Before the bubble burst, someone had to sign off on the value.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Matt Jenkins reveals a surprising truth: your appraisal doesn't end when you hit "send."With over two decades of experience scaling appraisal firms and navigating capital markets, Matt shares how appraisers are more than form-fillers, they’re critical contributors in high-stakes financial decisions. From tie-outs to securitizations, your report could be the reason a loan stays in the pool or gets rejected.But that’s not all. Matt unpacks how a “startup mindset” helped him lead through rapid growth, product innovation, and industry change. His optimism about the future is contagious: AI, automation, and modernization aren’t threats, they’re tools for increasing revenue, reducing revisions, and improving the quality of life for appraisers who are willing to evolve.For Matt, staying curious, responsive, and adaptable isn’t just smart, it’s essential for staying in the game.🎧 Tune in now to hear Matt Jenkins’ powerful perspective on what it takes to not just survive, but thrive, in the new era of real estate valuation.