees them as building blocks. With a unique...

Want to write better reports? Start by reading the worst ones. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Matt Cowan shares an unexpected truth: the path to becoming a better appraiser often starts with reviewing the worst of our industry. Matt’s journey spanning hurricane zones, forensic reviews, and modernization pilots proves that chaos isn’t something to fear; it’s something to grow through. Wh...

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Technology won’t replace appraisers, but appraisers who use tech will. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” longtime industry insider Greg Ritter pulls back the curtain on a powerful truth: appraisers don’t have to stay in the field to make an impact they can help shape the future of the industry itself. Greg shares how his journey from residential appraising in Florida to managing valuatio...

When’s the last time someone reviewed your work? In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” longtime reviewer and appraiser Susan Alley challenges the traditional path into the profession and offers a surprising alternative. Having reviewed thousands of reports from appraisers across the country, Susan believes that most appraisers are flying solo and that’s exactly the problem. Isolation breeds...

What if the key to a 40-year career in appraisal isn’t grinding harder but thinking smarter? In this inspiring episode of Appraisers on Purpose , industry veteran Scott Voltz shares how he built a lasting, trusted appraisal practice through bold focus, investor-level thinking, and a deep belief in showing up when it matters most. Scott didn’t chase every assignment or market trend. He built a care...

He stepped into appraisal during the 2008 crash—and stayed to lead. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Danyl Collings proves that you don’t have to be born into the appraisal world to thrive in it. Starting in public relations and real estate sales, Danyl stepped into the industry during the 2008 financial collapse—managing a team before he was even certified. Instead of faking his way th...

From NASA to potato farms, Glen Kemp’s career proves that no path in real estate appraisal is ever straight, but it can still lead somewhere meaningful. In this inspiring episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Glen Kemp reminds us that resilience often matters more than perfection. Across four decades in commercial real estate appraisal, Glen has seen it all — dairy farms disguised as grazing land, h...

From Seal Beach to $30M Estates: How MJ Carroll Built a Career on Curiosity, Mentorship, and GritIn this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” veteran appraiser MJ Carroll proves that you don’t need to have it all figured out to build a long, successful career—you just need to stay curious. MJ started his journey as a bank teller in Southern California. A few decades (and thousands of inspections) l...

From barges to bayous, how one riverboat captain built a thriving appraisal firm through heart, hustle, and local trust. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, we sit down with respected appraiser Joseph Mier, whose 30-year journey into the profession began in the most unlikely of places, the deck of a riverboat. Joseph shares how the decision to leave life on the water wasn’t just a career cha...

When a bad appraisal cost him big, Bruce Jones didn’t get mad, he got in the game. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Bruce Jones shares how a single flawed appraisal sparked a career change, and a mission. After years as a successful broker, Bruce hit a wall: a refinance on a multifamily property was nearly derailed by a wildly inaccurate appraisal. But instead of walking away, he asked...

“UAD 3.6 isn’t the end of the form, it’s the beginning of a smarter process.” In this special episode of Appraisers on Purpose, guests Matthew Hyatt, Hansel Dobbs, and Gynell Vestal come together to break down what may be the biggest transformation in residential appraisal since the 1004 form was first introduced. Forget fear, this trio sees UAD 3.6 not as a burden, but as an invitation to evolve....