
The Future Belongs to Creators
AI isn’t the big change. You are. AI is a mirror. It shows a level of curiosity and who’s ready to put in the productivity

The 50% Problem
Half of all commercial bank appraisal reviews require revisions. That’s not a quality problem. It’s an alignment problem. Bank reviewers are frustrated. “Did they even

Appraisers Have the Best Stories
When appraisers get together, there’s an inclination to talk about past inspection stories that were funny, weird, or just interesting. Here’s a couple of mine.

Thank You, Jesuit
This isn’t a story about drinking at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. It’s about Jesuit education and the lifelong impact it leaves. Jazz Fest is

Practicum Over Tradition? Rethinking Valuation Training
Blog written by Dr. Randy Flowers President, Operations RSDS In the last article, Mentorship or Competition? The Future of Valuation Training, I explored the supervisor-trainee model and

The Future of Valuation Training
Let’s be honest: the old way isn’t working. Trainees struggle to find supervisors. Supervisors fear giving away too much. Meanwhile, the shrinking bench of appraisers