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Career launchpad

See the Valuation Profession from Every Angle

Hear directly from newer appraisers and seasoned professionals and walk away with a clearer picture of what this career really looks like.
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Explore the Profession

Thinking about a career in valuation but not sure what it actually looks like?

What does the work really involve day to day?
How long does it take to get established?
What different paths are there within valuation?
What mistakes do people wish they'd avoided early?
Career Launchpad is built to answer those questions, honestly.
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Three Perspectives.
One Profession.

Career Launchpad centers around three anchor conversations, each showing a different moment in an appraisal career.
Newer Appraiser Panel
0-10 Years experience
Getting in, early mistakes, income reality, and the skills that matter early
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TBD
20-30 Year Appraiser Panel
20-30 Years experience
How the business changed, what still matters, and where specialization pays off.
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Jason Covington
30+ Year Appraiser Session
30+ Years experience
Craft, market cycles, long-view advice, and what actually lasts.
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TBD
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Career Paths

You'll Be Exposed To

Tax assessor / assessment
Municipal and property tax work
Hear From
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TBD
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TBD
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Commercial appraisal
Office, retail, industrial, and multifamily (5+ units)
Hear From
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Paul Ryll
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Residential appraisal
Homes and residential properties
Hear From
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Bill Waltenbaugh
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Business valuation
Company valuations, M&A, and intangible assets
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TBD
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Personal Property valuation
Industrial equipment, art, boats, planes, and collectibles
Hear From
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Patrick Livingston
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TBD
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Explore the major valuation disciplines before deciding where to specialize.

Who It’s For

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DISCOVER VALUATION
Students
Exploring valuation
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What's on the other side of certification?
Trainees
And early-career appraisers
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BUILD A GAMEPLAN
Career Switchers
Seeking a durable profession
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What you'll leave with
Clear next steps, not guesses
Myths busted (income, timelines, daily work)
A realistic comparison of appraisal career paths
Confidence in whether this path fits you
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No prior appraisal
experience required
Career Launchpad is designed to help you understand the profession before you commit years, money, or certifications.
Built for honest conversations, not sales pitches
Not CE, focused on
career clarity, not credits
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Hear from practicing 

professionals, not theory
You’ll hear directly from people doing the work today, what actually matters, what they wish they’d known earlier, and how the profession really works.