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Martha (Taffy) Benson, President
E-Mail: taffy@appraisal-masters.com
Taffy's diverse background includes over 24 years of real estate experience, from sales and management to 7 years in Research & Development with one of the Twin Cities largest brokers. She believes that this makes a difference with her approach to service. After almost 8 years in residential appraisal, she has gone from entry level to the top and understands the needs of both real estate professionals and her associate appraisers.
Education
- Graduate of Colby College, Waterville, Maine - 1974
- Interim Year Study, University of Minnesota - 1973
- Majors
- Sociological Theory
- Sociological Research
- Criminology
Professional Studies
- Appraisal Institute
- 1A1: Real Estate Appraisal Principles - 1992
- 1A2: Basic Valuation Procedures - 1992
- Easement Valuation - 1996
- ProSource
- Appraisal 101 & 102: Introduction to Appraisal Principles I & II - 1991
- Appraisal 103 & 104: Introduction to Appraisal Practices I & II - 1991
- Appraisal 105: Introduction to Appraisal Standards and Ethics - 1991
- Appraisal 201: Guide to Residential Construction - 1992
- Appraisal 301: How to Prepare the New URAR Form - 1993
- Appraisal 305: How to Perform Adjustments on the New URAR - 1994
- Houses: The Basics of Inspection - 1993
- Houses: Minnesota Styles and Designs - 1993
- How to Perform FHA Appraisals Within HUD Guidelines - 1994
- Robo-Appraiser '96: The Computer World of Appraising - 1996
- Business Planning for Appraisal Professionals - 1997
- Houses: FHA Appraisal & Construction Standards - 1998
- Independent Contractor or Employee? - 1998
- Numerous Real Estate Courses (Licensed Realtors) - 1975-1987
Experience
- 1998 to Present - Appraisal Masters
- Owner and Chief Appraiser
- 1996 to 1998 - Metropolitan Appraisals
- 1992-1996 - Dahlen & Dwyer, Inc.
- 1975 to 1981 - Burnet Realty Corporate Services
- Research and Development for President
- Director of Client Relations Division
- Licensed Realtor, GRI
- 1974 to 1975 - Ramsey County
- Juvenile Probation Officer
Partial List of Clients
- Centennial Mortgage
- Centex Homes
- CTX Mortgage
- Bankers Mortgage
- East Metro Mortgage
- Edina Realty Mortgage
- Firstar Home Mortgage
- Lake Area Banks
- Midwest Mortgage
- Mortgages on Main
- Mortgage Services of Minnesota
- Mortgage Works
- One Stop Mortgage
- Optimum Mortgage
- Premier Banks
- Prime Mortgage
- Rels Valuation
- Summit Mortgage
- Trinity Mortgage
- US Bank
- Virtual Mortgage
- Wells Fargo Home Loans
- HUD approved for FHA appraisals
- attorneys
- and numerous independent clients
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