Richard Sjostrom

NianƟc, CT ***** l 860-***-**** l sjostromrichard@aƩ.net

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SPECIALIST

CerƟfied General Real Estate Appraiser with experience and experƟse providing real estate appraisal and consulƟng. Deliver comprehensive and fair analysis uƟlizing in-depth industry knowledge and strong analyƟcal skills. Known as a dependable and interpersonal team player successful at managing mulƟple assignments with a posiƟve aƫtude using excellent Ɵme management, problem-solving, and organizaƟonal skills. KEY SKILLS

Real Estate Appraisal l Real Estate ConsulƟng l Market Data and Trend Analysis l Quality Control PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed Real Estate Appraisal Services 04/2023 -Present Wells Fargo, US 06/2012 – 04/2023

ValuaƟons Specialist / State of ConnecƟcut CerƟfied General Real Estate Appraiser/Reviewer Performed quality control, including reviewing submiƩed residenƟal appraisals and other valuaƟon products to ensure accuracy and that reports complied with client and USPAP guidelines and industry standards.

Reviewed 100s of valuaƟon products per month that were received from throughout the US, following all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.

Analyzed market data and trends to idenƟfy inaccuracies in reports submiƩed and recommended opportuniƟes for improvement.

Collaborated with service providers, if necessary, to request revisions and addressed noted report inadequacies.

Maintained current understanding of market condiƟons, compliance standard, and best pracƟces and aƩended training and conƟnuing educaƟon programs to strengthen professional skill set. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed Services, CT 09/2006 – 06/2012

CerƟfied General Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant Washington Mutual Bank, CT 03/2002 – 09/2006

Staff ProducƟon Appraiser

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business AdministraƟon

Roanoke College, Salem VA

LICENSES

State of ConnecƟcut CerƟfied General Real Estate Appraiser - #0000568 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ConƟnuing EducaƟon CompleƟon – University of ConnecƟcut, The Appraisal InsƟtute, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, McKissock, and Dares InsƟtute