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Greg Stephens is a recognized subject matter expert in appraisal regulations and standards, whose 40-year career in the industry includes owning and managing a five-office regional appraisal firm in Northern California for 24 years, spending 10 years in financial institution valuation QC and governance prior to joining Metro-West Appraisal Co. in 2011. For over twenty years he has been providing qualifying and continuing education seminars around the country through his seminar company, Appraisal Seminars, the Appraisal Institute, and several colleges.

Strangled by Restriction—Effects of Disastrous Appraisal Training Mandates

July 4, 2017

2015 brought requirements to appraiser trainee programs that were devastating to the industry. Two years later, could a reversal be on the horizon?