Five Star Institute Announces New National Appraisal Congress, Chairman

DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Five Star Institute announced today the formation of the National Appraisal Congress (NAC). In response to a developing need for thought leadership and the promotion of best practices and execution, the NAC will serve as a collection of subject matter experts to foster collaboration in the real estate appraisal industry.

In conjunction with the announcement, Jordan Petkovski was named the committee's Chairman. Petkovski has worked in the residential appraisal industry in various senior positions for more than 15 years. He currently serves as the Chief Appraiser for TSI Appraisal, a division of Title Source. Petkovski is a nationally recognized author and subject matter expert with respect to residential appraisal practices.

"I couldn't be happier with the opportunity to serve," Petkovski said. "Property appraisals are an important part of market valuations, and I'm looking forward to leading the NAC at a time in our industry where our profession is at the epicenter of stability and progress for housing and communities."

Ed Delgado, President and CEO of The Five Star Institute, believes the NAC can prove to be an invaluable resource for the mortgage community. "Valuation providers are a point of focus for the industry, and the formation of the NAC is an important step forward for the appraisal community," Delgado said.

About The Five Star Institute
The Five Star Institute is a publishing, communications, marketing, and event planning company. The Institute hosts the largest mortgage event in the United States—the Five Star Conference and Expo. Among its many publications are DS News, dedicated solely to default servicing, and MReport, a B2B trade publication serving the broader mortgage field. Additional information about the Five Star Institute's many business-building opportunities can be found at www.TheFiveStar.com.

About TSI Appraisal®
TSI Appraisal (www.tsiappraisal.com), a division of Title Source (www.titlesource.com), is a leading Appraisal Management Company (AMC) that provides a variety of valuation products and services nationwide. TSI Appraisal facilitates over 550,000 appraisals annually, making it one of the country's largest AMCs. All appraisals are audited to guarantee compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Financial Institutions Reform Recovery and Enforcement Act guidelines (FIRREA) and Dodd-Frank regulations.

Media Contact:
Colin Robins
The Five Star Institute
214.525.6700

SOURCE The Five Star Institute