Author Archives: Greg Stephens

Greg Stephens is a recognized subject matter expert in appraisal regulations and standards, whose 35-plus year career in the industry includes owning and managing a five office regional appraisal firm in Northern California for 24 years prior to spending 10 years in financial institution valuation QC and governance managing pre and post-closing review teams, monitoring state and federal appraisal-related legislation and USPAP subject matter expert. Stephens’ professional credentials include Certified General Appraiser, SRA Designation from the Appraisal Institute, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor through The Appraisal Foundation, CDEI certified distance education instructor through the International Distance Education Certification Center. In September 2011, Stephens joined Metro-West Appraisal Co. LLC as Senior Vice President, Appraisal Operations and Compliance and in December 2013 was promoted to Chief Appraiser, SVP Compliance where his responsibilities include corporate policies and procedures, federal and state appraisal regulatory compliance, national staff training and representing Metro-West Appraisal Company at national conferences as guest participant and speaker.

Responding to Low Appraisal Values

November 24, 2016

Greg Stephens, Chief Appraiser, SVP Compliance with Metro-West Appraisal Co., offers tips on what to do when an appraisal value is below the sales price.