In this episode, Leigh interviews Brady Sanford from Rockhill, South Carolina. Brady shares how he manages to be both in the appraisal and brokerage world and how choosing his line of work catered to his strengths. Also, Brady shares a key strategy that sellers and listing agents can use to get the most value out of their property when it comes to an appraisal.    Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience.   Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:21 – Introduction for today’s episode  00:33 – Leigh introduces Brady  00:52 – Brady is an apprentice appraiser and realtor and is from Rockhill, South Carolina  01:20 – Leigh mentions that South Carolina is a great place for relocation  01:31 – It was intimidating and interesting for Brady to work as an appraiser at his age  02:13 – Brady shares his expectations in the appraisal world  02:35 – Appraising actually takes longer than what Brady expected  03:00 – Brady shares the advantages of how licensing is set up  03:25 – In appraisal, Brady had to work with a supervisor  03:50 – Brady shares a 3,400 sq. ft. house with 2 bedrooms  04:18 – The owners built it on their own land with swimming pool  04:52 – Brady shares the process of appraisal and what his supervisor does  05:40 – It was difficult for Brady to find someone who will take him as an apprentice  05:51 – Brady has been in the business for a few months now  06:25 – Appraisal appeals more to Brady, as he’s good with numbers  07:05 – Brady got advice to get into a brokerage, because it is more profitable  07:21 – Brady has more advantages in his field  07:39 – Brady doesn’t want to be an appraiser forever, but he wants to have patience  08:12 – Brady shares his experience with a realtor  08:45 – It was difficult for Brady to appraise a property in a neighborhood that was obviously increasing in value very quickly  09:15 – Brady shares what the consumers and realtors don’t realize—listing agents can provide supporting documentation to get the value they want out of the property  09:50 – As an appraiser, Brady wants supporting documentation for houses that are fairly similar to the house in question  12:00 – Brady can be reached at 803-318-5473 and by email 12:57 – Tweet Leigh Brown with your very own crazy story in real estate   3 Key Points  Do something you really love and in an area that you are highly skilled.   Appraisal and brokerage go hand in hand – it is absolutely an advantage to be in both.  Supporting documentation that is similar to a house makes an appraiser’s life easier.