Daniel M. Christian
Biography
Objective
To provide quality real estate appraisals, to a quality clientele base in a consistent and timely manner. To continually learn and grow as a real estate professional, and to share what I know to help others achieve success in the appraisal industry.
Experience1988PresentOwner Supervisory Appraiser
ASAP Real Estate Appraisals Inc. of Southern California ® Redondo Beach-Torrance, CA) Applied Science Appraisal Practice
•Founded appraisal office in 1988
•Appraisal of all residential property types and small commercial real estate
•Management, review appraisals and training of staff, associate fee appraisers, and mentor program for licensed trainees
•Distribution of appraisal assignments, appraisal review and quality control
•Maintenance of computer database, network and lender approval list
•Daily office operations, client relations, and marketing
1997PresentSenior Residential Fee Appraiser
JOINT VENTURE PARTNER WITH THE MENTOR GROUP, INC., A FULL SERVICE VALUATION AND APPRIASAL FIRM: Preparation and completion of Appraisal of all residential property types and small commercial real estate
Previous Positions:
19831989Independent Fee Appraiser
California Preferred Appraisers, Torrance, CA
•Appraisal apprentice in 1983, completed internship in 1984
•Worked as full-time residential fee appraiser until 1989
•Preparation and completion of 1-4 unit residential Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac form reports and direct endorsement FHA appraisal reports
•19951997Realtor Real Estate Agent
Part Time Coldwell Banker West Realty, Torrance, CA
•Preparation and negotiation of real estate transactions, and contracts
•Analysis of real property for potential purchase or sale
Education
19861996El Camino College
•Associated Science Degree, Real Estate Major
•State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, CA-AR007122
•State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, HI-947
•Associate Member-Appraisal Institute
•HUD approved for FHA appraisals
Proficiency•Testified as an expert witness in Superior Court.
•Clients include numerous banks, lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents and brokers, law firms, private parties, city and government agencies.
•Well rounded real estate professional specializing in the appraisal of residential and investment real estate of any complexity for purposes such as sales, loans, FHA, REO, foreclosures, reverse mortgages, relocations, legal proceedings, taxes, trusts and estates.
•Knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate sales, loans and underwriting.