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Apr 30, 2025 29 min

Is There Ever a RIGHT Time for a Trainee?

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In this episode, we’re talking trainees — when to bring one on and why a slower market might actually be the perfect time to do it. Jim and Hal are joined by first-time guest Becky Johnson, founder of the popular Facebook group Appraiser Trainees Learning Together. Becky shares insights from her recent NAA Appraiser Focus article, her journey into the appraisal world, and what she’s learned after recently stepping into the role of supervisor herself. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation for both seasoned appraisers and aspiring trainees! At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

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In this episode, we’re talking trainees — when to bring one on and why a slower market might actually be the perfect time to do it. Jim and Hal are joined by first-time guest Becky Johnson, founder of the popular Facebook group Appraiser Trainees Learning Together. Becky shares insights from her recent NAA Appraiser Focus article, her journey into the appraisal world, and what she’s learned after recently stepping into the role of supervisor herself. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation for...

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