Скачать или смотреть Rob Bodkin is speaking at the Appraisers Coalition of Washington ACOW Spring Conference

Spokane, WA – May 8–9, 2025 — Residential appraiser Rob Bodkin, SRA, knows what it’s like to feel stuck in the AMC grind—low fees, endless revisions, and burnout from chasing lender work. That’s why he’s bringing his candid, practical, and often humorous perspective to the 2025 ACOW Spring Conference in Spokane. In his session, “Ditch the AMC, Keep the Fee: The Private Work Playbook,” Bodkin will guide fellow appraisers through the mindset and strategies needed to break free from the treadmill and build a profitable private appraisal business.

Bodkin, who has helped hundreds of appraisers make the leap into private work, will deliver a session packed with relatable stories, actionable advice, and real-world tools. Attendees will learn:

The top types of private/non-lender work—everything from estates to divorces to property disputes

How to set expectations and educate clients who’ve never hired an appraiser before

Where the best private work actually comes from—and how to position yourself to get it

Why in private work, you set the scope of work in collaboration with the client—not an underwriter

“This isn’t a get-rich-quick gimmick,” said Bodkin. “It’s a mindset shift. If you’re tired of chasing low-fee jobs and ready to do meaningful, respected work on your own terms, this talk is for you.”

The session will also include a live Q&A where Rob will field real scenarios from the audience, plus provide handouts like sample engagement letters and checklists to help jumpstart your own private work systems.

About ACOW
The Appraisers' Coalition of Washington (ACOW) represents licensed real estate appraisers throughout the state. Through education, advocacy, and its annual conference, ACOW helps appraisers navigate regulatory changes, grow professionally, and connect with peers.

Conference Details:
ACOW 2025 Spring Conference
May 8–9, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn Spokane
9015 US 2 West, Spokane, WA 98224
Event Info: https://acow-wa.org/meetinginfo.php?i...