FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Laya Gavin
Designated Broker / Owner
EXIT Realty Sun City
623-552-3255
Laya@exitrealtysuncity.com
Laya Gavin and Daeon Smith-Jones Complete Appraisal Institute 75-Hour Core Curriculum — Strengthening Valuation Expertise at EXIT Realty Sun City
Milestone Marks Progress Toward State Appraiser Licensure
Surprise, AZ (Grassroots Newswire) October 28, 2025 -- EXIT Realty Sun City proudly announces that Laya Gavin and Daeon Smith-Jones have successfully completed the Appraisal Institute’s 75-Hour Core Curriculum, a major milestone on the path to becoming state-licensed appraisers. The Appraisal Institute (AI) is the leading professional association for real estate appraisers, known for advancing rigorous standards in property valuation.
“This is an intentional step toward full licensure,” said Laya Gavin, Designated Broker at EXIT Realty Sun City. “Our clients already benefit from disciplined pricing and market analysis. As we complete our experience hours and exams, we’re helping strengthen the pipeline of qualified appraisers.”
“Rigorous valuation skills are indispensable in today’s market,” added Daeon Smith-Jones, Realtor® with EXIT Realty Sun City. “Completing AI’s core education deepens our analytical standards as we advance toward licensure.”
Completion of the Appraisal Institute’s 75-Hour Core Curriculum is a prerequisite educational milestone and does not, by itself, confer licensure. Licensure is granted by individual states based on qualifying education, supervised experience, and examination.
Why This Milestone Matters
The appraisal profession faces an aging workforce and limited new entrants:
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As of December 2022, the U.S. had about 70,000 licensed or certified real estate appraisers holding 93,665 active licenses.
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By 2025, registry data shows a net decline to approximately 66,715 active appraisers holding 91,290 licenses.
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66% of appraisers are age 50 or older, and just 8.8% have fewer than five years’ experience.
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Women remain underrepresented, comprising only 26.9% of the profession.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects roughly 6,300 openings per year for property appraisers and assessors from 2024–2034, many due to retirements.
“Representation and renewal matter,” said Gavin. “We’re proud to be part of the next generation entering the valuation field and to bring added diversity and discipline to our market.”
Careers at EXIT Realty Sun City
EXIT Realty Sun City is growing. Licensed and aspiring agents interested in a brokerage that invests in professional development and individualized career paths are encouraged to call 623-552-3255 to learn more about joining our team.
About the Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute is a global professional association of real estate appraisers that advances professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through education and credentialing. Visit www.appraisalinstitute.org .
For more information about EXIT Realty Sun City, please call 623-552-3255. EXIT Realty Sun City is located at 15331 W Bell Rd., Ste 212, Surprise, AZ 85374.
About EXIT Realty: Founded in Canada in 1996, EXIT Realty is a company built on human potential. A full service, progressive, real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT creates true business entrepreneurs and has paid out over $2/3 billion in single-level residual income to its associates since its inception, as well as allocated $8 million to charity, to-date, through a portion of every transaction fee received and applied to EXIT Realty Corp. International's charitable fund. For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com and www.joinexitrealty.com.
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Daeon Smith-Jones
Laya Gavin
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