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Mark Sloan

East Berlin,PA

Summary

Seasoned real estate appraiser with extensive industry knowledge, delivering accurate and reliable valuations alongside exceptional client service. Established a reputation for dependability, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail throughout a successful career in residential appraisals, consistently producing timely and well-supported reports. Adaptable to evolving demands of the real estate sector, complemented by a proactive approach to learning new skills that ensure alignment with industry trends and challenges. Known for fostering effective team collaboration while maintaining clear communication and a solution-oriented mindset, focused on making a meaningful impact and contributing to organizational growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Appraiser Team Lead–Credit

Fannie Mae
08.2012 - 11.2025

Supervisor and mentor to a team of up to ten appraisers conducting reviews of nationwide appraisals. Responsibilities include creating and conducting training for internal staff and vendors.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Perform forensic desk review of appraisals.
  • Conduct research and analysis on Fannie Mae collateral utilizing internal/ external property valuation tools, resources and expertise.
  • Determine appropriate actions to take in accordance with department and company policies
  • Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of all Fannie Mae's guidelines, products and systems.
  • Prepare reports that document inadequacies identified through the review process if the appraisal or value conclusion is considered unacceptable.
  • Provide valuation review training for appraisers. Monitor appraiser performance. Escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Ensure that best values are obtained for assigned properties. Monitor adherence to corporate policies and procedures, including the firm's valuation guidelines and other valuation tools.
  • Gather market trends for designated territories.
  • Perform complex projects or participate as a team member on complex projects.

Real Estate Appraiser II–Credit

Fannie Mae
01.2011 - 08.2012

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Perform forensic desk review of appraisals.
  • Conduct research and analysis on Fannie Mae collateral utilizing internal/ external property valuation tools, resources and expertise.
  • Determine appropriate actions to take in accordance with department and company policies
  • Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of all Fannie Mae's guidelines, products and systems.
  • Prepare a report to document inadequacies identified through the review process if the appraisal or value conclusion is considered unacceptable.
  • Escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Ensure that best values are obtained for assigned properties. Monitor adherence to corporate policies and procedures, including the firm's valuation guidelines and other valuation tools.
  • Gather market trends for designated territories.

Contractor for Fannie Mae - Certified Real Estate Review Appraiser

Princeton Information
05.2010 - 01.2011

Contractor position for Fannie Mae as a Certified Real Estate Review Appraiser for the National Underwriting Center.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Perform forensic desk review of appraisals.
  • Conduct research and analysis on Fannie Mae collateral utilizing internal/ external property valuation tools, resources and expertise.
  • Determine appropriate actions to take in accordance with department and company policies
  • Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of all Fannie Mae's guidelines, products and systems.
  • Prepare a report to document inadequacies identified through the review process if the appraisal or value conclusion is considered unacceptable.
  • Escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Ensure that best values are obtained for assigned properties. Monitor adherence to corporate policies and procedures, including the firm's valuation guidelines and other valuation tools.
  • Gather market trends for designated territories.

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Owner

Allied Appraisers LLC
12.2005 - 06.2010

Responsibilities included managing, training, and mentoring a diverse group of licensed and certified residential real estate appraisers, and newly licensed residential real estate appraiser trainees for the DelMarva, Eastern Shore, and D.C/Metropolitan areas providing superior quality appraisals for clients and private homeowners. Interacted with a wide variety of real estate management, and finance professionals including realtors, mortgage brokers, bank executives, homeowners, underwriters, legal teams involved in estate sales & divorce cases, real estate home inspectors, etc. Review all appraisals for accuracy and quality including but not limited to Residential appraisals, desktop appraisals, pre-foreclosures, BPOs, condominiums tax disputes, Divorces, and estates.


Inspected and appraised residential properties throughout Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C.. Researched, analyzed, and reported real estate market trends throughout the Maryland, Delaware and D.C. market areas by utilizing market and cost data sources Multiple Listing Service, Metropolitan Regional Information System, Inc.,Tax Records, Marshall and Swift Cost Book, Digital Media Services, Tax Maps, FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map)


Managed the organization including human resources, advertising, marketing, product development, and client relations.


Types of Properties Appraised:

  • Residential Single Family Detached Dwellings
  • Residential Townhouses Condominiums and Duplexes
  • 1 – 4 Unit Dwellings
  • Raw Land and Unimproved Residential Building Lots
  • New Construction
  • Rehab Properties
  • Waterfront Properties
  • Historic Properties
  • REO Properties
  • Cooperatives

Certified Real Estate Appraiser

Glenn B. Staples & Associates
07.2002 - 11.2005

Managed a staff of up to five licensed real estate appraiser trainees. Reviewed all appraisals for accuracy and quality including but not limited to residential appraisals, desktop appraisals, pre-foreclosures, BPOs, condominiums, tax disputes, divorces, and estates


Inspected and appraised residential properties throughout Maryland, and Washington D.C.. Researched, analyzed, and reported real estate market trends throughout the Maryland, Delaware and D.C. market areas by utilizing market and cost data sources Multiple Listing Service, Metropolitan Regional Information System, Inc.,Tax Records, Marshall and Swift Cost Book, Digital Media Services, Tax Maps, FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map)


Interacted with a wide variety of real estate management, and finance professionals including realtors, mortgage brokers, bank executives, homeowners, underwriters, real estate home inspectors, etc.


Types of Properties Appraised:

  • Residential Single Family Detached Dwellings
  • Residential Townhouses
  • Condominiums and Duplexes
  • 1 – 4 Unit Dwellings
  • Raw Land and Unimproved Residential Building Lots
  • New Construction
  • Rehab Properties
  • Waterfront Properties
  • Historic Properties
  • REO Properties
  • Cooperatives

Education

PhD Student - Public Policy and Political Economy

University of Texas at Dallas
01.2023

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Sociology

University of Maryland College Park
01.1995

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Telecommunications

Michigan State University
01.1991

High School Diploma - undefined

The Bronx High School of Science
NYC
01.1986

Skills

  • Appraisals
  • Team management
  • Experienced trainer
  • Market valuations
  • Risk analysis
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Client communication

Certification

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Timeline

Real Estate Appraiser Team Lead–Credit

Fannie Mae
08.2012 - 11.2025

Real Estate Appraiser II–Credit

Fannie Mae
01.2011 - 08.2012

Contractor for Fannie Mae - Certified Real Estate Review Appraiser

Princeton Information
05.2010 - 01.2011

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Owner

Allied Appraisers LLC
12.2005 - 06.2010

Certified Real Estate Appraiser

Glenn B. Staples & Associates
07.2002 - 11.2005

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Sociology

University of Maryland College Park

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Telecommunications

Michigan State University

High School Diploma - undefined

The Bronx High School of Science

PhD Student - Public Policy and Political Economy

University of Texas at Dallas
Mark Sloan