Expert Details
Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal in North Georgia
ID: 728698
Georgia, USA
She has been interviewed by The Weather Channel, Atlanta Journal Constitution, WDUN Radio and the Gainesville Times about her experience with Lake Lanier Property and the impact the past drought had on market values. Expert is actively involved in Social Networking and has profiles on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and a well known Real Estate Blogging Site known as Active Rain. She is in the top 5 of all Appraisers who Blog on this site and is Number 1 Appraiser in Georgia.
Expert develops the Cost Approach to value along with the Market Approach with most every appraisal assignment. Expert also has direct Real Estate investment experience as she has purchased and sold 10 homes over the course of 5 years and successfully sold every property after renovations and made a profit.
Expert was a Real Estate Agent prior to becoming a Real Estate Appraiser and therefore has knowledge on both sides of the aisle when it comes to Market Values, Buyers and Sellers perspectives and motivations.
Expert was highlighted in The Pink Ladders Blog, all about Successful Women in Business. She was also named to Who's Who in Business.
Expert is well respected in the North Georgia area as an expert in the field of Real Estate Valuations. She is asked to speak several times a year at Realtor Sales meetings regarding the issues which revolve around the current market trends and valuation techniques for both Conventional and FHA appraisals.
Expert conducted a recent phone consultation with a high profile Hedge Fund Sponsor out of New York, regarding valuation trends, foreclosure activity, REO's and market impact/reaction to the recent tax credit for homebuyers. Expert continues to Consult with buyers, sellers, and Realtors on market trends in North Georgia, the FHA appraisal process and overall appraisal issues that impact valuations across the country.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1977 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Education | Institution: Drake University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1999 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO & Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Owner and Operator of Real Estate Appraisal firm in North Georgia. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1999 | Employer: North Georgia Appraisal Service | Title: Real Estate Appraiser | Department: |
Responsibilities:Staff Appraiser for Company |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1993 | Employer: Coldwell Banker Heritage | Title: Realtor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Listed and Sold Property |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certified Residential Appraiser, FHA approved. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| CEO and Founder her own real estate appraisal company. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Who's Who in Business; Pink Ladders Spotlight. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has testified in several divorce cases to support the appraisal performed for one of the parties in the divorce. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has conducted training for realtors on an ongoing basis to keep them up to speed on the latest market trends and the appraisal process. Expert was the trainer for 2 large insurance companies and developed all their Training Material for the Health Claims Division. (CNA and Signature Group Insurance). |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Due to her 17 years of Real Estate Appraisal experience, she is qualified to discuss real estate trends in the North Georgia area as well as information about the overall appraisal profession as a whole and the issues that affect this profession. |