Another Uneducated MAI Appraisal Institute Appraiser

DIANE DiBERNARDO, Managing DirectorDiane DiBernardo brings an impressive spectrum of experience to the Argianas team with almost 20 years as a commercial real estate appraiser. Joining the Argianas team in 2010, Diane is responsible for training, reviewing and coordinating appraisal assignments for certain clients. She is an expert in ARGUS discounted cash flow software.Diane's extensive experience includes the valuation of fee simple, leased fee and leasehold interests for a wide range of purposes including bank financing, internal asset management, estate planning, and litigation support. Her assignments have included all property types throughout the Midwest including existing and proposed single and multi-tenant office, retail, industrial and residential developments. Diane's familiarity with real estate income analysis is apparent in her appraisal work involving downtown office buildings, community retail centers, and entire residential subdivisions. Special purpose valuation and/or consulting assignments have included easements, billboard signage, self-storage facilities, barge terminals, hotels, golf courses, automotive service stations, and car washes. She is also familiar with the analysis of affordable and low-income housing with special financing and/or income tax credits.On the road to obtaining the MAI designation, Diane has completed all three levels of appraisal experience which has been formally reviewed and accepted by the Appraisal Institute. She has successfully completed all the necessary coursework and the 16-hour comprehensive exam. With only the demonstration appraisal report remaining, Diane is expected to receive the coveted MAI designation in 2012.Education
Diane earned her Bachelor Degree in Management from Northeastern Illinois University. She continues her education through various classes and seminars offered by the Appraisal Institute.Professional Affiliations
Diane is an Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute and a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Illinois. NOW THIS IS HOW UNEDUCATED THESE FOLKS ARE: Diane DiBernardo • Why would you post this nonsense on the Appraisal Institute's group page? I don't have time to repute every point, but how long do you think a degree in Real Estate has been available? You're showing your age, kid. SHE ACTS LIKE A DEGREE IN REAL ESTATE IS SOMETHING NEW, I GOT MY DEGREE IN 1979 FROM CSULA, AND STARTED THE PROGRAM IN 1975. SHE GOT A DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT AND PROFESS TO BE AN APPRAISER. Thanks!
Curtis D. Harris, BS, CGREA, REB
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate, CSULA
State Certified General Appraiser
Real Estate Broker
ASTM E-2018 Commercial Real Estate Inspector
HUD 203k Consultant
HUD/FHA Real Estate Appraiser/Reviewer
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