Appraisal Qualifications of J. Michael Smith, MAI, SRA

Professional Experience

• (1986 to 1992) Employed by Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. as a fee appraiser. Scope of appraisal assignments included both commercial and residential properties in the metro Atlanta area. Primary focus was on single-family homes, and from 1989 to 1994, held a position as an FHA staff appraiser. From 1990 to 2003, held a position as a VA panel appraiser.
• (1992 to 1997) Employed by Valuation Services, Inc. as a fee appraiser. Scope of appraisal assignments included both commercial and residential properties in the metro Atlanta area. Primary focus was on commercial properties
• (1997 to present) President of Buckhead Advisory Group, LTD. Appraisal assignments over the past five years include freestanding retail buildings, lodging facilities, grocery anchored retail shopping centers, strip retail shopping centers, office buildings, office condominiums, office parks, small and large industrials, child care centers, automotive repair facilities, restaurants, convenience stores, package stores, religious facilities and self-storage facilities
• Residential appraisal assignments over the past five years include in-town condominium developments, suburban condominium developments, numerous apartment complexes and numerous subdivision developments. The majority of the residential assignments have been bulk properties or apartment complexes
• Clientele includes Regions Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Quantum National Bank, BB&T, First Citizens Bank, City National Bank, PNC Bank, United Community Bank, State Bank & Trust Company, Metro City Bank, First Continental Investment Co. and several other community banks, attorneys, AMCs and individuals

Professional Education

• BBA from Georgia Southern
• Successfully completed numerous courses and examinations offered by the American Institute of Appraisers, the Appraisal Institute and the Institute of Business Appraisers. The course dates range from 1988 to 2014 and exceed 500 classroom hours in real estate and business valuations. Also, the Appraisal Institute membership requires 20 hours per year of continuing education which have been maintained since 1991

Professional Affiliations

• MAI membership/designation with the Appraisal Institute, member since 1997
• SRA membership/designation with the Appraisal Institute, member since 1991
• Certified Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Georgia, Certification #CG 000226, licensed since 1991

Territory Served

• Available for assignments in Metro Atlanta and surrounding counties or the State of Georgia for large retail or lodging facilities 12. To encourage the use of the Atlanta Streetcar, MARTA and other public transit facilities