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REAL ESTATE EDUCATION
OF DONALD J. MARTIN, SCRP, RAA/GAA
MARTIN APPRAISALS, REAL ESTATE
APPRAISERS & CONSULTANTS
17144 SOUTH HILL CREEK COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467-6002446
OFFICE 1-(708)-479-5414 FAX 479-0496 & 479-7859
e-mail: martinappraisal@sprintmail.com
Web Site: http://www.martinappraisals.com

 

MOST RECENT SEMINARS TAKEN ARE AS FOLLOWS:

  • Chicago Area Cartus Broker Network Appraiser/Broker Meeting - Northbrook, IL- 2 Hours August 29, 2007. Market Discussion - Open Forum - Information Exchange
  • 2007 - ILLINOIS APPRAISERS UPDATE SEMINAR - Naperville, IL - 7 Hours August 16, 2007 sponsored by ICAP the Illinois Coalition of Appraisers.
  • AQB USPAP Instructor ReCertification Course, Sponsored by The Appraisal Foundation held in Chicago, IL May 19, 2007
  • “2007 National Relocation Conference” 15 hours recertification credit taken May 16-18, 2007 Las Vegas, NV education & developmental sessions included “Worldwide ERC® Opening General Session,” “Facing Reality Again,” “So You Think You Know What Your Home is Worth? Think Again!” “The Moving Zone…The Transferee From Start To Finish.” “REO’s - Get Ready To Meet The Future.” “At The Table: The Industry Outlook.” “Been There Done That! Experts Answer Your Home Valuation Questions.”
  • “Table Talk” 3 hours continuing education Sponsored by Corporate Relocation Council topics included “Real Estate - Still Adjusting,” “Relocation Policies - What’s the trend?” and “tax and legal - Updates.” February 15, 2007.
  • “2006 National Relocation Conference” 15 hours recertification credit taken May 17 - 19, 2006 Lake Buena Vista, FL educational & developmental sessions included “Worldwide ERC® Opening General Session,” “Principles of Relocation appraising: Definition, Forecasting Review and Write Right, “High End and Complex Properties,” The People VS the Relocation Appraiser,” “Mortgage Outlook: Trends, Choices and Decisions,” “At the Table: Industry Outlook” and “Wisdom From the Front Lines.”
  • 9.8 2005 Fannie Mae Forms - Willowbrook, IL October 10, 2005 sponsored by NAIFA. 8 hours
  • Indiana Laws & Regulations - Hammond, IN - 4 Hours September 19, 2005 sponsored by McKissock
  • VA Appraiser Training Session. Held August 31, 2005 - Chicago, IL.
  • Property Underwriting and Valuation Training” FHA/HUD Meeting. Held July 23, 2005 at Ashton Place, Willowbrook, IL.
  • 2005 - ILLINOIS APPRAISERS UPDATE SEMINAR - Naperville, IL - 7 Hours July 14, 2005 sponsored by ICAP the Illinois Coalition of Appraisers.
  • 2004 - ILLINOIS APPRAISERS UPDATE SEMINAR - Naperville, IL - 7 Hours August 18, 2004 sponsored by ICAP the Illinois Coalition of Appraisers.
  • “Appraiser & Underwriter Meeting” General Issues. FHA Appraisal & Property Underwriting Presentation. International Building Code. FHA Questions for Audience. Held July 22, 2004 at Ashton Place, Willowbrook, IL.
  • “2004 National Relocation Conference” 15 hours recertification credit taken May 11 - 13, 2004 Las Vegas, NV educational & developmental sessions included “RAC Trac General Opening Session,” “Hit Me! Straight Talk from Four Relocation Industry Aces,” “Hot, Hot Topics,” “Home Remodeling Trends and the New Tech Home,” “When Good Houses Go Bad: Understanding and Evaluating Sick House Syndrome,” “Back to the Future - Focus on Re-emerging Trends,” “At the Table: Industry Outlook,” “Economic Forecast: Win, Place or Show - Where Will You Place?”
  • “10th Annual Midwest Relocation Conference” 8 Hours recertification credit taken April 19 & 20, 2004 Lake of the Ozarks, MO, Sponsored by St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago Regional ERC Chapters. Development Sessions included “A View from the Top,” “Survival of the Fittest-Part 1,” “Getting the Biggest Bang for the Buck-How Service and Costs can Work Together?” “Work Place Diversity-Part 1,” “The Valuation Challenge Past, Present, and Future.”
  • “CE1018-Indiana Appraiser Statutes and Rules” 4 recertification hours taken November 05, 2003 in Mishawaka, IN sponsored by the Education Resource, LLC & Northern Indiana-Southwest Michigan Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
  • “Illinois Appraiser Meeting” Reviewing the appraisal and discussion of common errors and deficiencies. The New FHA/HUD Valuation Condition (VC) form, property eligibility requirements, and other issues specific to Illinois properties. Sponsored by the HUD (FHA) staff from the Atlanta Homeownership Center. Held August 21, 2003 at Ashton Place, Willowbrook, IL.
  • “2003 National Relocation Conference” 15 hours recertification credit taken May 14 - 16, 2003 Dallas, TX educational & developmental sessions included “Relocation Appraisals Seminar: Reviewing the Appraisal,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends? Understanding Each Other’s Business Model,” “Valuation Tools - What Is Best For You,” “Successful Marketing High-End Properties: Have You Thought Of Everything?,” “New Construction: Preparing Transferees For Their Home Of Choice” “At The Table: Industry Outlook,” Understanding The Current Landscape Of The Real Estate Industry In Challenging Times,” “Problem Spotting - Identifying Factors That Negatively Impact A Property’s Marketability” and “Lead And Live Out Loud.”
  • “9th Annual Midwest Relocation Conference” 7 Hours recertification credit taken March 31 & April 1, 2003 Chicago, IL Sponsored by St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago Regional ERC Chapters. Development Sessions included “A View From The Top,” “Relocation Revenue Streams,” “Appraisals . . . Love’em or Leave’em,” Maximizing Your ERC Benefits,” “Fire, Flood, Tornado and Hurricane,” and “Referral Fees . . . Is the Financial Model Working for You.”
  • Preparing For A Changing Economy, 10 hours recertification credit taken February 27 - 28, 2003 at the Doubletree Hotel, Plano, TX. Sponsored by RAC (Relocation Appraisers and Consultants, Inc.)
  • Destination Services Smoothing the Road, 2 hours recertification credit taken February 13, 2003 at the Northern Trust Bank, Chicago, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • “Uniform Standards of Professional Practice” 7 hours recertification credit taken December 10, 2002, Schiller Park, IL. Sponsored by McKissock, Inc.
  • “2002 Illinois Appraisers Update” 7 hours recertification credit taken August 14, 2002, Willowbrook, IL. Sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and ICAP the Illinois Coalition of Appraisers.
  • · “Relocation and Technology - You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby”” featuring Robert Rodriguez, Tech People Leaders, Jennifer Mounce, Ketchum Directory Advertising, Madeline Mueller-Pearl, Relocation Solution Affiliates, Inc. and Malou Roth formerly of Molex. June 20, 2002 at the Oak Brook Hills Resort, Westmont, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • “2002 National Relocation Conference” 15 hours recertification credit taken May 15 - 17, 2002 Orlando, FL educational & developmental sessions included “Anatomy of a Resale Loss,” “Toxic Mold? A Fungus Among Us,” “21st Century Leadership,” “The State of the Relocation Industry,” “Technology’s Impact on the Mortgage Industry,” “PDAs: Information That Is In the Palm of Your Hand.”
  • “8th Annual Midwest Relocation Conference” 4 Hours recertification credit taken April 8 & 9, 2002 St. Louis, MO Sponsored by St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago Regional ERC Chapters. Development Sessions included “Mold . . . Do We Have A Problem,” “Technology’s Effect On The Mortgage Industry,” “Relocation Trends” and “Appraisal Versus BPO.”
  • "Appraising the Oddball: Nonconforming & Difficult Properties" by Wally Czekalski, 7 hours recertification credit taken March 11, 2002, Hillside, IL. Sponsored by McKissock Data Systems.
  • "Real Estate Damages Assessment & Testimony" by Kenneth Guilfoyle, 7 hours recertification credit taken February 12, 2002, Burr Ridge, IL. Sponsored by McKissock Data Systems.
  • “Reverse Auctions/RFP’s Online” featuring Jason D. Busch, Freemarkets, Inc., Lisa Reisman, Anderson Business Consulting and Doug Bartow, FMC Technologies, Inc. November 08, 2001 at the Northern Trust Bank, Chicago, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • "The Appraiser As Expert Witness" by Lee R. Hess, PhD 7 hours recertification credit taken December 09, 2000, Rosemont, IL. Sponsored by McKissock Data Systems.
  • "2000 National Relocation Conference" 15 hours recertification credit taken May 10-12, 2000 Nashville, TN educational & developmental sessions included "Leadership Legends Speak Out On Real Estate Trends," "ERC's Appraisal Form 2000," "Technology's Tarot Cards - What New Services Does The Future Have In Store?," "Point, Counter Point: Four Views On How A Transferee's Purchase Of New Construction Affects YOU!," "Do It With Me, Not To Me: Effective Policies To Ensure Successful Business Partnering," "Let's Do Lunch! Expanding Your Market Share Through Effective Business Development."
  • "Investing For The Next Century" featuring guest speaker Ralph Russell, WGN Radio Show Talk Host "On The Money," January 07, 2000 at The Northern Trust Bank, Chicago, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • "Annual Meeting -- Technology 2000" featuring guest speakers Matt Wise, Director of Business Development and E-Commerce for the Real Estate Division of Classified Ventures and Roger Scommenga, President, The Enterprise Limited. 2 Recertification hours taken November 18, 1999 at Westin-O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • "1999 Management Symposium" 15 hours recertification credit taken October 20, 21 & 22, 1999. Sponsored by the Employee Relocation Council at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Educational & Developmental Sessions included "Success is a Jorney," "How to Implement Teleconferencing in the Office and at Home," "Stucco or Stuckee" Exploring the Issues Surrounding Synthetic Stucco," "Non-traditional Uses for Traditional Service Providers," "Presentation Skills: One Bold Voice, Two Shaky Knees," "Life vs. Livelihood: Staying Sane While Going Crazy in Today's Hectic World," "Ring, Beep, Buzz: New Ways to Communicate with Technology" and "Winning Vs. Just Surviving."
  • eRelayTM Training Seminar featuring Dr. Elmer Poe, Industrial Technology Dep. East Carolina University, Karen Reid, Sr.V.P . ERC and Jill Silvas of ERC's Electronic Commerce Advisory Board. October 12, 1999 at Drake Hotel, Oak Brook, IL. Sponsored by Employee Relocation Council.
  • "Sailing Again with CRC" featuring guest speaker Bob Ady, managing partner of World Business Chicago. September 16, 1999 at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • "FHA Appraising: Changes and Trends" 12 hours recertification credit taken July 22 & 23, 1999 Chicago, IL. Sponsored by Lee & Grant Company.
  • "Departure Through Destination - The Relo Process" And "CRC-Home Office" 2 hours recertification credit taken June 17, 1999 at McDonald's Hamburger University in Oak Brook, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • "1999 National Relocation Conference" 15 hours recertification credit taken May 4-7, 1999 Las Vegas, NV educational & developmental sessions included "The Key Elements Of An Effective Web Site," "Pursuing Quality In A Partnership Environment," "USPAP Update For Appraisers," "Creating More Space And Time In Your Life," "Rolling The Dice… Are You Taking A Chance In Your Home Purchase Program?," "Do You See What I See? Identifying, Analyzing and Reporting Problem Property Issues."
  • "Movement of Domestic Goods" 2 hours recertification credit taken April 15, 1999 in Schaumburg, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • "5.2 Fair Lending Requirements: The Effect on Real Estate Appraisal and Report Writing" 7 hours recertification credit taken March 11, 1999 in Willowbrook, IL. Sponsored by National Association Of Independent Fee Appraisers.
  • "The Savage Truth about Money" 1 hour recertification credit taken February 18, 1999 in Chicago, IL. Sponsored by the Corporate Relocation Council.
  • "Foundations Review" 7 hours recertification credit taken October 29 & November 05, 1998. Sponsored by Moraine Valley Community College.
  • "1998 Management Symposium" 15 hours recertification credit taken October 21, 22 & 23, 1998. Sponsored by the Employee Relocation Council at Chicago Hilton & Towers. Educational & Developmental Sessions included "Rousing Creativity: Think New Now!," "Less Time, More Work? Try eRelay," "Integration of eRelay into Back office Systems," "Keeping Your Life In Balance When Cloning Yourself Won't Work," "The Impact Of Mergers And Acquisitions From A Personal Perspective" and Taming The Office Tiger: Organized Living In A Disorganized World."
  • "Standards of Professional Practice Review" 7 hours recertification credit taken October 01 & 08, 1998. Sponsored by Moraine Valley Community College.
  • "1998 National Relocation Conference" May 13, 14 & 15, 1998 Orlando, FL educational & developmental sessions included "Getting Ready for ERC's Electronic Commerce Initiative," "A Look Inside The 11 Key Elements Of Amended Value/Buyer Value Options," "1998 Tax And Legal Update," "The Economy Today And Tomorrow," "Houston, We Have An Inspection: Is There A Problem?," Anticipating Change: Understanding The New Age Demographics," "State Of The Industry," "Selling Your Ideas To Upper Management."
  • "CRP Review Session" Sponsored By Corporate Relocation Council, April 08, 1998.
  • "Listing Appraisal" 7 hours recertification credit taken December 11, 1997. Sponsored by the Appraisal Training Institute.
  • 1997 National Appraisal Conference "Show me the Value" 8 hours taken November 14 & 15, 1997. Sponsored by HFS Mobility Services. Sessions & Workshops included the following topics: "Current Trends in Asset Management Valuation," "Preferred Alliances," "Environmental Effects on Appraising," "Lean and muscular Appraisal Writing," "Safe Appraising," "FHA/VA/Freddie Mac/HUD," "The X-12 Files."
  • "The Best of the Best Appraisers in Your Marketplace," Preferred Appraiser 2 hour program, November 04, 1997, sponsored by National Lending Center.
  • "1997 National Relocation Appraisal Forum & Electronic Commerce Conference" 9 hours recertification credit taken May 14, 1997. Sponsored by the Employee Relocation Council. Additional 8 hours of recertification credit for the five additional educational & developmental sessions attended May 15 & 16, 1997: "Roller Coaster 2000," Technology & Presentations," The Economy And A Look At Housing Trends," "Future Of The Industry" and "Personal Work Styles."
  • "Appraising FHA Properties" Course 420, 7 hours recertification credit taken March 4, 1997. Sponsored by Society of Mortgage Professionals in partnership with HUD/FHA Chicago office for IL at Oak Lawn Hilton, Oak Lawn, IL.
  • "Michigan State FHA Appraiser Refresher Course" 3 hours recertification credit taken February 21, 1997. Sponsored by HUD/FHA, Old Federal Building, Detroit, Michigan.
  • "Direct Endorsement Underwriting and Appraisal Training Program" 6 hours training taken February 18, 1997. Sponsored by HUD/FHA and the Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association, Indiana Government Center, Indianapolis.
  • "FHA Appraiser Training" 3 hours recertification credit taken November 19, 1996. Sponsored by
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Iowa State Office.
  • "A Day with the Committee" 7 hours recertification credit taken October 9, 1996. Sponsored by the Illinois Real Estate Appraisal Committee & Illinois Coalition Of Appraisal Professionals (ICAP).
  • "Alternative Residential Reporting Forms" 7 hours recertification credit taken August 15, 1996. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "1996 National Relocation Appraisal Forum" 7 hours recertification credit taken May 14, 1996. Sponsored by the Employee Relocation Council. Additional 8 hours of recertification credit for the five additional educational & developmental sessions attended May 15 & 16, 1996: "Don't Gamble With Your Relocation Department," "Forecasting: A Presentation In Plain English," "How Long Will This Economic Recovery Last," "Make Yourself Memorable" and "The Virtual Inspection.")
  • "Fair Lending and the Appraiser" 7 hours recertification credit taken March 5, 1996. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "Basic Residential HUD Appraisal Requirements" 7 hours recertification credit taken December 1, 1994. Sponsored by the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers.
  • "National Flood Hazard Insurance Reform Act Of 1994" No recertification credit offered. Taken August 24, 1994. Sponsored by the Illinois League Of Financial Institutions.
  • "Practical Overview of Evaluations and Other Limited Scope Appraisal Assignments" 7 hours recertification credit taken August 4, 1994. Sponsored by Nelson - Hummel Seminars.
  • "The New Uniform Residential Appraisal Report" 7 hours recertification credit taken October 15, 1993. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "Regulations of the Federal Banking Agencies from the Lenders Perspective" 7 hours recertification credit taken May 20, 1993. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "Feasibility Analysis And Highest And Best Use - Nonresidential Properties Seminar" 7 hours recertification credit taken May 21, 1992. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "Review Appraisers on Narrative Commercial Reports" 7 hours recertification credit taken April 14, 1992. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "Appraiser's Guide to the Uniform Small Residential Income Appraisal Report" 7 hours recertification credit taken June 21, 1990. Sponsored by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.
  • "Professional Practice Seminar" 7 hours recertification credit taken May 25, 1989. Sponsored by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

Appraisal & Related real estate courses (all of the below included successful exams):

  • "Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education" 12 hours credit taken March 25 & 26, 2006. Included the following 4 classes: "License Law / Escrow” (3 hr Core/Mandatory class), “Agency Fair/Housing” (3 hr Core/Mandatory class), "The MLS & The License Law” (3 hr. elective)," and "Financing (3 hr elective)” Sponsored by AHI Real Estate Services, Inc.
  • AQB CERTIFIED USPAP INSTRUCTOR 15 hours Class & Exam successfully completed March 23 - 25, 2004. Taught By Danny K. Wiley, Chair & Carla G. Glass, Vice Chair both of the (ASB) Appraisal Standards Board.
  • "Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education" 12 hours credit taken January 24 & 25, 2004. Included the following 4 classes: "License Law / Escrow” (3 hr Core/Mandatory class), “Agency Fair/Housing” (3 hr Core/Mandatory class), "Ethics”(3 hr. elective)," and "Financing (3 hr elective)” Sponsored by AHI Real Estate Services, Inc.
  • “The Relocation Appraisal Training Program” taken August 04 & 05, 2003 successfully completed. Sponsored by ERC (Employee Relocation Council.
  • "Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education" 12 hours credit taken February 04 & 18, 2001. Included the following 3 classes: "Real Estate In The 21st Century (6 hr Core/Mandatory class)," "Code of Ethics & the Law (3 hr. elective)," and "Buyer Brokering (3 hr elective)” Sponsored by AHI Real Estate Services, Inc.
  • "Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education" 12 hours credit taken January 10, 1999. Included the following four 3 hour classes: "How Not To Lose Your Real Estate License (License Law)," "The Perils of Agency (Agency)," "Today's Markets (Financing)" and "Sexual Harassment” Sponsored by AHI Real Estate Services, Inc.
  • May 13, 1998 completed three year program with Employee Relocation Council and successfully completed exam May 13, 1998. Obtained CRP (Certified Relocation Professional designation).
  • "Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education" 12 hours credit taken November 23, 1996. Included the following four 3 hour classes: "How Not To Lose Your Real Estate License (License Law)," "The Perils of Agency (Agency)," "Qualifying the Borrower (Financing)" and "Discrimination Can Be Deadly (Fair Housing)." Sponsored by AHI Real Estate Services, Inc.
  • "Standards of Professional Practice" Course 420. 10 hours credit taken December 15, 1995. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "Standards of Professional Practice" Course 410. 15 hours credit taken June 5, 1995. Sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
  • "Appraisal" 15 hours credit for brokers license taken November 16, 1994. Sponsored by the Real Estate Education Company.
  • "Finance" 15 hours credit for brokers license taken November 15, 1994. Sponsored by the Real Estate Education Company.
  • "Contracts & Conveyancing" 15 hours credit for brokers license taken October 18, 1994. Sponsored by the Real Estate Education Company.
  • "Advanced Real Estate Principles" 15 hours credit for broker’s license taken October 17, 1994.
  • Sponsored by the Real Estate Education Company.
  • "Real Estate License Act" 12 hours recertification credit required for Salespersons license taken 1992. Sponsored by the North West Real Estate Board.
  • "Standards of Professional Practice" Course 440. 15 hours credit taken September 18, 1990. Sponsored by the Society Of Real Estate Appraisers.
  • "Applied Income Property Valuation" Course 202. 33 hours credit taken November 12, 1988. Sponsored by the Society Of Real Estate Appraisers.
  • "Principles Of Income Property Appraising" Course 201. 54 hours credit taken December 11, 1987. Sponsored by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.
  • "Real Estate Salesman" 30 hours credit required for Salespersons license taken May 6, 1986. Sponsored by Lyons Township Adult Education Center.
  • "Applied Residential Property Valuation" Course 102. 33 hours credit taken May 18, 1985. Sponsored by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.
  • "An Introduction to Appraising Real Property" Course 101. 54 hours credit taken December 15, 1984. Sponsored by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.
  • "Housing and Construction Principles." 1978. Sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Savings And Loan Institute.

 

LICENSES:

  • Illinois State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. (This is the highest possible license/certification of the three available for the State Of Illinois.)
  • Indiana Certified General Appraiser. (This is the highest possible license/certification of the four available for the State Of Indiana.)
  • Wisconsin State Certified General Appraiser and Licensed Appraiser. (This is the highest possible license/certification of the four available for the State of Wisconsin.)
  • Illinois Licensed Broker (This is the higher of the two licenses available for real estate sales.)
  • The combination of courses, multiple professional designations and licenses shown reflects a total of 41 successful real estate examinations, as well as numerous seminars for recertification hours that did not require examination.
  • FHA/HUD - I am also Certified under the new 1999 National Appraisal Examination as of July 27, 1999 (mandatory by January 31, 2000) by HUD to do FHA appraisals in IL, IN & WI. The National Appraisal Exam is a HUD/FHA test on appraisal methods and reporting which focuses on applied knowledge of the new Handbook 4150.2 issued May 20, 1999 and distributed to Appraisers with Mortgagee Letter 99-18 on June 28, 1999.
    • Chicago, IL HUD Office
    • Indianapolis, IN HUD Office
    • Milwaukee, WI
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    • VA FEE Appraiser
                                        

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

  • Appraisal Academy, Appraisal Instructor for;
    USPAP Update 7 hours - August 2007, September 2007

  • Appraisal Buzz
    October 28, 2002 - republication of article previously written by me for ERC Mobility Magazine
    "Forecasting: A Look into the Appraisers Crystal Ball"
    November 18, 2002 - republication of article previously written by me for ERC Mobility
    Magazine “Environmental Obsolescence: The Fourth Form of Depreciation?”
    March 03, 2005 - republication of article previously written by me for Worldwide ERC Mobility Magazine “Forecasting: Application to Local Markets”
    August 20, 2007 - republication of article previously written by me for Worldwide ERC Mobility Magazine “Appraiser Certification: When is Enough, Enough?”

  • AppraisalPort
    AppraisalPort Advisory Group 2004, 2005, 2006
    AppraisalPort.Com profiled on web site during February 2004
    AppraiserPort.Com featured story on web site during April 2004 & August 2007 on Frank Lloyd Wright Home

  • Appraisal Today - Interviewed by Ann O’Rourke publisher of Appraisal Today, with comments published in February 2007 newsletter. “Lenders - changes over the past 80 years”

  • Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation AQB Certified USPAP Instructor #10836

  • Corporate Relocation Council (CRC)
    Appraisal Instructor for CRP Exam preparation 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005 & 2006.
    2005 & 2006 CRC Education Committee
    2003 CRC Program Planning Committee.
    Guest Speaker for the Corporate Relocation Council on “Managing the Ups and Downs of
    Interest Rates and Real Estate Markets” October 16, 2003 held at Grainger, Lake Forest, IL. Guest Speaker and instructor for “Relocation Appraisals & Inspections 101” January 25, 2006 held at Washington Mutual in Downers Grove, IL.

  • Daily Southtown (regional newspaper) - Interviewed with quotes for article “Spoonful of reality - Appraisals bring dose of realism to the table” Published November 30, 2005

  • Employee Relocation Council (E-R-C)
    I hold the Senior Certified Relocation Professional (SCRP) designation.
    2000 Meritorious Service Award.
    Editorial Committee for Mobility Magazine 5/99 - 5/00 & 5/04-5/05 19 published articles in Mobility Magazine 1999 - 2005.
    Nominated for Editorial Achievement Award for 1999, 2000 & 2001.
    ERC Member Profile - Profiled in Mobility Magazine February 2002 for significant contributions to the relocation industry and involvement with ERC.
    Received May 2002, the highly coveted EDITORIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD awarded to only two other appraisers in the past 21 years.
    Received May 2002, the Distinguished Service Award which is currently held by only 15 appraisers. Received May 2006 2nd Distinguished Service Award which is currently held by only 5 other appraisers
    2003 NRC Program Planning Committee.
    National Presenter/Speaker at Pre-Conference Session of ERC’s NRC Conference May 2003
    for the “Relocation Appraisal Seminar: Reviewing The Appraisal”. Dallas, TX
    National Relocation Conference Speaker for ERC’s NRC Conference May 2007 seminar
    entitled “So You Think You Know What Your Home Is Worth?”
    National Presenter/Speaker and Moderator for Conference Session of ERC’s Conference May
    2003 for “New Construction: Preparing Transferees for Their Home of Choice.”
    Mentor for ERC’s NRC Conference May 2003 & May 2004.
    Beta-tester for ERC’s newest appraisal initiative “The Relocation Appraisal Training Program” Aug. 2003.
    ERC Certified August 2003

  • Expert Appraisal Testimony - Federal Bankruptcy Court, Cook County Family Court - Divorce, various zoning hearings and State of IL - Will County Property Tax Appeal Board.

  • The Harris Company Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, republication of article previously
    written by me for Worldwide ERC Mobility Magazine “Appraiser Certification: When is Enough, Enough?” http://www.harriscompanyrec.com/blog/

  • FHA/HUD Certified Appraiser

  • Illinois Association of Realtors

  • Illinois Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (ICAP)

  • Lee & Grant Appraisal Instructor for;
    Appraisal IV - Valuation Techniques & Applications April 2005
    General Appraiser Income Approach CAP A August 2007
    General Appraiser Income Approach CAP B September 2007
    Residential Appraisal Report Writing August 2006
    USPAP Update 7 hours - January 2007, February 2007, April 2007, June 2007, twice in July 2007, August 2007, September 2007

  • Moraine Valley Community College - Adjunct Faculty Member.
    Appraisal Instructor for; USPAP 15 hour class Appraisal Standards & Ethics for IL1 Pre-Licensure Requirement RE8-300 spring 2000, fall 2000, spring 2001, fall 2001, spring 2005, spring 2006, Spring 2007.
    USPAP Update 7 hours - Standards of Professional Practice Review, summer 2000,
    Winter 2000-2001, spring 2001, summer 2001, twice during fall 2004, twice during Spring 2005. twice during Summer 2005, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, twice during Summer 2007.
    Fair Housing/Fair Lending Summer 2001, Foundations Review Summer 2001, IL IV - Real Estate Appraisal Methods Fall 2001, Fall 2004 & Spring 2005.
    Relocation Appraising & Forecasting twice during Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Summer 2007, Fall 2007

  • National Association of Realtors

  • Orland Park Area Chamber Of Commerce Member

  • Prairie State College - Adjunct Faculty Member and Program Advisory Committee Member Appraisal Instructor for; USPAP 15 hour class Appraisal Standards & Ethics for IL1 Pre-Licensure Requirement GSRE-074-MC Fall 2006, Spring 2007 Guest Speaker Real Estate Orientation January 09, 2007, August 13, 2007

  • Real Estate Appraisal Section (I hold both designations RAA, GAA Residential Accredited Appraiser/General Accredited Appraiser). Article published in Accredited Appraiser Journal, Spring 2000. Additional article on Appraisal Source web site Jan. 2001.

  • Realtor Association of the Western Suburbs/South/Southwest Association of Realtors

  • RevMag Real Estate Valuation Magazine May-July 2004 article published - Relo Woes: “But My Last Appraisal was Higher!”

  • VA Fee Appraiser

  • WBBM-FM B96.3 (Infinity Broadcasting) Guest speaker on “Chicago Connection” a Community Service Announcement show, hosted by Greg Murray, Production Manager “what first time home buyers, mortgage brokers and realtors should know about Real Estate Appraisals” aired March 26, 2005 5:25 a.m. to 5:39 a.m.
    Guest speaker on “Chicago Connection” Fair Housing, Fair Lending, Fair Appraising public service announcement aired July 23, 2005 5:05 a.m. to 5:16 a.m.

  • WCAA - Guest speaker for the Will County Assessor’s Association Meeting February 10, 2005

  • Who’s Who Historical Society - Member 2001-2002 edition of International Who’s Who of
    Entrepreneurs
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