Michelle Sager
Biography
I started my career in the appraisal profession in 2012 when I was hired by Wm. T. Follis, Realtors, LLC as a temporary part-time employee as an appraisal assistant. Typing appraisals for my mentor from his dictation and providing him clerical services including managing his emails, accepting orders, etc. In 2014 I became a Certified Appraiser Trainee under the supervision of Wm. Thomas (Tom) Follis, who began his appraisal career over 40 years prior, joining the family business with his father, and his father before him. After four years, 200 hours of education, and 2,500 hours of experience, I passed the WA State exam to become a State-Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser. In 2019, after Tom's retirement, a fellow appraiser and I purchased the appraisal side of Wm. T. Follis Realtors LLC, and formed Follis Appraisal Services, LLC. Forced by economic conditions, my business partner opted for an early retirement, and in October 2023, I became the sole owner of Follis Appraisal Services, LLC.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Western Washington University - Major: Psychology / Minor: Theatre Arts
Philosophy
I am passionate about education on the appraisal process, and have attended many local meetings with lenders, brokers, and agents answering their questions to help further their understanding on whatever topic they choose. I am always happy to consult with Realtors to help answer questions both prior-to and after an appraisal has been completed, whether it is my appraisal or another appraisers. I believe in doing my due diligence and will do research on any topic until I either have documentation and a path to locate that documentation, or I have confirmation from an appropriate source with supporting evidence. The knowledge I am able to gain by approaching appraisal issues or questions that arise in this manner is immense and only serves to help me grow in my practice. I specialize in Leasehold appraisals, Tribal Land or Leasehold appraisals, and have appraised all property types within the scope of a Certified Residential Appraiser.
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License
Active License: Expired
Appraiser License Level: Certified Residential Appraiser
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