Dr. J. Craig Julian, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, IFA

Experience

I have been a real property appraiser for over 40+ years. This experience has been nationwide in various capacities for the largest banks, attorneys, corporations and private individuals in the United States. Specifically, I have worked as a fee appraiser, staff appraiser, review appraiser, manager of review appraisers, Forensic Review Appraiser, multi-state appraiser manager, appraisal instructor, owner and director of an appraisal school for the largest real estate school in Texas, author of appraisal courses and textbooks.

Clients and former employers include Mayor of Houston, TX, BBT, Metro Transit Authority, Texas Comptroller’s Office, Texas Department of Transportation, Wachovia, World Savings, Wells Fargo, RBC, Sun Trust, First National Bank of Shelby, NC, FDIC, RTC, VA, FHA, State of Texas, Vinson and Elkins, Weil, Gotshal & Manages, North Carolina Department of Transportation, Truist Bank, Park National Bank, James McElroy and Diehl. Conrad Trosch and Kemmy, PA. Claire Samuels Law.

Membership Designation

SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) Membership Designation

The SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) membership designation is held by professionals who provide a wide range of services for residential properties related to providing opinions of value, evaluations, reviews, consulting, and advice regarding investment decisions, among other things.

To become an SRA Designated member of the Appraisal Institute, an individual must:

Have good moral character
Be a Certified Residential or Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or meet equivalency)
Hold bachelor's degree or higher (or be a Certified Residential or Certified General Real Property Appraiser)
Meet standards and ethics requirements
Pass rigorous education requirements
Receive credit for residential experience that meet strict criteria
Receive credit for the demonstration of knowledge requirement.

SRA Designated members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice.

The completion of continuing education requirements assures that SRA Designated members remain informed on trends and changes pertaining to real property valuation, enabling them to provide valuations that reflect the latest in professional practice.

AI-RRS (Appraisal Institute - Residential Review Specialist) Membership Designation

The AI-RRS membership designation is held by professionals who provide reviews of residential appraisals.

To become an AI-RRS Designated member of the Appraisal Institute, an individual must:

Have good moral character
Be a Certified Residential or Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or meet equivalency)
Hold a bachelor's degree or higher (or be a Certified Residential or Certified General Real Property Appraiser)
Meet standards and ethics requirements
Meet rigorous education requirements
Pass a comprehensive examination
Receive credit for specialized appraisal review experience that meets strict criteria

These individuals possess experience and knowledge to address issues unique to residential real property reviews. AI-RRS Designated members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice.

The completion of continuing education requirements assures that AI-RRS Designated members remain informed on trends and changes pertaining to reviews, enabling them to provide reviews that reflect the latest in professional practice.

Professional Activities & Affiliations

Appraisal Institute, Member, (SRA) (AI-RRS) – United States
American Society of Appraisers, (IFA), (ASA) – United States
IDECC, Approved Instructor, CDEI, United States

Licenses and Certification

North Carolina, Real Estate General Appraiser, A6405
South Carolina, Real Estate General Appraiser, 6193

Approved Appraisal Instructor

Appraisal Institute
North Carolina Appraisal Board
South Carolina Appraisal Board

Education

AAS – Real Estate, HCC
BSIS – Psychology and Communication, University of Houston
MDIV – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
DOCE, Doctorate of Christian Education, CBCS

Qualified Before Courts & Administrative Bodies

Arbitration Hearing Mecklenburg County North Carolina
City of Monroe North Carolina City Council
District Court Iredell County North Carolina
District Court Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Family Law Court Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Federal Bankruptcy Court, Houston, TX
District Court, Houston, TX
Family Law Court, Sugarland, TX
Family Law Court, Houston, TX
State Court of Texas
Numerous Depositions in TX and NC

Books Published & Courses Taught

Real Estate Appraisal Exam Prep for the 21st Century (Aug. 2008) - General and Residential Appraisal Exam Prep
Solving the Mystery of the FHA Appraisal (Aug.2008)
What the Lender Really Wants - Confessions of a Former Staff Appraiser
Analyzing Market Conditions and Appraisal Report Writing (March, 2009)
Analyzing Market Conditions (Oct. 2009)
Rethinking the Sales Comparison Approach (May 2010)
Revisiting the FHA Appraisal (January, 2011)
Revisiting the Sales Comparison Approach (October, 2018)
Best Practices in Real Estate Appraisal (2019/2020)