Michael Hobbs

Michael is the Founder and President of PahRoo Chicago Appraisal & Real Estate Consultancy, where for more than two decades he has led one of the Midwest’s premier commercial and residential valuation firms. As Chief Appraiser and a nine-time entrepreneur, Michael specializes in solving complex real estate valuation challenges, bringing firsthand experience in ownership, development, and investment to every assignment Beyond appraisal, Michael is a Bloom Growth Coach and longtime leader within the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), where he trains and mentors business owners on scaling with clarity, structure, and discipline. He also hosts the Amusing Appraisers on Purpose podcast, sharing advanced insights on real estate, finance, and the evolving valuation landscape.

Grounded in rigorous professional designations and shaped by decades of entrepreneurial leadership, Michael brings a rare combination of technical expertise, operational depth, and real-world investment perspective to the future of valuation.