Ask an Appraiser Webinar

September 10 | 2 p.m. ET

Ask an Appraiser Webinar

September 10 | 2 p.m. ET

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Join us for the second edition of our 60-minute, live Q&A session with a panel of REALTOR® appraisers. In this interactive webinar, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights into the intricacies of the real estate industry and the appraisal process, whether you're focused on residential or commercial transactions.

Understanding the appraisal process is a vital aspect of both home buying and commercial property transactions. By mastering its nuances, you can differentiate yourself and provide exceptional support to your clients across all sectors.

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Ask an Appraiser Webinar Panel

Peter Gallo

Peter Gallo (Moderator)

Owner and Chief Appraiser
HomeSight Appraisal

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Peter Gallo, RAA, AHWD, C2EX is the Owner and Chief Appraiser of HomeSight Appraisal in Charlotte, NC, with over 30 years of experience as a residential real estate appraiser. Certified in NC, SC, FL, and NY, he’s also a real estate broker with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and has a background in luxury homebuilding.

Peter actively contributes to the real estate community, holding leadership roles in the National Association of REALTORS®, North Carolina REALTORS®, and Canopy REALTOR® Association. He co-founded and served as President of the North Carolina Real Estate Appraiser Association and is a Director of the Charlotte Regional Mortgage Lenders Association.

His dedication has earned him multiple awards, including the NC REALTORS® 2022 Region 8 Regional Service Award and the CRMLA Affiliate of the Year in 2019 and 2017.

Michelle Czekalski Bradley

Michelle Czekalski Bradley

Certified General Appraiser

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Michelle Czekalski Bradley is a Pennsylvania certified general appraiser and associate broker, an AQB Certified National USPAP Instructor and certified distance education instructor. She works in her family’s real estate and appraisal company which was founded by her grandmother more than six decades ago. She is a third generation REALTOR® and serves the profession in many capacities, including as former Chair, and current member of the Real Property Valuation Committee.

She is a real estate educator and course author and has over 38 years’ experience in the real estate profession. Michelle was a foreign exchange student while in high school and in the little free time she has, Michelle enjoys traveling to foreign countries and learning about different cultures in our world.

Beth L. Graham

Beth L. Graham, PMN RAA, PSA, ePro, C2EX, AHWD,

Licensed Broker and Certified Residential Appraiser

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Beth Graham is the current Chair of NAR's Real Property Valuation Committee. She is a Certified Residential Appraiser and Broker serving the Greater Lansing market in Lansing, Michigan since 1985. Beth performs appraisals for financing purposes including FHA and RD loans, estates, divorce, land, new construction, relocation and pre-list valuations.

She is the past president (2016) of the Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®; the 2004 Michigan WCR President; past Lansing WCR Chapter president; and has served on several GLAR, WCR, Michigan REALTORS®, Appraisal Institute, and Michigan Mortgage Lenders committees. Beth was also the 2018 NAR Real Property Valuation Committee Chair.

Francois (Frank) K. Gregory

Francois (Frank) K. Gregoire, ASA IFA RAA

REALTOR®, Broker and Appraiser

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Francois K. Gregoire, ASA, IFA, RAA, AHWD is President of Gregoire & Gregoire, Inc., a residential real estate appraisal firm in St. Petersburg, FL. A second-generation REALTOR®, Broker, and Appraiser, Frank has been active in appraisal and public policy committees for the Florida Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) since 1992. He has twice chaired the NAR Appraisal Committee and served as Chairman of the Florida REALTORS® Appraisal Council.

Frank was appointed to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board from 2000 to 2008, serving four terms as Chairman. He represents Florida on various national appraisal committees and provides expert witness services in administrative hearings and courts. An accomplished author and speaker, Frank continues to contribute to the real estate and appraisal community.

Maureen Sweeney

Maureen Sweeney, SRA, AI-RRS

Residential Real Estate Appraiser

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Maureen Sweeney, SRA, AI-RRS, has been a residential real estate appraiser since 1989. She is the 2024 Vice Chair of NAR’s Real Property Valuation Committee. From 2005 through 2017, she served as a member of the Illinois Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. She is a national instructor with the Appraisal Institute and is their author of The Valuation of Condominiums, Cooperatives, and PUDs, as well as the developer of their on-line and in-class 7-hour Appraising Condos, Co-ops, and PUDs seminars. She is an Appraiser Qualifications Board Certified USPAP Instructor.

Maureen shares her knowledge with law enforcement and real estate professionals at various meetings and conferences. Maureen specializes in the valuation of residential and small income-producing properties and litigation support. She resides in Chicago, Illinois.  

Eric Trotz

Eric Trotz

Real Estate Appraiser, Agent and Principal Broker

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Eric Trotz is a Memphis, TN area real estate appraiser, agent and principal broker. Eric has been a REALTOR® since 1984, and was recently awarded REALTOR® Emeritus status by NAR. Eric was recently named the 2023 REALTOR® of the Year by the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®. Eric holds several professional designations including the Appraisal Institute’s MAI and AI-GRS, and NAR’s General Accredited Appraiser GAA designation. Eric has been a member of NAR’s Real Property Valuation Committee since 2019 and is actively involved in local and state REALTOR® and Appraisal Institute Chapter affairs.

Eric is a Life Member of the MAAR Multi-Million Dollar Club having participated in numerous transactions through the years. Eric represents a wide variety of clients including banks, municipalities, governmental agencies, universities, manufacturing and industrial property owners, attorneys, CPA’s and numerous individuals. Eric specializes in commercial and eminent domain type appraisals, and has performed numerous special purpose property appraisals and special case studies for various clients. 

Additional Resources

Topic: Appraisal & Valuation

A professional estimate of the value of a property, often used to set prices for buying, selling, or refinancing real estate.

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Report
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