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Qualifications of senior appraiser, Patrick J. Butler, CRP. Recent articles by Mr. Butler.

EDUCATION

Appraisal Trends, September 2007
Residential Design and Functional Utility, September 2007
Relocation Appraisal is Different!, September 2007
Chicago Relocation Council & Wisconsin Relo.- Midwest Grand Conference, April 2007
National USPAP Update, June 2006
Update Meeting with Regulatory Officials (AARO, ILL, Appraisal Foundation), June 2006
NAIFA luncheon meeting- Update of Scope of Work, May 2006
CRP Review Session, April 2006
Appraising from Blueprints and Specifications, September 2005
National USPAP Update, September 2005
The Professional's Guide to the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report, July 2005
Scope of Work- Expanding Your Range of Services, May 2004
Update from the Office of Banks & Real Estate, May 2004
The Relocation Appraisal Training Program (ERC), November 2003
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act, September 2003
Tough Residential Appraisal Assignments, September 2003
National USPAP Update Course, August 2003
HUD (Atlanta HOC) update for Illinois appraisers, August 2003
Relocation Appraising, August 2003
2003 Illinois Appraisers Update Seminar, July 2003
Testing Highest and Best Use, July 2003
Limited Residential Appraisal Assignment, January 2003
USPAP Updates, August 2001
Case Studies in Residential Highest and Best Use, April 2001
Supporting Sales Comparison Grid Adjustments, March 2001
FHA Appraisal Standards & New Updates, July 2000
Expert Witness Testimony, May 2000
Valuation of Detrimental Conditions, May 2000
Regression Analysis, December 1999
Appraisal of Nonconforming Uses, November 1999
Employee Relocation Council, E-Relay Training, October 1999
FHA and the Appraisal Process, July 1999
A day with the Office of Banks/Real Estate, July 1999
Automated Valuation Models, May 1999
Residential Consulting, April 1999
Manufactured Housing, February 1999
Fair Housing/Lending, February 1999
Eminent Domain & Condemnation Appraising, A.I. May 1998
Certified Residential Appraiser license, #1753 August 1997
Problem Solving in Residential Real Estate, April 1997
IL IV- Appraisal Methods, February 1997
The Cost Approach, continuing education, September 1995
The URAR report, continuing education, September 1995
Home Inspection, continuing education, August 1995
Basic Residential H.U.D. Appraisal Requirements, I.F.A., December 1994
Appraisal Standards Board Informational meeting- changes to USPAP, June 1994
Illinois Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, June 1993.
IL l- Standards of Practice, April 1993.
IL lll- Appraising the Single-Family Residence, April 1993.
IL ll- Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal, November 1992.
Illinois Real Estate Broker, October 1992.
Real Estate Owned- Super Session, C.C.I.M., September 1988
Fundamentals of Real Estate Investment & Taxation, C.C.I.M., August 1987
Illinois Real Estate Salesperson, September 1986.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Mobility Magazine, May 2007- "Reading the Writing on the Wall Interpreting Real Estate Data in Declining Markets"
Mobility Magazine, May 2006- "Measuring Up: What to do Do When Appraisals Differ"
Working RE, June 2005- "How to Reach Your Potential (Using Acrobat)"
Working RE, Summer 2002- "Increasing Productivity with PDF's"
The Communicator, Fall 2000- "Jump Start Your Sales Plan"
The Communicator, Summer 2000- "Keeping Track of the Bottom Line"
The Communicator, Spring 2000- "Capturing The Consumer Prospect on the Telephone"
Accredited Appraiser, Spring 2000- "Creating Bang-Up Presentations"
The Communicator, Summer 1999- "Marketing with Postcards"
Real Estate Today, April '95- "Need Extra Time? Then Use Your Computer More Efficiently"

AFFILIATIONS

Member National Association of Realtors
Member Illinois Association of Realtors
Member Realtor Association of the West/South Suburban Chicagoland
Certified Relocation Professional (CRP)
Member Employee Relocation Council- ERC Appraisal Trained

PRESENT POSITION

Broker/owner of Gator Real Estate, Inc. and Appraisal Services, Inc. Montgomery, Illinois. Full service real estate company offering residential brokerage, property management, appraisals.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (since 1988)

Started appraising in 1987 and am thoroughly familiar with all appraisal procedures used in valuing 1-4 family residential properties. Have performed hundreds of appraisal reviews for clients throughout the country. I have an emphasis in litigation work and have a particular interest in reviewing appraisals for USPAP compliance.

REFERENCES

References and samples of work available on request.

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