Reading a Decision Record for the first time
What's in a sealed Decision Record, what it actually proves, and what an appraiser should look for when they open one.
June 4, 2026
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Notes from Justin Moriarty
CEO · Appraisal SME · Founder
Justin is a licensed appraiser in both Washington and Oregon, with decades of Pacific NW field experience. His posts focus on practice — what reviewers actually look for, why specific rules trigger, and how to read kickback patterns in real reports.