JOHN P. SMITHMYERPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Smithmyer & Associates, LLC (Alpharetta, Smithmyer & Associates is a real estate appraisal and consulting firm that provides services to individuals, real estate professionals, attorneys and lending institutions. We specialize in REO - foreclosure - default valuations, statistical market analysis, buyer / seller valuation, forensic appraisal review, litigation support and expert witness testimony. Principal · Conducts detailed market studies and statistical analysis on declining markets and REO / foreclosure properties to determine their effect on neighborhood markets for lending institutions, providers of legal services, real estate professionals and individuals in the process of buying or selling a home. · certified as an Appraiser Expert Witness in the Superior Court of 7 Counties in Georgia: Dekalb, Cobb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson. Provides expert witness testimony involving default valuations, confirmation hearings and general civil proceedings concerning valuation. · Assists real estate professionals and individuals with listing and buying consultation as well as return on investment analysis of proposed renovations / improvements. · Responsible for performing land, single family and small income property appraisal assignments for clients including; attorneys, E&O insurers, individuals and lending institutions. · Performs pre and post foreclosure valuations for lenders, management companies and providers of legal services. · Assists legal professionals in litigation support and the preparation of cross witness and deposition. · AQB Certified USPAP Instructor # 7380600 · Licensed Appraiser Instructor #328525 · Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser #GACR266738 · FHA Roster Appraiser #GACR266738 Georgia Appraiser School, LLC (Alpharetta, GA) - 2008 / Present The Georgia Appraiser School is licensed by the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board (GREAB) to provide pre and post license education to appraisers and licensed real estate professionals. Courses are offered in 15 locations throughout the state of Georgia. School Director · Responsible for developing appraiser courses including textbook and presentation materials as well as gaining course approval from state boards and / or federal regulatory agencies. · Authored over 20 courses approved for certification and continuing education credit by the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. · Lead Instructor for pre and post licensing courses held throughout the state of Georgia as well as other states. · Developed statistical market analysis software in use by appraisers nationwide to assist them in analyzing and documenting current market trends. · Frequent speaker on USPAP, FNMA guidelines, FHA guidelines and market analysis. · AQB Certified USPAP Instructor # 7380600 · Licensed Appraiser Instructor #328525 · Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser #GACR266738 · FHA Roster Appraiser #GACR266738 Martin & Associates Appraisal Service (Atlanta, GA) – 2003 / 2004 Martin & Associates provides appraisal services to lenders and individuals in the greater Staff Appraiser · Performed appraisals on lots, condominiums, single family homes and small businesses. · Conducted quality control reviews on intercompany appraisals. · Performed research for commercial appraisers. · Installed a new computer network and associated software to improve productivity and recordkeeping. Computer Hardware and Software - 1982 / 2003 Prior to entering the valuation profession, Mr. Smithmyer held various positions at start up and nationally recognized computer software and hardware companies. Some of these companies included; Lotus Development, Microrim, Berkeley Software Design, Wind River, Computone and Mictotrain. Positions held included Director of Training to Vice President of International Sales and Marketing. Geotechnical / Civil Engineering - 1996 / 1982 After graduating, Mr. Smithmyer served as Project Engineer in charge of geotechnical construction quality control. These worldwide projects included Spaceship Earth Disney World, Union Carbide World Headquarters, King Khalid Military City and Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit System (MARTA). In addition he conducted environmental studies and land use planning studies in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. FORMAL EDUCATION: BS in Natural Science – 1976 Majors, Earth Science and Terrestrial Ecology APPRAISAL EDUCATION:
Appraisal Institute - Associate Member Association of Georgia Real Estate Appraisers (AGREA) Georgia Association of Professional Appraisers (GAPPA) Georgia Real Estate Educators Association (GREEA) (Nominated for the 2009 Appraiser Instructor of the Year) |