560 2nd Ave. N.    P.O. Box 6919    Ketchum, ID 83340    (208)726-3336    Fax (208)726-1242

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The owner of the firm,  Patricia A. Lentz, SRA, CRA, is long-time resident of the Wood River Valley.  She has been active in the local real estate market since she moved here in 1985. She has an Idaho real estate license, worked in the past with a residential and commercial real estate developer in the area, and began appraising in the early 1990's.

Following is a brief overview of her experience, professional affiliates, and education background.

Experience:

Lentz Appraisal & Consulting, LLC, owner,  P. O. Box 6919, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340. 

Owner of Monge Appraisal & Investments, June 1996 to present. Name changed as of January 1998.

 

Monge Appraisal & Investments, P. O. Box 307, Sun Valley, Idaho.

1992 to May 1996 - real estate appraiser, specializing in high-end, $1,000,000+ residential appraisals, condominiums, townhouses, new construction, vacant land, multiple-family projects, single-family residences, estate and tax appraisals, and general real estate consulting including special-use properties, feasibility analysis, and listing valuations.

 

The Roth Co., P. O. Box 2040, Sun Valley, Idaho.  208-726-9663. 

July 1986 to 1992 - Office manager and comptroller of residential and commercial construction/development firm. Specializing in high-end, custom and speculative, single-family residential homes and residential developments.

Professional Designations and Affiliations & Memberships:  

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   SRA member of the Appraisal Institute

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   Member of Southern Idaho Chapter of the Appraisal Institute

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   Board member - Idaho Real Estate Appraiser Board (8/2006 to present)

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    Licensed Realtor in the State of Idaho (inactive)

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    Member of the Appraisal Section of the National Association of Realtors

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    Member of the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers

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    Certified as a Women in Business organization 

bullet    Member of the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau
bullet    Member of the Hailey Chamber of Commerce
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    Past board of director for the Sagebrush Equine Training Center for the Handicapped

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    Past board of director for the Southern Idaho Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (2001)

Education & Courses:  

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   Certified Appraiser in the State of Idaho, Certified Residential Appraiser-#142.

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   Licensed Realtor in the State of Idaho (inactive).

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      Guest lecturer in 1999, 2003, and 2004 for a real estate licensing class discussing the practical aspects of appraisal.

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      B.B.A., May 1985, with honors from Idaho State University.  Emphasis in Business Management & Organization.

All courses were presented by The Appraisal Institute unless otherwise noted.

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The Professional's Guide to the URAR, September 2005.   Updates on the revised Fannie Mae forms, revised limiting conditions, and appraiser's certifications.  7 hours.

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Standards of Professional Practice, USPAP Update, March 2004.  Focus on recent changes to USPAP, including requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. Clarify concepts of scope of work. 7 hours.

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Real Estate Fraud:  The Appraiser's Responsibilities and Liabilities. November 2001.  Recognizing and avoiding becoming involved in fraudulent activity involving any kind of real property. Practical risk management. 7 hours.

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Appraisal of Nonconforming Uses. November 2001. Focus on interim use and over-improvement properties, analyzing specific case studies and exploring the problems encountered in appraising nonconforming uses. 7 hours.

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How the New Privacy Legislation Affects Your Practice. November 2001. Description of the act and its implications for real estate appraisers, including notice requirements and restrictions that impact appraisers. 2 hours.

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1031 Exchange Seminar. October 2001. American Exchange Services. Information on the latest information on the IRS guidelines and treatment of exchanged properties. 3 hours.

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Advanced Residential Form & Narrative Report Writing, October 2000, 40 hours. Designed to assist participants in reporting the results of the appraisal process in narrative form clearly and succinctly. Discussion and review of residential valuation procedures and current appraisal standards. Appraisal Institute.

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Attacking & Defending an Appraisal in Litigation, September 2000, 15 hours. Provides a model for attacking and defending an appraisal including the appraiser, the appraisal, the report and consulting/review. USPAP is stressed throughout the seminar. Related topics include evidence, procedure, testifying techniques, and appraisal theory. Appraisal Institute.

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Valuation of Local Retail Properties, September 1999, 7 hours. Provides an overall view of the retail environment, the valuation process, factors that influence value, and trends affecting this property type. Appraisal Institute.  

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Residential Demonstration Appraisal Report Writing Seminar, June 1998. 14 hours. The course provides an extensive examination of the Cost, Sale Comparison, and Income Capitalization approaches to value and an in-depth review on highest and best use and reconciliation and final estimate of value.  

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Standards of Professional Practice, Part C, April 1998. 16 hours. Provides an update of changes to the USPAP and the Appraisal Institute’s Code of Professional Ethics and peer review system.  

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Advanced Income Capitalization, April 1997, 40 hours. Review of income capitalization concepts; estimating cash flows, investment analysis concepts, risk analysis, financial leverage, yield capitalization with and without financing, and supporting the discount rate.  

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Data Confirmation and Verification Methods. September 1996, 7 hours. Focuses on the verification process by exploring techniques using the telephone, face-to-face interaction, and advanced technology.  

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Residential Case Study, September 1995, 39 hours. Case study with focus on dealing with all facets of the valuation process with an emphasis on market extraction of data and analysis and application of data in the appraisal process.  

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Understanding Limited Appraisals & Reporting Options - Residential, October 1994, 7 hours.  Information on permitted departure and related changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice.  

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Maximizing the Value of an Appraisal Practice, July 1994, 7 hours. Emphasized customer services, how to identify lender's concerns, and how to appropriately address those concerns when completing an appraisal assignment.  

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Standards of Professional Practices, Parts A & B. October 1993, 27 hours. Part A is designed to comply with The Appraisal Foundation's requirements for state appraisers and focuses on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Part B focuses on the Appraisal Institute's Code of Professional Ethics and enforcement procedures.  

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The New Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR), October 1993, 7 hours. Designed to educate appraisers on the changes in the new URAR report that will be used for residential appraisal assignments after January 1, 1994.  

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Appraisal Procedures, February 1993, 39 hours. Review of the valuation process, appraisal mathematics, site valuation, cost and sales comparison approaches, introduction to income capitalization, and reconciliating and estimating final value.  

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Appraisal Review Seminar, August 1992, 7 hours. Intended to inform appraisers of the professional requirements of the reviewing assignment. Emphasis being placed on professional practices, scope of the review assignments, and documenting and reporting the results.  

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Appraisal Principles, June 1992, 38.5 hours. Provides an overview of the valuation process; reinforces understanding of fundamental concepts and broadens current knowledge; notes changes in the professional and contemporary interpretations of appraisal theory and procedures.