NC REALTOR® Appraisers – Dedicated to their Profession; Committed to Getting Even Better
11/30/21
Anything related to the housing market has received a lot of media attention lately. The appraisal community has undoubtedly been a part of this increased attention, most of which has been unfavorable and focused on potential racial biases within the appraisal community
Appraisers are an integral part of the home buying process and must adhere to standards set forth in the North Carolina Appraisers Act. The NC Appraisal Board provides oversight and regulation to licensed appraisers and protects the public. Additionally, the Appraisal Section, a division of NC REALTORS®, is committed to adhering to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice(USPAP).
Together, these groups are supporting the appraisal community and confronting the issue of potential racial bias head-on through guidance, education and a diverse working group. With every negative story, there is a positive one as well.
One example is Dave Massey, 2021 Chair of NCR’s Appraisal Section. As a second-generation appraiser, Massey has been actively engaged in the appraisal of residential, commercial, and industrial properties since 1982. He has served as a member and in leadership roles for various professional and trade associations.
In 2021, under Massey’s leadership, the Appraisal Section used interactive virtual programming to build relationships with real estate brokers and collaborated with industry partners to boost the professionalism of appraisers in the state.
Massey is just one of many licensed professionals committed to learning, recognizing when more education and improvements are needed and upholding the standards of his profession.
NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section
The Appraisal Section of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® was founded in 1996.
The NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section is a professional organization drawing members from the more than 900 North Carolina REALTORS® who are also licensed appraisers. Membership provides access to the collective wisdom and experience of some of the most respected professional appraisers in North Carolina.
NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section membership can assist you in advancing your professional appraisal career. Membership will help you distinguish yourself in your community and across the state as a knowledgeable, professional appraiser.
Mission Statement:
The NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section promotes the appraisal profession and its image to elected and appointed public officials, the users of appraisal services, and the general public. The Section represents appraisal issues before NC REALTORS® policy-making committees and initiates discussion and analysis of issues affecting professional appraisers within the real estate industry. In partnership with the National Association of REALTORS® and NC REALTORS®, the Section monitors the actions of state and federal governmental bodies to protect the public trust in the appraisal process.
