Integra Realty Resources is seeking an apprentice appraiser for its commercial division in the Columbia, SC office. Responsibilities will include working closely with senior appraisers on inspections and assisting in report writing/research. Candidate must be a college graduate and very articulate. Some appraisal experience preferred, but not required.

Candidate [U]must[/U] be comfortable in Microsoft Windows environment and proficient with Word and Excel. Compensation plan will be based upon experience, but features competitive fee split (or salary, depending upon experience level), health insurance, and education reimbursement.

The office has access to most data sources, including Real Capital Analytics, Reis, CRS, Loopnet, Smith Travel Research, STDB and statewide CoStar access. In addition, Integra has a national comparable database.

Please forward confidential cover letter and resume to mdodds@irr.com

Michael B. Dodds has been appointed by Governor Nikki Haley to the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board. The Senate confirmed the appointment on February 22, 2012. The term of the initial appointment began on the date of confirmation, with an immediate reappointment to commence May 31, 2012, and to expire May 31, 2015.

Dodds is currently the Managing Director and Principal of Integra Realty Resources – South Carolina. He holds the prestigious MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute, in additional to the CCIM designation of the CCIM Institute. With over 25 years of appraisal experience, he has a broad range of experience in valuation and analysis of all types of real estate, including commercial, industrial, office, multi family, mixed-use, and special-purpose properties.

The South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board, which consists of seven members, is under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The purpose of this board is to regulate the real estate appraisal industry so as to protect the public’s interest regarding real estate valuation.

Integra Realty Resources, Inc. has been named part of the 2011 Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies. This is the company’s second consecutive year appearing on the list.

The 2011 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and not a subsidiary or division of another company.

2011 recipients also include ideeli, Spirit Airlines, Honest Tea, and Dunkin Donuts, to name a few.

Integra Realty Resources is seeking a commercial appraiser for either the Columbia or Greenville, SC office. Responsibilities include appraising general commercial properties, as well as maintaining good working relationships with clients. Candidate must be a certified general appraiser, as well as comfortable in Windows environment and proficient with Word and Excel. Assignments are located primarily in South Carolina with periodic travel as required. Compensation plan will be based upon experience, but features competitive fee split, health and dental insurance, and education/dues reimbursement.

The office has access to most data sources, including Real Capital Analytics, Reis, CRS, Loopnet, Smith Travel Research, STDB and statewide CoStar access. In addition, Integra has a national comparable database.

Please forward confidential cover letter and resume to:

Michael B. Dodds, MAI, CCIM, MRICS
mdodds@irr.com

I am in Las Vegas for a few days for the national convention of Integra Realty Resources. With about 275 managing directors, analysts and administrative staff here for various training classes, it is our largest conference ever. The meetings are at the Hard Rock Hotel, which has been fun.

Worldwide, we have had visits from 72 countries/territories over the last 12 months.

Technically, there is no such thing as an “MAI appraisal.” There are only appraisals performed by an appraiser who has completed the Appraisal Institute’s requirements for the Member of Appraisal Institute designation. The MAI designation, in my opinion, is the highest achievement that is available to an appraiser. Some might argue that other appraisal designations are as well respected, but if you review the requirements of each I think you will disagree. The details of what is required can be reviewed here:

APPRAISAL INSTITUTE – MAI REQUIREMENTS

The Columbia, SC office of Integra Realty Resources has three MAI designated appraisers including myself. The entire State of South Carolina only has 93 MAI’s. If we can help with your “MAI appraisal” needs, give us a call.

Michael B. Dodds, MAI, CCIM, MRICS