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Appraisal Masters
2150 3rd St, Suite 14
St Paul, MN 55110

P: (651) 653-1111
F: (651) 653-7777

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
    • Co-Owner and Appraiser
  • 1992-1996 - Dahlen & Dwyer, Inc.
    • Staff Appraiser
  • 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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