Speaking Engagements

Are you a Broker/Manager looking for someone to help your agents? Are you a Title Rep looking to get a speaker for one of your special engagements? Are you an Family Law Attorney that leads a monthly meeting whose is looking for someone to provide a view from the side of the Expert Witness? Are you an Estate Attorney that is responsible for a speaker for your next month’s meeting? Are you looking for a speaker that won’t allow those in attendance to take a quick nap??

Why don’t you call me today and let us discuss your current situation, your calendar and what the topic is that I can assist. Then I may be able to help you out.

About Justin Smith

Justin Smith, SRA is an entertaining, dynamic and knowledgeable speaker that always works hard in front of the audience to give them useful information and keep them engaged. A combination of 10 years as a corporate executive and Senior VP of Marketing and Sales, and over 30 years as a residential real estate appraiser has provided a broad based experience level, coupled together with a ‘No BS’ attitude to getting things done. Justin is as energetic on stage, or in front of your office, as he is empathetic towards realtors, property owners, attorneys, trust department managers, and other real estate professionals.

I have presented to over fifteen local Bossier City real estate offices, five times to the SW Riverside County Board of Realtors over the past few years and to four family law counsel meetings, so I am familiar with what local real estate agents, estate, family law and bankruptcy attorneys are asking about and want to know.

I am also well aware of how brutal it is to sit in an audience, listening to some ‘expert’ clamor on, nearly putting their audience to sleep; I hate that as a participant so I make sure to keep things entertaining and interactive, I keep all of my presentations up-to-date as well as staying engaged with the attendees because their time is important and they should get something worthwhile from the speaker.

Training with a Slice of Humor
Highly aware of the balance needed to keep people informed and entertained at the same time, I inject a light-hearted approach with the training/speaking sessions, mixed with a little humor along the way, and I engage with the audience. It keeps them on their toes, and it makes them feel at ease with the whole time spent as they are a part of the presentation. By the time attendees are done digesting all the material, they will have something of value to take away, and more importantly, to take action on, holding themselves accountable to actually making the most out of the investment in time they made in attending the class.

Potential Speaking Topics

  • Appraisal Basics (What the heck do appraisers do anyhow?)
  • How do Appraisers Make Adjustments?
  • FHA and VA Appraisal Guidelines (including most common repair items)
  • How to Prepare For an Appraiser prior to their appointment (Big Item these days)
  • Tips On Working With an Appraiser
  • How to Challenge an Appraisal for whatever the reason
  • Misconceptions about What You Can and Can’t Say To an Appraiser
  • State of The Appraisal Industry (things you need to know)
  • Are all Appraisers’ Created Equal? (how do you qualify an appraiser?)
  • Local Market Trends (what’s going on in the market?)
  • ANSI Measuring (the new standard for Fannie Mae)
  • Things to consider as a Real Estate Agent/Broker
  • A Few Items to Consider in Avoiding Litigation
  • And MUCH more!

You need some help with your Event? Please Call me today and let’s take some time to understand your needs!
If you’re interested in booking Justin Smith, SRA for a future event you can reach me at (318) 797-1400 or via email at justin@7971400.com.  I will be happy to set up a time to speak with you directly regarding your event and expectations.

Testimonials
Please review some of the testimonials Justin has received from his speaking engagements in the Praise section noted in the website. Thank you for taking the time to review this information.