The Lost Art of Verification
About this episode
Dan Lindeman discusses the importance of verification in appraisal with Steven R. Smith.
In this episode of Brews & Appraisal Views , Dan Lindeman talks with veteran appraiser Steven R. Smith, MAI, SRA , about what he calls the lost art of verification. Steven explains why so many appraisers are missing key market signals, how “stable” reports are masking real declines, and what separates real appraisers from the ones just holding a license. They discuss verification, market conditions, liability, and how doing the job right can turn you into the go-to market expert.
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