Commission accepts Catherine Hamlin’s experience log; requests three sample reports including a cost approach

The Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Commission approved the experience log submitted by RCR applicant Catherine Hamlin and directed her to provide sample reports for further review.

Commissioners reviewed the log in detail and praised the level of supervision documentation, with one member noting the supervisor “took the time to talk about what they actually did, and that you can see the progress of the appraiser as you go through the years.” The commission voted to accept Hamlin’s log as presented.

Members selected three reports they want submitted for the next review cycle: a multifamily file at 95–97 Ashley Street (Bridgeport), a single‑family at 10 Rocky Field Road (Westport), and a condominium at 37C Happy Hollow Circle (Stratford). Commissioners also asked Hamlin to expand one recent single‑family report to include a full cost approach and to provide a current sample that reflects recent work. Hamlin said she expects to deliver the requested reports within the next month and staff confirmed the items will be distributed to commissioners in advance of the next meeting.

Why it matters: Acceptance of the experience log clears a key administrative hurdle toward certification; the requested samples will determine whether Hamlin’s reporting meets commission standards for lender work and for documentation of valuation methods (including the cost approach).

Next steps: Hamlin will submit the three specific sample reports plus one expanded report that includes a cost approach. Staff will circulate the materials to commissioners and schedule Hamlin for the next available meeting review.