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Stuart J. Mortrude, MAI

Mr. Mortrude has been actively involved in appraising real estate since 1984.  He is the founder and President of the appraisal and consulting firm of Diversified Real Estate Services, Inc.

Member of the Appraisal Institute with an MAI designation, Mr. Mortrude is currently certified under the Appraisal Institute program of continuing education for the designated members.

Over the years of involvement within the real estate industry, Mr. Mortrude has worked primarily in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and greater Minnesota, although appraisal assignments have also involved properties in Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Illinois and California.

EDUCATION

Graduate of Saint Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate with an emphasis in Construction.

Applicable Courses Taken in the Field of Real Estate

bulletReal Estate Principles
bulletReal Estate Investments
bulletReal Estate Law
bulletReal Estate Property Management
bulletReal Estate Appraisal
bulletReal Estate Finance
bulletConstruction Principles
bulletUrban Planning

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL STUDIES

Completed following real estate appraisal courses offered by Appraisal Institute:  

bulletReal Estate Appraisal Principles
bulletBasic Valuation Procedures
bulletCapitalization Theory & Technology Parts A & B
bulletCase Studies in Real Estate Valuation
bulletLitigation Valuation
bulletStandards of Professional Practice
bulletExtensive Seminars relating to Real Estate Topics
bulletValuation Analysis & Report Writing

MEMBER OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE

MAI designation number 9715, since November 1992

President Metro/Minnesota Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 2004

Chair of the Education Committee for the Metro/Minnesota Chapter 2001-2003

Regional Representative for the Metro/Minnesota Chapter 2002-2003

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Diversified Real Estate Services, Inc., Appraiser/Analyst/Owner  -  Minneapolis, Minnesota, founding partner.

Arthur Andersen & Co., Experienced Senior Appraiser  -  Appraisal Division of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, May 1990 to August 1991.

Kramer, Geisler & Strand, Inc., Associate Appraiser  -  Minnetonka, Minnesota, February 1987 to April 1990.

Shenehon and Associates, Inc., Appraiser/Analyst  -  Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 1984 to January 1987;  Assistant Manager of Real Estate Valuation April 1986 to January 1987.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Licensed Appraiser by the State of Minnesota, Certified General Real Property Appraiser #4000183.

Currently or has previously held licenses in Colorado, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Member Real Estate Appraisal Section of National Association of Realtors (NAR) #A167.

Member of Saint Cloud State Real Estate Alumni Association.

Licensed Broker by the State of Minnesota, Real Estate License #20021991.

EXPERIENCE

Experience has included preparing professional valuations and market analysis of commercial real estate.  Appraisal assignments have involved numerous types of commercial, multiple family, industrial, and special purpose properties.  The specific purpose of these assignments have included highest and best use studies, mortgage financing, condemnation, tax abatement proceedings, feasibility analysis, investment counseling, potential sales and purchases, lease and rental analysis, bankruptcy proceedings, internal management decisions, and charitable donations.  Guest lectured at St. Cloud State University and professional gatherings.  Has had experience as an expert witness testifying in court proceedings and commissioners hearings.

 
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Last modified: 08/15/08