I became associated with an Appraiser in 1989 in Billings, Montana and started doing research on farms and ranches for him, I then decided I wanted to be an appraiser as I enjoyed the job with all it’s diversity and nuances and in time I convinced him to train me.

I first got licensed in Wyoming and then 6 months later became licensed in Montana and for the next 12 years I spent building a business which was known as Hauf Appraising.  In 2005 I toyed with the idea of retiring but after a little more than a year of being out of the loop, I re-entered the appraising business and added associates so that we could broaden the scope of our services.

Our specialty is appraising residential properties and small land tract purchases with an emphasis on unusual properties.  We travel a 12 county radius around Yellowstone County and appraise all levels of property from small town residential properties to high end mountain residential  properties.  We have valuated properties from $50k to $2.75 million.

Nancy Cox
Mobile Notary / Operations

After meeting Jerry Hauf of Hauf Appraising in 2003 while he was appraising my home, we found that we had a lot in common in the business world and we continued to maintain a friendship for several years.  Jerry retired for a short while but then he re-entered the appraising business in 2006 and he asked if I’d be a part of his bigger plan.

Being in business myself as a traveling Mobile Notary, I brought a broader spectrum of services to our clients.  I took on the role of Marketing and Operations Manager and after becoming further acquainted with the appraising business I decided to pursue a career as an appraiser.  I will maintain the original position with the company, but will also be involved in the company as an active appraiser while continuing to offer my Mobile Notary services.

Jerry and I met through a mutual friend a few years ago.  Having an interest in all areas of real estate, I was fascinated by his business.  Looking at all of the different aspects and challenges of the Real Estate Appraising Business escalated my interest.  So, when Jerry approached me about becoming an associate, I simply couldn't say no.  The diversity of this business will certainly prove to be a welcome challenge.

My years of experience as a professional photographer will undoubtedly help me bring another valuable aspect to this great company.  I am looking forward to entering a new area of real estate photography but at the same time I will still continue to offer my various photography services.