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10+ years of experience
Owner and operator of Northern Arizona’s largest residential appraisal company, employing 4 appraisers. Hired, trained, and mentored appraisers; managed operations; and critiqued all appraisals, company-wide.
- Earned distinction as the only appraisal company in Northern Arizona with a commercial storefront.
- Completed 4 to 6 appraisals per day and easily handled 500% more volume than average.
- Drove increased volume by generating high quality appraisals that met lenders’ needs.
- Created lucrative professional partnerships with over 230 lenders by leveraging an extreme attention to detail and highly responsive customer service.
10+ years of experience
Received certified general appraiser certification
- Reliable, sometimes worked till 2:30am to meet deadline.
- Learned from prestigious MAI who consistently makes “the list” as top appraiser
- Commended by manager on quality and timeliness of appraisal reports
- Increased company’s profits by bringing in additional residential and commercial appraisals due to personal contacts, sales and networking skills
10+ years of experience
Responsible for overseeing daily operations, including developing client base, managing workflow and valuations of residential real estate. Built long-term relationships with primary lending institutions, attorneys and private clients through direct marketing and referrals.
- Secured, developed and maintained client relationships in the mortgage and legal industries, ultimately building a client base of more than 15 established lenders, including BB&T, HUD, Primary Capital Advisors, US Bank and First Century Bank, resulting in a 100% increase in revenues over a 5 year period
- Continued appraisal education to further qualifications to complete complex assignments with a greater scope of work
- Expanded technology to speed production and accuracy of appraisal assignments in a drive for better customer service
- Researched, analyzed and developed accurate appraisal and review products for various industries
- Consulted for banks, developers, real estate agents and legal professionals in regards to their independent business needs
- Specialized in valuations for attorneys for wills, estates and trusts, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue
- Provided exceptional customers service for our clients, ultimately leading to long term relationships and a growing referral pipeline
10+ years of experience
Inspected residential properties noting condition, forms of obsolescence, and other factors that affect value, searched MLS for comparable sales and wrote appraisals in compliance with USPAP and FNMA guidelines.
- Hired and trained contract appraisers and delegated a volume of up to 100 appraisal assignments per month.
- Reviewed appraisals for quality and accuracy, signed off as Supervisory Appraiser.
- Oversaw management of the work flow, provided excellent customer service, notified client of delays and ensured each appraisal was completed in a timely manner.
- Grew and maintained client base through recommendations by satisfied clients including: Wells Fargo, Chase, 5/3rd Bank, Windsor Mortgage, Guaranteed Rate, and other mortgage companies, banks, attorneys, real estate agents and private parties.
0-5 years of experience
Inspected subject properties of varying styles on drive-by and interior orders throughout MD and PA.
- Conducted site inspections to assess conditions, construction, functional design, and special features of properties.
- Analyzed neighborhood market, land property, and surrounding homes to determine trends in pricing and value.
- Performed sales comparison, income, and cost approach methods to determine current market value for the subject property.
- Prioritized multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines and maximize productivity.
- Applied arithmetic skills to calculate property value, entered appraisal data into database, and prepared clear and accurate reports and records related to the appraisal of real property for assessment and taxation purposes.
- Used appraisal methods, theory, practices and procedures to establish current value accessibility for all types of real property.
0-5 years of experience
Measured and sketched housing floor plans, documented various conditions, and imparted opinions on overall worth of the property
- Appraised properties ranging from $100k – $950k
- Made appointments with real estate owners and bank owned property for appraising visits. Provided information to real estate owners about the appraising process
- Assisted in the report by finding comparable properties, property specifications/documentations, and photographs of the subject property and comparables
0-5 years of experience
Performed extensive property valuation analysis for the purpose of establishing a value for ad valorem/tax assessment purpose.
- Determined value by field inspections, while considering factors such as market value, location, building and replacement costs.
- Reviewed and analyzed sales data.
- Measured and sketched structures and land parcels, using legal descriptions, field inspections, maps, drawings and by Pictomatry (an aerial oblique photography system).
- Correlated data to complete report of final appraisal value.
- Updated and maintained property record cards.
- Responded to inquiries from the public regarding appraisal procedures and legislation.
- Defended the values to the public, County Board and the State Equalization Board.
10+ years of experience
Worked daily with underwriters, brokers, title companies, real estate agents and individual homeowners on residential real estate appraisals.
- Reviewed work of peers for indescrepancies and instructed peers of methods to correct any errors in a professional manner.
- Appraised residential properties including government loans.
- Managed the day to day operations of the company including: marketing; accounting; inventory; customer relations and product quality.
0-5 years of experience
Performed and generated over 500 residential property valuations throughout the State of Connecticut.
- Researched and compiled data on subject property, analysis of potential comparable sales, and subject property neighborhood characteristics utilizing software databases, assessor information, MLS, and realtors.
- Performed inspections and measurements on subject properties, and exterior inspections of sales comparables.
- Generated appraisal reports using WINTOTAL and ACI software.
0-5 years of experience
- Obtained, processed, and analyzed data for the timely completion of valuations for tax assessment purposes
- Made site visits and conducted reviews of records to investigate and analyze appropriate data affecting the valuation for the site, structures and personal property to determine the elements affecting value
- Gathered, processed, recorded, and analyzed cost, sale, income, and expense data
- Measured income-producing characteristics of properties and capitalized the income stream into value
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents and other materials as part of project due diligence process
6-10 years of experience
Attained successful rapport with homeowners and real estate companies by remaining efficient, resourceful and genuine
- Prioritized client’s time and goals by maintaining excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated technological expertise with data and software for valuation and lending analysis
- Experienced providing residential appraisals in seven Southeastern Wisconsin counties
0-5 years of experience
Constantly improved time management skills, data gathering and analysis, property inspection and report writing.
- Obtained Certified License while under tutelage of a Certified Appraiser.
- Increased my knowledge by appraising complex properties and managing a large work load of assignments.
- I was one of the top producers of the firm.
- Cultivated, maintained, and serviced multiple client pools.
- Expanded service areas
10+ years of experience
- Completed residential appraisal report assignments, mainly for mortgage financing purposes.
- Gathered property data from various online sources and public records.
- Calculated gross living area of property improvements using sketching software.
- Performed data analysis and calculated value adjustments.
- Generated final reports to clients using reporting software.
0-5 years of experience
- Set values for Deed in Lieu, HAFA & Internal Shorts Sales, Bid Instruction and REO. Through December 2014 captured $6.7 million in “over range recovery†from REO sales.
- Member of NW & SE valuation teams – with assigned responsibilities for Idaho, Iowa, Washington, Oregon and Virginia with shared responsibility for Georgia.
- Committee member: RFQ Outsourced Valuation Platform from 6 competing firms. Evaluated, selected and assisted with the implementation of Valuation Vision’s BPOMerge.
- Helped organize The National Day of Prayer for the Dallas/Addison offices. Volunteer for FNMA’s 7DaysToServe projects and regular volunteer at The Bridge homeless shelter.
10+ years of experience
Appraised various types of complex residential properties, collected and analyzed data, reviewed, investigated, and verified appraisal reports completed by other appraisers. Listed and sold various types of real estate properties, analyzed and negotiated purchase contracts and fees, completed Broker Price Opinions and other types of alternate valuations on residential properties. Supervised and maintained property preservation on real estate properties.
- Knowledgeable in alternate valuation products: BPOs, RMVs, HVRs and RDPs.
- Quickly learned several clients’ appraisal systems as an appraisal vendor.
- Met all clients’ deadlines to insure a quick turnaround of foreclosed properties.
- Managed all aspects of real estate appraisal processes from initial listing to closing.
- Appraised residential homes for diverse client base for various purposes.
- Developed a network of real estate brokers/agents to locate and negotiate home purchases in 45 days.
- Developed and designed real estate and appraisal websites for the corporation.
0-5 years of experience
Completed financially regulated appraisal transactions for a variety of property types including: multifamily, vacant land, flex-use, industrial, office, retail, etc
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser # 1975-10
- Appraisal Institute Candidate for MAI Designation
- Interviewed property representatives for transaction verification
- Inspected properties for construction, condition, and functional design
- Prepared written reports to support value conclusions
- Fluent in developing sales, cost, and income capitalization approaches to value
10+ years of experience
Generated revenues over $1 million since start of operations.
- Trained and mentored 5 appraiser trainees with successful exam completion.
- Facilitate for National Mortgage Companies in the State of Arizona.
- Equivalent of BA in educational classes and requirements to obtain a State of Arizona Certification for Appraisers.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinate physical inspections between buyers, sellers, agents, investors, and contractors.
- Direct Conversations with Clients to Identify and Determine Problem to be Solved
- Analyze Develop and Reconcile Opinions
- Communicate and Summarize Results and Opinions with Written and / or Oral Reports
- Performed Feasibility Analysis, Consultation, and Appraisals on Proposed and Existing Commercial Developments
0-5 years of experience
- Implemented company’s first database.
- Collaborated with firm’s principals and solved initial start-up and later database issues.
- Subsequent to the database’s completion, trained appraisers how to use the system.
- Conducted commercial appraisal reports of industrial uses, professional offices, multifamily
0-5 years of experience
Prepared and reviewed full and field residential reports for single and multi-unit properties throughout GA and NC
- Relocated to North Carolina to assist an understaffed Charlotte office
- Held North Carolina Certified Residential appraiser license while maintaining Georgia Certified Residential appraisal license
- Consistently met or exceeded weekly appraisal quotas while maintaining quality standards
- Provided hands-on appraisals, scheduling, training, motivation, performance evaluations, service quality, and customer relationship development
- Created new business while providing appraisals within existing client base
- Interacted with banks and RTC foreclosures
- Coordinated appraisal activities with: insurance companies, mortgage bankers, banks, savings and loans, attorneys and individuals
0-5 years of experience
Appraised residential property
- Inspected property and prepared appraisal reports
- Prepared FHA reports
- Prepared several REO appraisals with lists of repairs to determine resale value
- Analyzed BPOs for various banks and assisted on many commercial reports
- Performed and coordinated all aspects of appraisal office activities
- Stored and integrated information for propagation to appraisers and clients
- Established and rapport with clients. Offered solutions to client concerns
- Collaborated with financial institutions.
- Supervised trainee appraisers.
0-5 years of experience
- Researched and analyzed market data for the appraisal of real property and determination of value
- Utilized strong writing skills to prepare clear, complete, well written and easy to understand appraisal reports
- Performed field investigations of properties
- Analyzed and conducted desk reviews of appraisal reports prepared by others
- Interpreted and applied USPAP standards and Fannie Mae guidelines to each assignment
- Investigated construction quality and overall condition of properties; identified health and safety issues; utilized extensive construction and design background to estimate cost to cure
- Evaluated functional features & design characteristics of properties
- Reviewed and verified legal descriptions of properties with multiple sources, including county records
6-10 years of experience
Conducted market research, sales and trend analyses and inspections of properties in assigned neighborhoods.
- Appraised complex residential, vacant and environmentally sensitive properties.
- Analyzed property assessments for neighborhood equity according to statistical techniques.
- Responded to taxpayer inquiries. Made presentations to the Board of Equalization and defended recommendations.
- Researched Zoning and planning documents to evaluate the effect on property valuations.
- Member of Task Forces on compensation and revitalization of Richmond Highway Corridor.
10+ years of experience
Conducted inspections of residential property
- Analyzed real estate market
- Identified appropriate comparable sales
- Developed appraisal reports for clients
- Communicated with borrowers, clients and lenders
10+ years of experience
Twelve years of commercial real estate analysis and mortgage valuation development for land and buildings, primarily multifamily residential, industrial warehouse, office, and retail properties.
- Developed a broad understanding of residential and commercial construction planning and design, building mechanical systems, and general facility operations principles.
- Recognized for dependability and flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and using tact and discretion in dealing with multiple concerned parties and sensitive financial information.
- Well-developed abilities to research and document relevant information in order to develop opinions of value, in full compliance with appraisal and regulatory standards.
10+ years of experience
Appraised over one-half billion dollars worth of Commercial Real Estate for estate, government, financing and litigation purposes
- Manage every aspect of business for a 9-person firm, including AP/AR, marketing, IT infrastructure, HR, budgeting and planning
- Implementation and training of several software solutions including: QuickBooks, Argus, Task Manager and Narrative1
- Serve as an expert witness explaining and defending appraisals of real property
- Serve as subject matter expert for certified continuing education credit for attorneys, assessors and appraisers
- Successful implementation of a comprehensive fee-split compensation plan, management segmentation
- Use of proforma, finance and market data in the valuation of complex properties; assignments including financial forecasting and modeling with significant research and clear concise reporting of conclusions
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for evaluating and determining the reliability of retrospective appraisals for loans sold to [company name]
- Responsible for composing repurchase letters to lenders when properties prove to be ineligible, or when the appraisal opinion of value is not reasonably supported
- Assisted in testing and training others for the implementation of new Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) proprietary software
- Assisted in testing and training others for the development of ALPHA Software (became Collateral Underwriter)
- Worked on special project involving high loss loans
0-5 years of experience
Performed commercial appraisals covering a variety of multi-family, retail, industrial, and office property types.
- Performed market research and analysis required for proper accomplishment of valuation assignments.
- Reviewed building codes and zoning bylaws in order to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
- Utilized Excel and Argus to perform cash flow modeling and analysis.
0-5 years of experience
- Researched, analyzed and appraised residential real estate for lenders & management companies
- Evaluated risk and value for income-producing, non-income-producing, and new construction properties
- Reported value and method of evaluation according to State, Federal, and corporate standards/requirements
10+ years of experience
Responsible for operation of appraisal office, including office performance, control of cash flow, customer services, and management of staff.
- Develop and direct execution of strategies to improve appraisal service and quality.
- Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that work objectives are met.
- Communicate sales goals, department performance, and opportunities with staff.
- Increased sales at appraisal firm over $150,000 in first year and a half.
- Maintained positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, clients and effective handling of complex or difficult situations involving others.
- Consistently achieved annual sales goals with minimal attrition. During one tree-year period I did lose a single significant account.
- Coordinated and reviewed appraisal reports to ensure quality and high standards.
- Motivated others to perform at their highest ability.
0-5 years of experience
Appraises single-family homes, condominiums, rental properties (up to quadplexes), and raw land, in Palm Beach county, for America’s oldest and largest real property appraisal company, headquartered in Minnesota since 1945.
- Clients include major lending institutions nationwide.
- Completes, every two years, the state-mandated 30 hours of Continuing Education, which includes national appraisal laws/statutes; state law; and real estate laws/regulations.
- Utilizes Internet-based research tools, such as FlexMLS; County online data; State resources; and other private data-gathering techniques to formulate appraisal reports.
- Writes appraisal reports, which includes narrative information and economic theories in estimating property values.
- Interfaces with the branch offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, and the home office in St. Paul, regarding the order of, the data collection process, formation, and the submittal of a completed appraisal report, according to U.S.P.A.P. standards.
- Works with the Branch Manager in both formulating goals for the branch as a whole, and personally, with regard to minimizing errors and maximizing earnings.
0-5 years of experience
Research current trends in market areas and apply findings to locate necessary comparable properties within a subjects neighborhood
- Schedule and inspect various properties based on client requests
- Sketch interior inspections when needed to verify a subject’s square footage
- Search sales history to better understand changing market environments
- Complete appraisal reports and adjust against comparable properties to determine value
- Adhere to all UAD, client, and USPAP guidelines
6-10 years of experience
Complete valuation reports for $1.5m total worth of real estate properties every month
- Valuation of multi-family property using discounted cash flow analysis and comparable property sales models
- Research and analyze the market data and history to ensure precise and accurate valuation
- Identify market trends and conditions for real estate markets
- Identify recently sold comparable properties to be used in valuation of the subject property
6-10 years of experience
- Apprenticed with independent licensed appraiser with 40+ years in the real estate profession.
- Involved with appraisals in excess of 700 reports and construction inspections.
- Provided support from appointment scheduling to assisting with report analysis and submission.
- Gathered, processed and entered data for analysis purposes.
- Assisted with all field inspections of both subject properties and comparable sales.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of construction quality and terminology.
- Familiar with construction plans and specifications.
- Familiar with court house records/research in various counties throughout middle Tennessee.
0-5 years of experience
Determine market value for commercial properties in Dallas County through various activities including site visits, analyzing income/expense statements, examining lease abstracts, reviewing sales comparables, and market research.
- Negotiate values on all property types with taxpayers and tax representatives during the Appraisal Review Board process.
- Represent the appraisal district in formal board hearings for all property types during the Appraisal Review period.
- Responsible for checking on permits as of January 1 to determine progress of any remodels or new construction that affects the property value.
- Process income/expense statements and rent rolls to help create models on high value complex office buildings as part of special project group.
- Assist tax payers and various other customers with inquiries pertaining to property values.
10+ years of experience
Performed over 4,000 appraisals and valuations on all forms of real estate including residential, commercial and mixed use properties. Also analyzed and calculated rental leases.
- Appraisals were performed for various concerns including banks (mortgages), U.S. government (FHA and HUD), attorneys (tax grievance, divorce and estate purposes), and personal (listing price and marketing strategy).
- Appraising properties while conforming to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
- Initiating contact with clients by phone, e-mail and personal contact; thru the various stages of the appraisal process
- The recruitment of other appraisers and working with them on a split fee basis.
- Was responsible for all billing, collection and application of accounts receivable.
6-10 years of experience
- Completed all course requirements eligible to become a State Certified
- Residential Appraiser
- R1,R2,R3,R4,AQ1, – USPAP Certified.
- Expedited title closing documents
10+ years of experience
Developed and maintained business relationship with management firms across the country
- Time management, scheduling and able to meet strict deadlines
- Research and development of multiple reports simultaneously
- Accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to solve problems quickly and completely
- Ability to learn and adapt to new programs, and navigate in complex computer programs
0-5 years of experience
Employed as Washington State Registered Real Estate Appraiser Trainee (License No. 1001627)
- Perform micro and macro analytics on real estate market data
- Identify comparable sales
- Assist appraisers in on-site inspections, report writing, and research
- Confirm sales data and gather market data from local brokers
0-5 years of experience
Receiving requests from clients regarding appraisals of homes and property, and updating them on current events.
- Calling property owners, property managers, agents, and etc. to set up appointments for inspection of property.
- Assisting Appraiser in inspection of property.
- Trouble-shooting and managing software updates.
- Managing Appraiser’s calendar to optimize scheduling.
- Assisting Appraiser with analyzing housing market and transferring that data into forms.
- Assisting the Appraiser in analyzing the housing market in different areas.
- Responsible for operations in the office.
10+ years of experience
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
- Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
- Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services, in addition to Commercial Property management.
- Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates. Reconciliation of CAM (common area maintenance), insurance and real estate taxes, in addition to lease reviews.
- Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
- Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
10+ years of experience
- Analysis of residential real estate market data; Current & retrospective market values & trends in the Southern California Market.
- Develops opinions of market value for federal funded Mortgage transactions and personal appraisal requests
- Reviews sales contracts, building plans, drawings and permits
- Communicates with property owners, real estate agents, title, loan officers, city planning & zoning departments.
- California Certified Residential Appraiser License in 2008 AR 029689
0-5 years of experience
Discovering, collecting and processing property description and valuation data for real estate appraisal purposes
- Preparing real estate market research
- Preparing real estate reports – comps, descriptions, comment, charts
- Inspecting residential properties and measuring property interiors and exteriors
- Calculating valuations based on cost, income and sales comparisons
- Performing reappraisal activities to ensure accuracy of property valuations
6-10 years of experience
Effectively supervise and manage 1 Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, 4 Field Inspectors and 2 Internal Staff Members
- Proactively work with the Residential Project Managers and Field Inspectors to ensure meeting Municipality Revaluation/ Reassessment deadlines and the Tax Assessor’s expectations.
- Responsible for the valuation of over 20,000 commercial properties in mass appraisal programs within multiple New Jersey municipalities. Utilize the Sales Approach, Cost Approach and Income Approach to value.
- Conduct evaluations of inspectors and set in place quality control procedures to ensure accurate production and to ensure deadlines are met
- Personally responsible for executing the Certified Mailing of Chapter 91 Requests for over 20,000 property owners in accordance with the New Jersey State Tax Law
- Perform extensive market analysis of rental and sales data of each municipality collected from the returned Chapter 91 forms, researching Costar, MLS, New Jersey Association of County Tax Boards website and the Assessor’s individual databases.
- Qualified as an Expert Witness before the Bergen County Board of Taxation, Essex County Board of Taxation, Passaic County Board of Taxation, Hudson County Board of Taxation, and Morris County Board of Taxation
- Responsible for the defense preparation of County Board of Taxation commercial appeals
- Inspected more than 15,000 residential, commercial, and industrial properties
6-10 years of experience
FHA Approved
- Appraise Single Family Residential (attached and detached), Multi-Unit (1-4) properties, Condominiums and rural properties (approximately 1-20 acres, non-farming)
- Analyze, evaluate and accurately report neighborhood market data, statistical information and trends which directly and indirectly affect residential Real Estate value
- Describe deficiencies and estimate repairs
- Research and analysis of rental properties to estimate fair market rent
- Perform Field Reviews
- IL Preferred Appraisals accurately reports analyses and conclusions in strict compliance with USPAP Standards
0-5 years of experience
Assess market trends
- Answer client calls, schedules appointments
- Inspects subject properties
- Implements use of multiple software programs
- Determines a ‘fair market price’ for the subject property.
- Compiles appraisal report which includes subject and comparable property data, current market observations
10+ years of experience
- Inspect & appraise residential real estate, condominiums, 2-4 units and vacant land for mortgage
- Analyze market data to evaluate and estimate market value of real estate
- Appraisal review for peer appraisers
- Appraiser trainee trainer about 10 appraiser candidates
- Visually inspect, photograph and measure residential real estate
- Current and past work with mortgage origination staff and corresponding lenders at firms including: Countrywide, Bank of America, IndyMac, Union Bank, Luther Burbank Savings and Chase.
0-5 years of experience
- Perform appraisals for condominiums, single family and multi family residential houses
- Maintain records of daily revenues, expenses, bills, receipts and vouchers
- Coordinate appointments with clients and customers
- Prepare schedules, maps, contact numbers etc for appointments
- Responsible for the filing of billing requisitions as well as the retrieval of archived requisitions
- Responsible for receiving, and sorting, daily incoming checks for processing accordingly
6-10 years of experience
- Perform sales analysis for new and existing neighborhoods
- Create property appraisals for county tax purposes
- Ensuring property values are in line with state values and regulations
- Measure new home construction for permit purposes
- Conduct field reviews for existing properties regarding upgrade permits
- Preparing and presenting appeal folders to the Board of Equalization