Jim and Hal are back from Valuation Expo and are joined by a fascinating guy they met there: Joshua Stephens, a Texas appraiser whose growing firm, WP Appraisers, is experimenting with bold new business models.

We've also got a BIG announcement: We're launching an annual awards series through Appraisal Buzz called The Buzzys! These awards will recognize appraisers across the country, and you get to vote! Categories include "Appraiser of the Year", "Rising Star", "Best Technology", and more.

Nominations are open now through September 30th, with finalists announced on October 1st. We'll announce the winners early next year, and they’ll get a free pass to Valuation Expo 2025 to accept their award in person! Plus, three lucky people who submit nominations will also win free passes, so get those nominations in - you could win big just for submitting. 

Fill out the nomination form here: https://appraisalbuzz.wufoo.com/forms/2025-buzzy-awards/

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