Ralph K. Olsen, IFA

Real Estate Experience

Active as Real Estate Appraiser since 1977
President and founder of Pacific West Appraisal Services, Inc.

Memberships

Mr. Olsen is a member of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, holding the designation of IFA, and has completed all requirements to be a member of the Appraisal Institute, for the designations of MAI and SRA.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Geography, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington.
Met all requirements for MAI, SRA and IFA designations.

Typical Properties Appraised:

All types of residential properties, including:
Single Family Houses, attached, detached and condominiums
Manufactured houses
Rental Houses
Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Residential Land
HUD/FHA Appraisals
Veterans Administration (VA) Appraisals

Licenses:

Certified General Appraiser in Washington
Washington license #1100505

Recent Education

HUD Appraisal Requirements
Appraisal Report Writing
Fair Lending for Appraisers
Serving the Client: Application and Use of the Streamlined Appraisal Process
Regression Analysis
Appraising the Tough Ones
Standards of Professional Practice
Green Building for Appraisers

Professional Activities

Currently – Moderator of the NW Real Estate Investment Association

Past – Member of the RMLS Technology Committee (2009 – 2011)
Past – President of the Board of the Rose City Chapter of the NAIFA (2011)
Past – Vice president of the board of the Rose City Chapter of the NAIFA (2010)
Past – Secretary of the Board of the Rose City Chapter of the NAIFA (2009)
Past – Regional Review and Counseling Committee, Appraisal Institute
Past – Candidates Guidance Chair for SRA Designation
Past – MAI demonstration report grader