The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens
The current supply chain shortage has now been impacting the real estate industry for months. Rising material prices alone are adding tens of thousands of…
Author: Greg Stephens
Greg Stephens, SRA, MAA, CDEI, is a recognized subject matter expert in appraisal regulations and standards whose 37 years in the industry include owning a regional appraisal firm in Northern California, national lender QC/compliance and most recently as Chief Appraiser, SVP Compliance for Metro-West Appraisal Company LLC.
State of the Industry: 2021 and Beyond, Ushering in the Biden Administration
This new year is full of new possibilities and endless hope for our future. The Biden Administration promises changes almost immediately, so how will the…
Buzzcast Episode 6: The Industry Response in the Beginning of COVID-19
Today’s Buzzcast topic is the Industry Response in the Beginning of COVID-19: An Interview with Greg Stephens. We sat down with Greg, Chief Appraiser and…
Take the Guesswork Out of the COVID Puzzle
The pandemic is something that has turned the word upside-down. After five months, appraisers and the industry are still being impacted. Metro-West Appraisal Company is…
Business as (Un)usual: Addressing Appraisals in the COVID-19 Crisis
The current pandemic is shaking up the appraisal industry. Do you know where to go from here? Every day it seems there are new policies,…
Analyzing and Reporting Market Trends in Residential Appraisals
One of the first things we are taught when learning real estate appraisal is the age-old adage, Location, Location, Location. What should also immediately follow…
The Appraisal Standards Board 2018-2019 Proposed Changes
Observations & Summary Comments Changes to the 2018-2019 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice (USPAP) began with the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) issuance…
State of the Industry Update
As many of you may be aware, I have been collaborating with Joan Trice, members of CRN, members of the National Appraisal Congress and the…