In Recognition of the Highest Achievements in Manufactured Housing
Ted Boers established Datacomp Appraisal Services in 1987 to serve a need he saw in the Manufactured Housing Industry. At the time, manufactured homes were valued using the Book approach. As a former loan originator, Ted understood that location was a significant and critical factor in determining value for all housing options, including Manufactured Homes. To address this need Ted started Datacomp Appraisal Services and offered comparable-based appraisals to lenders financing manufactured homes, first in Michigan and subsequently across the country. With the help of his partners and team members, Datacomp continued to grow, to launch MHVillage as a sister company, and to add other products and services for the benefit of the industry and its customers.
What do you view as the biggest achievement in your career?
As I look back over the last 30-plus years, I am certainly pleased that our companies were able to make a positive difference in the manufactured home industry and in the lives of our team members. The availability of financing is obviously is critical to both home buyers and home sellers and financial institutions should always be concerned about the value of their collateral.
What work or life skill do you give the most credit for your achievements?
I do not claim to have any significant life skills other than perhaps common sense. However, I was taught by my Christian, immigrant, parents to serve others and to treat co-workers, customers, and employees the way you want to be treated. I would hope that our employees and our customers would agree that we have done that.
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