From Seal Beach to $30M Estates: How MJ Carroll Built a Career on Curiosity, Mentorship, and GritIn this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” veteran appraiser MJ Carroll proves that you don’t need to have it all figured out to build a long, successful career—you just need to stay curious.

MJ started his journey as a bank teller in Southern California. A few decades (and thousands of inspections) later, he’s appraising high-end properties in places like Aspen and Laguna Beach. His secret? A willingness to ask questions, lean on mentors, and say “yes” before he felt ready.

For MJ, mentorship was everything. He didn’t just learn appraising—he absorbed it alongside peers, through intense hands-on training and years of collaborative fieldwork.

Even now, with luxury homes and resort estates on his resume, MJ remains committed to learning. His story is a reminder that growth doesn’t stop at certification—and that experience, not ego, is what sets great appraisers apart.

Tune in to this inspiring episode to hear how MJ Carroll turned early doubt into decades of excellence—and why curiosity might be your most valuable credential.