Introductory Bios for Speaking Events

As a frequent speaker at conferences and events, below are different versions of my bio in longer and shorter versions and some with snarky content. Click on the + sign for content. These can be easily copied and edited for introduction depending upon the audience.

  • Ernie Durbin is the Chief Valuation Officer at Voxtur, where he develops innovative solutions for the valuation industry and expands Voxtur Valuation Services. He holds the prestigious CRE designation from The Counselors of Real Estate and the SRA and AI-RRS designations from the Appraisal Institute. Durbin has contributed to various special projects, including the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI). He received the 2018 Valuation Visionary award from the Collateral Risk Network (CRN) and serves on the Real Property Valuation Committee for the National Association of Realtors. In his private practice, Durbin focuses on complex residential valuation challenges. He is married to Velina and has four children.

  • Ernie Durbin serves as the Chief Valuation Officer at Voxtur, where he utilizes the company's technologies to develop innovative solutions for the valuation industry. Durbin's expertise has been crucial in creating the technology and methodologies behind Voxtur's proprietary valuation products. With 40 years of real estate valuation experience, he has also expanded Voxtur Valuation Services to include portfolio review and due diligence.

    Durbin holds the prestigious CRE designation from The Counselors of Real Estate, an invitation-only recognition for professionals with proven expertise in real estate problem-solving. Real Estate Counseling involves providing unbiased advice or guidance that significantly influences real estate decisions, without personal bias or conflicts of interest.

    Additionally, Durbin has earned the SRA and AI-RRS designations from the Appraisal Institute. He has contributed to several special projects and serves as an advisor for the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI), a nationwide program aimed at attracting newcomers to the real estate appraisal field while promoting diversity. Ernie has also held positions with The Appraisal Foundation, including membership on the Appraisal Practices Board and the Industry Advisory Council (IAC).

    As a member of the Executive Council of the Collateral Risk Network (CRN), Ernie was honored with the 2018 Valuation Visionary award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation, and professionalism within the valuation profession. This accolade is awarded based on peer nominations from the CRN.

    Ernie is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors, holding the Residential Accredited Appraiser designation (RAA) and serving on the Real Property Valuation Committee. This committee assesses issues related to real property valuation and proposes policy recommendations to the National Association of Realtors and other industry stakeholders.

    In his private appraisal practice, Ernie specializes in identifying and addressing complex residential valuation challenges in the Greater Cincinnati Area. His expertise includes specialized appraisals such as relocation, review, REO, and forensic assignments.

    Ernie is married to Velina, and together they have four children aged between 27 and 37.

    Specialties: Valuation Technology, Valuation Consulting, Conference Speaker, Market Analytics, Real Estate Data Analysis and Management, Forensic Residential Appraisals, and Relocation Appraisals.

  • Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage a man who knows the value of a good joke, the appraisal guru who can estimate the worth of a property faster than you can say "location, location, location!" With a keen eye for detail and a knack for solving complex valuation problems, he's the real estate world's answer to Sherlock Holmes. Please give a warm welcome to the Chief Valuation Officer at Voxtur, the one and only, Ernie Durbin!

  • Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be captivated by a man who not only knows the value of a good joke but also the value of your home, down to the last square foot! The appraisal virtuoso who can pinpoint the worth of a property faster than you can say "location, location, location!" He's the human embodiment of Zillow on steroids, and his keen eye for detail is matched only by his razor-sharp wit.

    With a career spanning four decades, our esteemed guest has mastered the art of solving complex valuation problems, making him the real estate world's answer to Sherlock Holmes. He has the remarkable ability to turn the seemingly mundane world of property appraisals into a thrilling adventure filled with twists and turns. When he's not busy revolutionizing the valuation industry, you might find him sharing his wisdom and humor as a highly sought-after conference speaker.

    As the Chief Valuation Officer at Voxtur, he has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge solutions and expanding the company's valuation services. His numerous accolades and designations are a testament to his commitment to excellence, innovation, and professionalism in the field of real estate valuation.

    So, without further ado, please give a warm and thunderous round of applause to the maestro of property valuations, the king of market analytics, and the sultan of real estate data analysis – the one and only, Ernie Durbin!