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Steven Vanderwende
Yardley,PA
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Summary
Accomplished Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with a strong focus on property valuation, market analysis, and appraisal reporting. Committed to ethical standards and delivering accurate assessments that enhance client trust.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification/FHA & VA
Work History
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Steven A Vanderwende Appraisals
08.1996 - Current
- Comfortable with completing 10-12 appraisals per week.
- Conducted comprehensive residential property appraisals to determine fair market value.
- Utilized advanced appraisal software to analyze data and generate reports efficiently.
- Collaborated with real estate agents and clients to discuss appraisal findings and recommendations.
- Mentored junior appraisers on industry standards, methodologies, and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and USPAP guidelines throughout appraisal process.
- Developed strong relationships with local real estate professionals to expand referral network.
- Achieved a high rate of repeat business and referrals by consistently delivering accurate, timely, and professionally presented appraisal reports.
- Developed comprehensive valuation reports, effectively communicating results to clients and lenders.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining strict confidentiality regarding personal information obtained during appraisals.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by maintaining up-to-date certifications and licenses.
- Expanded professional network through active participation in industry events, conferences, and workshops.
- Enhanced appraisal accuracy by conducting thorough property inspections and market research.
- Collaborated with real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and attorneys on complex appraisals for optimal outcomes.
- Continuously updated knowledge of federal/state laws regarding residential real estate appraisals to ensure full adherence to guidelines.
- Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
- Inspected new and existing properties and noted distinctive characteristics.
- Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
- Researched land, property and market values to complete estimations.
- Weighed property location, sales trends and estimated replacement costs to accurately value properties.
- Collected and analyzed relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
- Inspected properties first-hand, collected measurements and reviewed historical documents to complete thorough evaluations.
- Computed final estimation of property values, taking into account depreciation, value comparisons of similar properties and income potential.
- Maintained current understanding of lender requirements and documentation guidelines.
- Performed appraisals in line with federal requirements and USPAP guidelines.
Salesperson
Fred Beans Family Of Dealerships
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Cultivated relationships with clients to drive repeat sales and enhance customer loyalty.
- Developed product knowledge to effectively address customer inquiries and recommend solutions.
- Trained and mentored junior sales staff on best practices and effective selling techniques.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ06.1985
Skills
- Site inspection
- Property valuation
- Data collection
- Continuing education
- Sales comparison
- Ethical standards
- Appraisal reporting
- Property inspection
- Property valuations
- Sketching
- Value calculation
- Measurement collection
- Estimate preparation
- Market analysis
- Market valuations
- Research
Certification
- Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Steven A Vanderwende Appraisals - [1996-Current]
- FHA/VA Approved
Timeline
Salesperson
Fred Beans Family Of Dealerships
01.2014 - 04.2015
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Steven A Vanderwende Appraisals
08.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rutgers University