Learn about the Real Estate Appraiser Commission members and find public meetings, agendas and minutes.
The purpose of this advisory commission is to provide new insights, solve business problems, and serve as a liaison between appraisal practitioners, the public, and the Department of Licensing.
The members of the commission have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Meet at the call of the director or upon its own initiative.
- Serve as a liaison between licensed appraisers, the public, and the Department of Licensing.
- Study the Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act (18.140 RCW) and recommend changes to the director or the legislature.
Commission members
Below are the current commission members, roles, and term expiration dates.
| Member | Role | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Biethan, Certified General | Chair | January 31, 2027 |
| Claire Elston, Certified Residential | Vice Chair | August 31, 2025 |
| Brent Palmer, Certified General | Commissioner | May 31, 2024 |
| Dean Potter, Certified General | Commissioner | January 31, 2027 |
| Jay Sporn, Certified Residential | Commissioner | August 31, 2025 |
| Stan Sidor, Certified General | Commissioner | January 10, 2026 |
| Denise Stephens, Certified Residential | Commissioner | January 10, 2026 |
Commission meetings
This is a record of the meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and materials related to each meeting.
Upcoming meetings
October 12, 2023 10 a.m.
Virtual meeting
- Meeting materials posted when available
Past meetings
July 13, 2023 10 a.m.
Virtual meeting
- July 2023 agenda
- July 2023 audio (MP3, 2 hours 2 minutes)
- July 2023 audio transcript
May 16, 2023 10 a.m.
Virtual meeting
- May 2023 agenda
- May 2023 audio (MP3, 1 hour 37 minutes)
- May 2023 audio transcript
April 13, 2023 10 a.m.
Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- April 2023 agenda
- April 2023 minutes
- April 2023 audio (MP3, 3 minutes)
- April 2023 audio transcript
January 12, 2023 10 a.m.
Virtual meeting
- January 2023 agenda
- January 2023 minutes
- January 2023 audio (MP3, 2 hours 7 minutes)
- January 2023 audio transcript
November 17, 2022 9 a.m.
Virtual meeting
- November 2022 agenda
- November 2022 minutes
- November 2022 audio (MP3, 54 minutes)
- November 2022 audio transcript
August 18, 2022 9 a.m.
Virtual meeting
- August 2022 agenda
- August 2022 minutes
- August 2022 audio (MP3, 1 hour 54 minutes)
- August 2022 audio transcript
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