What's Next for the Appraisal Profession? 2025 and Beyond.
The world of valuation is changing and as Kelly Davids, President of The Appraisal Foundation, puts it, the next generation of appraisers will need to look “far beyond the clipboard!”
In the debut episode of Valligent’s VALTALK podcast, The Future of the Appraisal Foundation, host Jeff Hogan, Valligent’s Chief Appraiser, welcomes Kelly for a conversation that takes a closer look at the profession’s past, present, and future.
With a background in public policy and more than a decade of leadership at The Appraisal Foundation, Kelly offers unique insight into the organization’s role in shaping appraisal standards, qualifications, and credibility. From the foundation’s origins in the wake of the 1980s Savings & Loan crisis to the push for increased diversity and modernized pathways into the profession, this episode covers the policy shifts and leadership decisions driving real impact for the future.
In this episode topics include:
- The history and function of The Appraisal Foundation, and the myth behind being a government agency
- The expansive world of valuation beyond real estate, including art, aircraft, and even baseball cards
- Workforce development challenges, generational turnover, and opportunities to increase diversity
- The importance of mentorship, community, and involvement in professional associations
- Upcoming reforms aimed at modernizing the appraiser qualification process
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Featured Guest
Kelly Davids
Ms. Davids leads The Appraisal Foundation in fulfilling its mission to uphold public trust in the appraisal profession. She was previously the Foundation’s Senior Vice President and has been with the organization for over a decade. Prior to joining the Foundation, Davids was Superintendent of the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing, the chief regulator for Ohio’s appraisers. Her experience includes working in senior-level positions for two Ohio Governors and serving multiple terms in elected office. Davids holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University.