Mr. Sell has been appraising real property in the southwest for over 35 years. He holds the MAI, MRICS, SR/WA, CCIM and SRA designations. He has been qualified as in expert witness in Arizona, Nevada, California and Texas. He has extensive experience in condemnation, REO, bankruptcy, appraisal management and detrimental property conditions including mold, termites, soil expansion, contamination and construction defects. Please visit www.sellassoc.com for more details.

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: MAI and SRA designations from the Appraisal Institute; CCIM designation from the CCIM Institute; Real Estate Broker and Certified Tax Agent in Arizona; General Appraisal Certifications in AZ, HI & NV; and SR/WA from International Right of Way Association.

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Appraisal Institute; CCIM Institute; International Right of Way Association; National Association of Realtors; Institute of Real Estate Management; Real Estate Counseling Group of America, Inc.; Forensic Expert Witness Association.

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Various appraisal related topics for AZ State Bar, International Right of Way Assoc., Appraisal Institute, Arizona State Univ. and others

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: Appraisal Certification in AZ investigtions but no discinplinary action.

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Numerous - See website for testimony experience. http://sellassoc.com/testimony.html

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Real estate valuation issues in condemnation, lease/partnership disputes, market analysis, financial issues, divorce, bankruptcy contaminated properties, construction defects, loss caused by fire, mold, underground water contamination, timeshare development, odor, noise, underground and overhead easements, economic trend analysis, partnership disputes, fraud and more

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: HALF

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: HALF

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Numerous, see web page

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: A few months ago

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Numerous times, see web page

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Numerous times, see web page

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Over 25

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consultation, Litigation Support, Research, Market Analysis, Appraisals, Tax Appeals, Real Estate Brokerage Services, CAM Analysis, Lease Negotiations

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 375

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 375

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 375

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 375

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Most appraidsal assignments are on a fixed fee basis. Other services the cost will vary depending upon the staff utilized. All assignments will be in writing with a precise scope of work and related charges.

References

James T. Braselton
Mariscal Weeks
2901 N. Cental Avenue
Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-285-5024
jim.braselton@mwf.com

Leo R. Beus
Beus & Gilbert
4800 N. Scottsdale Road
Suite 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-429-3001
Gary L. Birnbaum
Mariscal Weeks
2901 N. Central Avenue
Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-285-5009
Glade Hall
105 Mt. Rose
Reno, NV 89509
775-324-6447
gladeh@prodigy.net

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