Qualifications & Certifications

Appraisal Qualifications & Certifications in Phoenix, AZ

APPRAISER CERTIFICATION, 
QUALIFICATION/RESUME
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - Commercial Appraisals in Phoenix, AZ
EXPERTISE CREDIBILITY
Commercial Appraisals, LLC is constantly adding new clients to their growing list. The following is a reasonably short list of the firms and organizations which have, or have had, a professional relationship with Commercial Appraisals, LLC over the past recent years. The appraisal assignments were for an independent appraisal company, doing business with their firm. The following is a partial list for some of those firms and organizations:
FDIC Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 
GBC International Bank 
First Community Bank 
Business Development Finance Corp. 
Comerica Bank 
Jewish National Funding 
US Small Business Administration 
State of Arizona 
Zion's Bank 
Small Business Development Center 
National Bank of Arizona 
State Farm Insurance 
The Arizona Bank 
Public School Districts 
Bank USA 
Farmers Insurance 
Harris Trust Bank 
G.E. Capital Corporation 
M & I Thunderbird Bank 
Northern Trust Bank 
Federal Bankruptcy courts 
The Johnson Agency 
Canyon Community Bank 
Private/Charter Schools 
Southwestern Business Finance Corp. 
South Western Petroleum (BP) 
Business Loan Express 
Bank of Belton 
SBA Coast Equities 
Arizona Business Bank 
Professional Law Finns 
Concord Acceptance 
Private Lawyers 
Professional Institutions 
Professional Mortgage Companies 
Numerous Insurance Companies 
Compass Bank 
Southwest Business Finance Corp. 
Bank of Albuquerque 
City and County Governments 
Temple Mortgage Corp. 
Community National Bank 
BC National Bank 
Wells Fargo 
Medical Clinics 
Eastern Savings Bank 
Cypress Mining Company 
Various Credit Unions
RECENT PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS, ETC.
  • Retail Market Last Quarter — Phoenix and Nation Markets, updates and projections.
  • Economic Updates and Projections for the Arizona Real Estate, Jobs & Growth Markets.
  • Arizona Land Market — Overview of the General Market, Sub Markets and Projections.
  • Reducing Risks in the Real Estate Market — Physical, Surrounding, Legal, etc. issues.
  • Office Market Last Quarter — Phoenix and National Markets, updates and projections.
  • Commercial Leasing Issues, dealing with Special Circumstances, Types of Leases, etc.
  • Costar Comps Commercial Real Estate Professional Services Expanded Capabilities.
  • Industrial Market Last Quarter — Phoenix and National Markets, updates and projections.
  • Separating Real Property, Personal Property and Intangible Business Assets.
  • Commercial Real Estate Contract Writing and Commercial Contract Reviews.
  • Marketability Studies of Real Estate Markets and Market Analysis.
  • Subdivision Valuation, a comprehensive study to Valuing Improved Subdivisions.
  • American Bankers Association Going Concern Appraisals; Understanding Allocation of Tangible and Intangible Assets.
JAMES D. SCHOFIELD, APPRAISER GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Designations
  • State of Arizona, Department of Financial Institutions Real Estate Appraisal Division,
  • Certified General Appraiser, Certificate Number 30156.
  • State of Arizona, Department of Financial Institutions Real Estate Appraisal Division,
  • Property Tax Agent, Registration Number 2010046.
  • State of Arizona, Department of Revenue, former Real Estate Equalization Valuation Hearing Officer.
  • Affiliate, the Appraisal Institute, Member since 1991.
  • State of Arizona, Arizona Department of Real Estate, Licensed Real Estate Broker, License Number BR013000000.
  • Former Licensed Mortgage Broker – State of Arizona.
  • Certified in Real Estate Litigation Management.
Current/Past Experience
  • 30 Years as Senior Appraiser, Commercial Appraisals, LLC.
  • 28 Years Experience as a Licensed Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Arizona.
  • 5 Years as a Board of Equalization Real Estate Valuation Hearing Officer for the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue, appointed by the County Board of Supervisors.
  • 32 Years Valuation Experience as a Professional Commercial Real Estate Broker.
  • Certified State of Arizona Real Estate Tax Appeal Agent.
Professional Affiliations
  • Practicing Affiliate Appraisal Institute: Affiliate, Arizona Department of Financial Institutions, Real Estate Appraisal Division.
  • Arizona Department of Financial Institution, Real Estate Appraisal Property Tax Agent.
  • LoopNet Commercial Real Estate Listing Service and Information Sources.
  • Costar Group Professional Real Estate Information Services.
  • Expert Witness – Technical Advisory Service of Attorneys (TASA).
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