Anybody know a reputable appraiser?

[Joseph Zanazan]

I am a direct lender and broker in Los Angeles and am expanding my business outside of my surrounding counties of Orange, San Diego, etc over to Central and Northern California counties. 

Our marketing efforts are going above and beyond just our back yard and we are looking to more consistently have a footprint throughout the state. As a result of growth, we look to establish relationships with reputable appraisers that we can send business to on any of our purchase or refinance deals.

I'm reaching out to the realtors because i don't think there is anybody out there that has their finger on the pulse and is more aware about whats going on in their part of town more than realtors do. I'm hoping my realtor friends can point me in the right direction and help me send business to their fellow licensed professionals in the area so we can keep our referrals flowing, maybe even get a referral for myself one day, who knows.

I need an appraiser in the Sacramento Area and in the Santa Barbara area...

Thank you for everyones' time and all referrals are appreciated.

[Soh Tanaka]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that the rule changed, and the lender can't pick his own appraiser.