D.S. Murphy

04/24/2026

Join us for our FREE Litigation Workshop and learn about how valuation meets the courtroom. This workshop is taught by Lead Instructor and Certified Appraiser, Mark Durden. Mark has over 25 years of industry experience and extensive courtroom testimony expertise. Register today! https://forms.gle/xyMhyu8VHKR2MD6B7

03/20/2026

What a great group of women! Last night I was honored to be a part of EmpowerHer for Women in Real Estate Investment. D.S.Murphy has some of the strongest, most hardworking females and I’m proud to have them by my side. Thanks for a wonderful event. The speakers were poised and intelligent and the vibes were spot on. .falconer.shelter.lending .falconer.shelter.lending

03/04/2026

Come on out and get 3 hours of CE! Thank you Donika Parker for hosting this fabulous event. We are excited to have another opportunity to get CE while seeing a gorgeous property (instead of sitting in chairs and listening to an instructor for 3 hours). Don't miss i!

02/16/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY - JOIN US for an Appraisal Field Trip with Scott Murphy at John Wieland Homes in Cu***ng. Receive 3 CE Hours and do it while touring a beautiful home and networking with other industry leaders. Sign up today! - We hope to see you there.

https://events.humanitix.com/02-18-26-appraisal-field-trip-ce-class-smurphy

01/12/2026

2026 is shaping up to be a year of stability—not chaos.
As buyers and sellers adjust to the new normal, pricing will become clearer, unrealistic listings will fade out, and the market will start to move with more confidence.
We expect activity to pick up from recent lows—but without the frenzy of the pandemic years. Instead of emotion and urgency, the market will be guided by fundamentals, data, and smarter decisions.
A steadier market creates better outcomes for everyone.
Check out this article for a data-driven breakdown… https://www.premieratlantarealestate.com/blog/metro-atlanta-residential-real-estate-2025-year-end-report/

01/09/2026

Appraisal isn’t about only intuition—it’s about data.

Every valuation is built on real market indicators: inventory levels, absorption rates, sales volume, months of supply, days on market, and price behavior. These metrics tell the story of what buyers and sellers are actually doing—not what we think might happen.

When appraisers step back and analyze the market as a whole, clear patterns emerge. Consistent data leads to defensible conclusions, and defensible conclusions lead to stronger decisions for homeowners, agents, and lenders.

01/08/2026

In today’s market, pricing right from the start matters more than ever. A pre-listing appraisal helps you enter the new year with clarity—not guesswork.

✔ Set realistic expectations with your seller
✔ Identify potential appraisal challenges early
✔ Price with confidence, backed by data

Start the year strong by leading with strategy instead of luck.

12/17/2025

11/17/2025

THIS THURSDAY! Another opportunity to join us for a great Field Trip class taught by Scott Murphy of D.S. Murphy and Mark Caffiers of Vigilant Property Inspections. Sign up now - spots are limited. Hope to see you there!

https://events.humanitix.com/fieldtripwithkwandccm