Our strategic focus on the advancement of the appraisal profession in Washington State is driven by unifying our collective voice to enact meaningful change, foster transparency, and build public and stakeholder trust. By delivering proactive, clear, and timely communication, we empower our members to help shape policy and promote the essential role of appraisers in real estate. Our goal is to bridge our advocacy, education, and research efforts not only with Coalition members, but members of the public, government regulatory agencies, local Representatives and legislators, and our Advocacy Partners.
Meet Our Communications Committee Co-Chairs
Diane Hayes, SRA has a long history of volunteering her time in support of the appraising profession, serving in many roles with the Appraisal Institute Seattle Chapter, and now as Co-Chair of the Communications Committee for the Coalition. She's specialized in appraising complex residential properties for over 25 years and is an expert witness in the Superior Court of King County. Diane is sought out by her clients not only for providing excellent professional insight in real estate valuation, but in being able to articulate complexities in a manner that is easy to understand and process.
Here's a message from Diane: "The Coalition focuses on providing much-needed support and advocacy for appraisers all across the state. It is my hope that through our various communication channels, we can effectively keep appraisers informed of a rapidly-changing landscape in our profession, increase awareness on issues and build momentum in areas where progress has been made, further foster trust and confidence in our profession, and successfully engage with stakeholders and policy-makers."
Fun Fact: As a a former cyclocross and long distance bike rider, Diane once biked from Seattle to Portland in a single day.
Lynn-Marie Palmer has worked in appraisal review and appraisal management for over 20 years. Her professional background is diverse and includes all forms of secondary valuation from origination review, post-closing QC, mortgage-backed securities, and post foreclosure. Through her professional experiences, Lynn-Marie has been able to observe how difficult it can be for individual appraisers to remain informed on federal agencies, lenders, and legislative actions that frequently impact the way they work.
As a strong advocate for the appraisal profession, she's been engaged for numerous speaking engagements, and her extensive experience as a reviewer has provided a keen perspective on effective communication and building credibility through that communication.
Here's a message from Lynn-Marie:
"As co-chair of the communications committee, I am excited to provide a steady flow of helpful information to the appraisers of Washington. I look forward to supporting the Coalition's mission and working on sharing details about the ever-changing landscape in our profession."
Fun Fact: One of Lynn-Marie's most memorable events is a marathon that she ran in Paris.
