Susan Alley | Why Most Appraisers Are Flying Solo and What We Can Do About It

Appraisers On Purpose · Jul 2, 2025 · 51m

When’s the last time someone reviewed yourwork?

In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” longtime reviewer and appraiser Susan Alley challenges the traditional path into the profession and offers a surprising alternative.

Having reviewed thousands of reports from appraisers across the country, Susan believes that most appraisers are flying solo and that’s exactly the problem. Isolation breeds blind spots. And feedback, she argues, is the fastest path to excellence.

Rather than entering the field through a single supervisor’s lens, Susan suggests trainees should begin by reviewing a range…