Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal

RSDS Appraisal Diversity with Robbie Wilson — Equity and Inclusion in Real Estate Appraisal

Episode Summary

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal, we interview Robbie Wilson, an industry-recognized subject matter expert (SME) on Appraisal Standards and Ethics, among a variety of other industry subjects. He is the current President of the National Society of Real Estate Appraisers (NSREA) and also serves as Chief Appraiser, Risk, Compliance officer with RSDS, LLC in Dallas, TX. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: - [01:16] The RSDS philosophy - [04:19] Maintaining compliance while training appraisers nationwide - [11:30] Promoting diversity in real estate appraisal - [14:58] What is NSREA? - [18:17] Appraisal bias, equity, and inclusion - [20:44] Rethinking (biased) appraisal processes - [25:57] Staying neutral as a real estate appraiser - [32:09] Closing thoughts with Robbie Wilson

Episode Notes

“Appraisal Bias and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”

As Robbie Wilson explains, the RSDS model was created to help solve one of the biggest problems for new appraisers entering into the profession — barrier to entry. By knocking down these barriers and increasing diversity, the RSDS solution is able to more aggressively hire and train the next generation of professional appraisers. Consequently, these individuals, many of  whom may have otherwise been locked out of the system to start with, are given an opportunity to thrive as real estate appraisers.

Julie and Robert go on to discuss how RSDS maintains compliance while assisting individuals prepare to find work in their desired market, how RSDS has been handling the slow down in the residential lending market, and the importance of remaining neutral while acting professionally as a real estate appraiser.

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