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Mailing Address

3315 South Cobb Drive

Suite# 813233

Smyrna, GA 30081

Lauren Edwards - Owner

Email: orders@herresllc.com

www.herresllc.com

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LAUREN'S BIO

Owner's Real Estate Professional Experience

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS/REVIEWS (Independent Contractor), Smyrna, Georgia

Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser, 2004 - Current

Perform residential real estate appraisals & appraisal reviews for Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase Bank, SunTrust and several other financial institutions.

  • Maintain outstanding ratings with the Appraisal Management Companies in which I am contracted.

  • Adhered to strict compliance with mandated governmental & specific banking regulations regarding all transactions.

  • Conduct national high-risk loan reviews, desktop valuations and field reviews.

  • Identify and assess any suspected misrepresentation or fraud in property valuation, while providing clear and concise written analysis of value discrepancies between original appraisal and subsequent valuations.

 

J PACIFIC VENTURES, LLC.  (Independent Contractor), Smyrna, Georgia

Project Manager 06/2015 – Current

  • Assist client in property acquisition and manage through to a successful and profitable liquidation.

  • Market demand assessment, financial evaluation (analysis, risk, return and diversification).

  • Preparation of property (land use, policies, zoning, permits).

  • Oversee all implementation and construction.

  • Audit entire file at completion to conclude the liquidation in a timely manner.

 

CHAPMAN HALL REALTY, Kennesaw, Georgia

Sales & Leasing Agent, 01/2014 – Current

  • Sales & listings of residential & commercial properties.

  • Lease & perform property management services for residential & commercial properties.

  • Tenant procurement / placement services.

  • Execute & review all Real Estate legal documentation, HUD-1 & credit reports.

  • Obtain, develop & maintain client relationships (buyers, sellers, lenders, & agents).

  • Conduct CMA reports, determining price points for negotiations with banks & clients.

 

HURON CONSULTING GROUP / WARBIRD CONSULTING PARTNERS, Atlanta, Georgia

Team Lead and Trainer/ Forensic Appraisal Review Department, 09/2011 – 11/2013 (Contract Position)

  • Current Project: FNMA Due Diligence

  • Work in conjunction with the Manager of Quality Control to develop workflow processes while maintaining compliance with USPAP, FNMA, and other regulatory boards.

  • Responsible for the oversight of various valuation functions, conduct quality reviews of the valuations to ensure all reviews have been completed in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with company and client specific guidelines as well as government guidelines.

  • Responsible to assist Appraisal Reviewers in resolving complex or escalated order issues, and to apply proper application of valuation and reconciliation methods to residential properties.

  • Provide audit results of Appraisal Reviewers to manager, to assist in tracking performance metrics for reviewers, to coach employees and provide development training goals.

  • Responsible for conducting and Facilitating reviews, rejection and addendum requests of valuation orders to ensure optimum client satisfaction.

  • Identify and assess any suspected misrepresentation or fraud in property valuations.

  • Assess accuracy, adequacy, and compliance of valuations with applicable industry standards, USPAP, agency policy and procedure, and regulatory requirements.

 

RR DONNELLEY, Atlanta, Georgia

Valuation Analyst, Appraisal Review Department, 02/2011 – 5/2011 (Contract Position)

  • Current Project: FNMA retrospective reviews for defaulted loans originated between 2001- 2009.

  • Conduct national high risk loan reviews (Including Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico).

  • Identify and assess any suspected misrepresentation or fraud in property valuation.

  • Provide written analysis of value discrepancies between original appraisal and subsequent valuations.

  • Gained FNMA National Underwriting Center knowledge of guidelines, rules and direct training in review process by FNMA.

 

NICRO PROPERTIES USA, Woodstock, Georgia

Pricing Consultant, 2010-2011 (Contract Position)

  • Evaluated all foreclosure properties in Cobb, Fulton & Gwinnett Counties for potential investment portfolio.

  • Assessed properties with greatest profit margins, obtained by producing & reviewing accurate resale values.

  • Advised investors of properties to acquire based on reviews of profit margin & value reports.

  • Produced 6 property reviews per hour, with great accuracy & attention to detail.

 

REALTY ONE, Smyrna, Georgia

Sales Agent, 2009 – 2012

  • Sales & listings of residential & commercial properties.

  • Execute & review all Real Estate legal documentation, HUD-1, credit reports.

  • Obtain, develop & maintain client relationships (buyers, sellers, lenders, & agents).

  • Conduct CMA reports, determining price points for negotiations with banks & clients.

  • Manage earnest money designations, down payments & all closing documents.

 

J3 APPRAISALS, LLC. Smyrna, Georgia

Owner / Appraiser, 2004 – 2010

  • Applied leadership skills to establish and manage business specializing in residential & commercial appraisals.

  • Adhered to strict compliance with mandated governmental regulations regarding all transactions.

  • Successful in completing 600+ appraisals/appraisal reviews annually in 2006-2009 to high quality standards.

  • Conducted mentoring and training of new and experienced Appraisers to achieve optimum performance.

  • Complete responsibility of monthly, quarterly & annual taxes, profit/loss statements & payroll.

  • Managed Accounts payable & Accounts Receivable, maintained accurate documentation of all financial records.

  • Established as an FHA approved appraiser in 2007.

 

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