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Company Background

Appraisal Solutions Northwest is based out of Thurston County, Washington.  Its owner and principal appraiser, Christina (Chris) Fagernes, performs appraisal services throughout all of Western Washington and areas of Eastern Washington and the Columbia Gorge.  Clients include property owners, attorneys, accountants, lenders, private consultants (engineering and right-of-way firms), Local Agencies (cities, counties and municipalities) and the Washington State Department of Transportation. 

In May 2008, Chris formed Appraisal Solutions Northwest for the purpose of providing clients with high quality and timely appraisal and appraisal review services.  Her reports are delivered on time at a reasonable and competitive cost.  The appraisal industry is ever changing, and Chris employs the latest technology with an emphasis on continuing education.  

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Qualifications & Experience (Christina Fagernes)

Experience
Since August 2004, Chris has focused primarily on eminent domain and right-of-way valuation services.  She has prepared hundreds of eminent domain appraisals and project funding estimates for a wide variety of private consultants and Local Agencies.  Chris is certified as a General Real Estate Appraiser through the State of Washington and is on the Washington State Department of Transportation’s approved appraiser and review appraiser lists. 
Chris’ understanding and adherence to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (USFLA or "Yellow Book") and the WSDOT Right-of-Way Manual ensures funding compliance regardless of the source.

Professional Licenses & Affiliations
  • Washington State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #1101869
  • Candidate for Designation, Appraisal Institute
  • WSDOT Approved Appraiser & Review Appraiser List

Education

Bachelors of Science in Real Estate Studies with a Concentration in Appraisal & Finance
    Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, Oregon, 2009

The Appraisal Institute

    Advanced Applications
    Advanced Sales Comparison & Cost Approaches

    Report Writing & Valuation Analysis

    Condemnation Appraising:  Advanced Topics & Applications

    The Appraiser as an Expert Witness:  Preparation & Testimony

    Highest & Best Use and Market Analysis

    Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

    Business Practices and Ethics

    Advanced Income Capitalization

    Eminent Domain and Condemnation Appraisal


Continuing Education Courses & Seminars
    Corridor Valuation (The Appraisal Institute, 05/2012)
    Appraisal Review Under The Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Dept. Natural Resources, 04/2011)
    Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (The Appraisal Institute, 04/2010)
    Forestland Road Cost Obligation Seminar (Dept. Natural Resources, 04/2009)

Appraisal Solutions Northwest, Inc.
chris@appraisalsolutionsnw.com
(360) 273-5353