Source: Valuation Review, May 21, 2012 The valuation realm has grown considerably. Today, there’s a cornucopia of valuation products to fill every niche — from lending to mortgage insurance. Though ...
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Metro-West’s Greg Stephens Receives 2013 Valuation Visionary Award
Metro-West Appraisal Co. is pleased to announce that Greg Stephens, SVP of appraisal operations and compliance, is the winner of the 2013 Valuation Visionary Award. Now in its third year, members of the Collateral Risk Network select recipients of the Valuation Visionary award, recognizing the individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and professionalism in [...]
Metro-West Recognized for National Growth, New Headquarters in Detroit
Our company was recently featured in articles in recent issues of Valuation Review, Corp! Magazine and Forbes Magazine for its nationwide expansion and soon-to-be new headquarters in downtown Detroit. Valuation Review: Metro-West increases its national appraisal footprint Metro-West debuted five national branches, including offices in Albuquerque, N.M., Buffalo, N.Y., and Philadelphia. With the new expansions, [...]
Metro-West featured at Valuation Expo
Valuation Expo 2012 gets underway today, and Metro-West is thrilled to be involved as both sponsor and conference participant. Our own Greg Stephens, SVP of appraisal operations and compliance, is slated to appear in two segments. The show kicked off with a Collateral Risk Network meeting at the Marriott Rivercenter San Antonio. Stephens will take [...]
Appraising Faster and Better
Source: Working RE, Winter 2011 By Todd Rasmussen Editor’s Note: Appraiser Todd Rasmussen shows how to save 45 minutes on every appraisal (at least). Expectations have changed considerably over the past few years. Appraisers who were considered to be the best and at the top of their game a few years ago can find themselves [...]
The Appraiser’s Perspective
Source: The MReport, June 2012 As appraisal professionals continue to adapt to contemporary challenges in the marketplace, new trends and solutions are emerging, and Metro-West Appraisal’s COO , Brandon Boudreau, is speaking out on the industry’s evolution. Appraisers on Alert Boudreau // Ensuring our appraisers are always in compliance with USPAP is a top priority [...]
The Growing Alternative: Appraiser-Assisted Valuations
Source: Valuation Review, May 21, 2012 The valuation realm has grown considerably. Today, there’s a cornucopia of valuation products to fill every niche — from lending to mortgage insurance. Though appraisers scoffed at many of the appraisal alternative valuations when they first hit the market place, there is a growing trend of appraisers getting into [...]
Best Practices
Source: LiveValuation Magazine, June 2011 Time is money. Time is money. We have all heard this bit of wisdom time and again. Let’s explore this relationship as it relates to the appraisal profession. Whether you are receiving customary and reasonable fees (congratulations!) or not so much, you will only be paid once for each engagement. [...]



