Mein Comp: The Last Appraiser

[bluechip]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!

120,000 Real Estate Appraisers. Gone.

Not by accident. Not by technology. By design.

Mein Comp: The Last Appraiser rips open the story no one wanted to tell. How 120,000 real estate appraisers were erased and why your profession could be next.

It is sharp. It is fast. It is fact disguised as fiction. And it will make you angry.

“This is how a profession dies in America, when independence threatens profit,” says David Samnick, author of Mein Comp: The Last Appraiser.

Algorithms did not replace appraisers. Corporations did. And the playbook is already being used on teachers, doctors, lawyers, and countless others.

Read it now before they come for your job.

Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPXQ5SSR?tag=realestatappraat

Media Contact
David Samnick
770-886-4627
meincomp01@gmail.com

 

[J Grant]

I just ordered it on my Kindle. Looks interesting. I will post feedback after I read it.

 

[Essexfenwick]

The exciting development of the "dynamic database ecosystem" is the appraiser train to Aushuwitz.

 

[Elliott]

Made application for a first mortgage (LTV less than 50%) and was told, 'yes there would be an appraisal' and it will cost $670, and that I get a copy of the report. The junk fees are unreal, about 3% of the loan. Can't wait for the block chain that puts them all out of business.

 

[Non Sequitur]

Ordered.

 

[Carnivore]

what's amazing IS AI is AI already aware of this book. Google search shows nothing
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"Mein Comp: The Last Appraiser" by David R. Samnick is a provocative new release that blends fact and fiction to expose the systemic dismantling of independent professions—starting with appraisers. Published on September 3, 2025, this 94-page paperback is available on Amazon.


Here’s the pulse of the book:

• Premise: “They came for the appraisers first. Tomorrow it could be you.” That chilling line sets the tone for a narrative that critiques corporate greed, government complicity, and algorithmic control.
• Scope: Though centered on real estate appraisers, the book casts a wider net—warning that teachers, doctors, lawyers, and engineers may be next in line for obsolescence when automation and profit override expertise.
• Style: It’s described as “fact wrapped in fiction,” with a tone that’s part exposé, part resistance manifesto.

 

[Digger88]

Overview"Mein Comp: The Last Appraiser" by David R. Samnick is a 94-page non-fiction book published on September 3, 2025, that serves as a manifesto and warning about the erosion of professional independence in the face of corporate interests, regulatory overreach, and technological disruption. Samnick, a veteran real estate appraiser and owner of Blue Chip Appraisers, LLC in Georgia, draws from his 25+ years in the industry to argue that the real estate appraisal profession has been systematically dismantled, and other fields could follow.Key Themes and SummaryThe book frames the appraisal industry's decline as a "struggle" (echoing the title's pun on "Mein Kampf," but focused on "comp" as in compensation or comparable sales in appraisals). It positions appraisers as the "canaries in the coal mine" for broader professional devaluation.

• The Wipeout of Appraisers: Samnick details how approximately 120,000 independent real estate appraisers were effectively eliminated from the market. This wasn't due to natural technological advancement but by deliberate design: corporate greed from appraisal management companies (AMCs) acting as middlemen, excessive government compliance requirements, and algorithms disguised as efficient progress. These forces prioritized cost-cutting and control over accurate, human-driven valuations.
• Fighting Back and Silencing Dissent: The narrative recounts stories of appraisers who resisted these changes—challenging scapegoating (e.g., blaming appraisers for market issues like bias or delays) and machine-driven tools that undermine expertise. Many were silenced, banned, or driven out through bureaucratic pressures or loss of business.
• Broader Implications for Professions: Extending beyond real estate, the book warns that any profession reliant on specialized knowledge is at risk. Teachers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, and others could face similar fates if profit motives and automation continue to override human judgment. Samnick argues that expertise is only "safe" until it becomes inconvenient for those in power.
• Call to Action: The core message is a wake-up call: If you believe your career is irreplaceable, think again. The book urges professionals to recognize these patterns and resist before it's too late, emphasizing that the appraisal profession's fate is a preview of what's coming for others.

Structure and StyleWhile a full table of contents isn't publicly available, the book appears structured as a mix of expository analysis, personal anecdotes, and industry case studies. It's written in an accessible, urgent tone aimed at both appraisers and general readers concerned about job automation and corporate influence. As a short read, it focuses on high-level critique rather than dense technical details.This summary is derived from the book's official description and the author's background in advocating against AMC dominance in appraisal forums. Given its recent release, detailed chapter-by-chapter breakdowns or reader reviews are not yet widely available.




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[Essexfenwick]

This would point to appraisers refusing to adopt 3.6

 

[Fernando]

This would point to appraisers refusing to adopt 3.6

I might retire if 3.6 is implemented and fees don't increase.
Then I thought others may quit too.
With less appraisers, fees will go back up.

 

[Digger88]

Serious question, if any of you devoted 0 time concerned with (me) where the industry has been, where it is or is going and focused on the best clients you can possibly get all the time vs being upset with our profession. Would your lives have differed in any way?