<span style='color:darkblue'>Kathy,
Careful talking about Joe that way, and now that I think about it, Pete is not such a bad guy either !!
My goodness, Kathy !
Now, true, somehow your state not only saw fit to put Frank Gregoire on your appraisal board, and has had the insight and judgment to keep him there, but things could sure change. The pressure from several other states for Florida to get its act together and to conform to the norm could be very substantial -- you see, things could sure get rectified quick. What I am trying to tell you is that I've been around a while, and have sure come to recognize obvious board material when I see it (or hear of it). Now, let's not be cynical here, OK? Surely you don't think I am suggesting that Joe and Pete may be sitting side-by-side on your state's appraisal board before long, right?
Of course not! Let's be reasonable. That would be thoroughly improper and unseemly in anyone's, or any state's, book. Do you think such vital appointments by many states are not taken every bit as seriously as those made by some of our country's leading corporations when selecting positions for their corporate boards of directors? Of course they are! OK, sure, Lay and Skilling may still be on several major corporate boards, and are still highly sought after for others, but I can assure you they are very rarely found sitting side-by-side at those mahogany tables !! On each and every director's board as well as the state licensing and regulatory agencies they currently sit on, if I am not mistaken, either Michael Milken or Martha Stewart sits in-between them -- and in several cases both of them do ! So shame on you for harboring such groundless, preposterous suspicions. Have you no faith in the system !?
Hey, Kathy -- If you're still unconvinced these fellas are 100% upright and well deserving of their rightful posts at the helm of your state's appraisal board (and ready to replace the likes of Frank and other similar aberrations), just give them a week or two to become a hair more seasoned and fully paid-up MAI candidates and Associates in good standing with the Appraisal Institute -- then you'll see!
If there could possibly be any remaining doubt in your mind, why not have a chat to get official endorsements for these fellas from a couple of pillars of the state's business and appraisal communities? Say, right from the future chairwoman, or even the future legal counsel & prosecutor of Florida's appraisal board? Either Janice or her mother would be more than happy to speak with you.
And one other thing. These guys know what it takes -- And by golly, They Have What It Takes! They're obviously exceptional businessmen deserving of your and your colleagues utmost respect. (What ?! Well, for one, they either have more, or will have much more, money than you, right? -- be sensible for a change. What will it take for you to recognize the fact that they're far better, more knowledgeable appraisers than you and other so called experienced appraisers in the state!?) And, as such, they are likely already aware of several "deficiencies" in the state's appraisal community -- and sure as hell, BTW -- won't be needing any stinking Standard 3 Reviews to prove it. I'll guarantee you Florida can look forward to an improved appraisal community starting almost immediately with the elimination of several "appraisers" formerly and erroniously once used by the very best lender in town (and its six branches) that everyone has been hearing about.
As you can see, my message to all with this post is:
Relax! Enough of the cynicism! Have a little faith, Kathy! Let me ask you this: Has the system ever failed you or others in any way? Could it even possibly ever let you down? Nonsense. The system will certainly continue to take care of its citizens -- which includes you and other good appraisers (maybe sooner than you think).
Regards,
David C. Johnson
NC State-Certified General R.E. Appraiser</span>
