"The Zen Appraisal Community saved my behind. Seriously. There are plenty of appraisal leaders out there willing to give business advice, but ZAC is hands-on, baby-steps, real-time support from real people who show up with generous wisdom when you find yourself in the middle of a “this is how you rebuild your entire business model from lender-based to private work so you can keep the lights on” crisis. ZAC is an amazing circle of smart, kind people sharing and growing in an evolving industry. It is the most valuable and important community I’ve ever been a part of in my appraisal career."

"ZAC is a generous braintrust! Incredible talent to inspire."

"The Zen community is genuinely supportive—people show up not only to discuss business practices or get feedback on challenging assignments, but also to share ideas about business growth, mindset, and living a healthier lifestyle. The members come from all over the country, and meetings are intentionally kept to one hour, with the option to connect privately with others if you want to dig deeper into a topic.

What I appreciate most is the mix of experience levels—seasoned appraisers alongside those just entering the profession. The environment is encouraging, collaborative, and inspiring. Being part of this group motivates me to stay current with industry changes and to continue improving my business and personal well-being."

"I've been a member of the Zen Community for over a year now and while I don't take nearly enough advantage of the networking and fellowship available, it's been a valuable addition to my appraisal practice. The zoom meetings, sometimes with an industry leader, are very thought provoking and I always have at least one great take away from the session. Membership has led to connection outside the group for referrals and one on one brainstorming. It's more than worth the very modest price of admission."

"It's a friendly, criticism-free forum in which the dialogue always leads to practical knowledge I can use professionally."

"Meeting you and the other appraisers has impacted me more than I could have ever expected. And I don't get to join the zoom regularly like I would want (that's a new goal for 2026!). I have meet so amazing people and the collaboration has been so valuable. As a result of what I am learning through the online education, as well as the zoom calls - I have completed changed my approach to private appraisal reports. I am now doing restricted appraisals and not wasting time clicking boxes, but instead, providing a product that my clients love! And so do I. The group has helped me realize that this profession does not mean I need to be isolated. I think we are just scratching the surface in our connections, and ideas we can learn from each other. So grateful for you!"