Author Archives: Woody Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, RAA

The Queen of Green

July 6, 2018   Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA, LEED Green Associate, NAR GREEN Designee has been a meaningful member of the valuation profession for many years.  I first met Sandy when I was taking the last class and demonstration alternative for my SRA designation.  Sandy was the facilitator for that week.  I was immediately impressedContinue reading “The Queen of Green”

Real estate Agents and Appraisers

Real Estate Agents and Appraisers July 5, 2018 Woody Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, Member of RAC   I live in a wonderful community.  I love Charlottesville, VA.  We got some bad press last year because of a bunch of outsiders using our community as a match to set off a flame.  This area has a veryContinue reading “Real estate Agents and Appraisers”

Valuers Dozen, The Professor

  I am very pleased to out this Valuers Dozen up.  The subject of this one is someone that I look up to in the profession.  Stephen Roach, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS is a thought leader in the valuation space.  His firm, Jones, Roach & Caringella, Inc is a well respected one. Stephen has served inContinue reading “Valuers Dozen, The Professor”

Valuer’s Dozen: Rachel Massey

  Rachel Massey, SRA, AI-RRS, IFA and a member of RAC, is not just a colleague but a friend.  I have now known Rachel for at least 5 years.  We have written many blogs together and share conversations via telephone many times a year.  Rachel is a well-respected residential appraiser.  She cares deeply about the professionContinue reading “Valuer’s Dozen: Rachel Massey”

Valuer’s Dozen, The Skapinetz

I am starting a new series for Valuation Nation, called The Valuer’s Dozen.  It is a spotlight piece on individual appraisers that are of note to the profession. I am excited that our very first spotlight will be an appraiser out the Atlanta, Georgia MSA.  Mark Skapinetz.  Mark has become quite the celebrity within theContinue reading “Valuer’s Dozen, The Skapinetz”

Bracketing Unadjusted Sales Price, What’s the Deal?

June 20, 2018 Bracketing Unadjusted Sales Price, What’s the Deal? I see posts every day on social media about bracketing.  It seems that many AMC reviewers and lenders have grabbed hold of bracketing to prove adjustments as the most important thing to do.  The posts are normally scathing and just short of wanting to tarContinue reading “Bracketing Unadjusted Sales Price, What’s the Deal?”

A Valuer’s Personal Journey Entry 1

An Instructor’s Log: I learn from You June 20, 2018 At this juncture of my career, I am going on my 18th year of practice.  I have held my SRA designation with the  Appraisal Institute since 2011.I also hold my AI-RRS designation as well, and I am a member of RAC (Relocation Appraisers and Consultants).Continue reading “A Valuer’s Personal Journey Entry 1”

Valuation Nation

This is the first entry to my new blog, Valuation Nation.  My hopes with this blog is to update stakeholders in the real estate valuation sector.  While I will cover almost anything valuation oriented, the impetus will be residential issues.  I am hopeful to attract other bloggers to guest blog occasionally, to cover relevant andContinue reading “Valuation Nation”