Graham's Cyber Corner

Graham's Cyber Corner

A New Series with Graham Fischer-Corners

Graham Fischer-Corners is the CTO and founder of SeraphimGate Systems, an IT consulting firm based out of Santa Barbara, California. His passion for technology brought him to the Silicon Rivera, and after guiding several high-tech companies from start-ups to IPO ready, he founded SeraphimGate Systems to bring his expertise in system architecture and security to SMBs. Whether general consulting on cybersecurity best practices or the intricate details of a cloud deployment, Graham helps SMBs including LIA to achieve maximum returns on their IT investments without hiring a full-time IT staff. Graham is always excited to engage with clients and help them solve even the most demanding IT problems.

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I had a problem with an estate appraisal. I completed the appraisal and the executor told me they wanted to use it to get a "hard money" bridge loan so someone could purchase the property. She did not understand the problem: "an appraisal is an appraisal". Many people don't know what appraisers do or their regulatory requirements. I was very upset and called LIA. Magda returned my call promptly. She was very patient and said it was a scope of work issue that was not clear at the time of accepting the assignment. I wish I would have called sooner. Magda clarified the facts and put my mind at ease. I called the client back and she said the lender would use his own appraiser. What a relief that was. LIA is there when I need them and won't cancel my insurance (or decline to renew it) if I call for advice. Thank you LIA and thank you Magda!

Ann O'Rourke, MAI, SRA, MBAAlameda, CA