At Gotshall & Stelzer LLC our primary focus is on appraisal, consulting, property income analysis, and litigation support over a wide spectrum of property types.Our experience, education, and expertise enables us to provide the professionalism your needs require.Our primary geographic area is northwestern Michigan, although we have completed assignments throughout Michigan.We have elected not to perform appraisals on single family residences (URAR reports) at this time, as it detracts from our primary focus.
Please feel free to contact us with your real estate concerns.For your convenience, our qualifications are listed below.
Glenn Robert Gotshall, MBA - Certified General Appraiser - Perm. ID #1201001101, Michigan - Master of Business, Administration Degree - Finance - 30+ years real estate appraisal experience Click for resume
John Orval Stelzer, MAI - Certified General Appraiser - Perm. ID #1201007287, Michigan - MAI Designation, Appraisal Institute - 17+ years real estate appraisal/sales experience Click for resume
Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute was established when the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers (AIREA) and the Society of Real Estate Appraisers (Society) unified in January 1991. AIREA and the Society, founded in 1932 and 1935, respectively, were created to help standardize the appraisal process by promoting professional education and upholding high ethical standards.
With 75 years of history, the Appraisal Institute continues to serve as the foremost membership organization for real property valuation professionals. Through its designation programs, public affairs outreach efforts, peer review process education and publishing endeavors, the Appraisal Institute maintains its leadership position within the real estate industry and continues to be a major contributor in the American – and now the global – real estate profession.
The MAI designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and who advise clients on real estate investment decisions. The MAI designation is only granted to individuals who have gone through a rigorous training program over a period of at least five years. The requirements include a four year college degree, extensive classroom education, peer review of multiple years of their appraisal experience, a highly detailed demonstration appraisal report of a commercial property, and a comprehensive examination.
The SRA designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. Designation requirements for the SRA include a two year college degree, extensive classroom education, peer review of multiple years of their appraisal experience related to residential properties, and a detailed residential demonstration appraisal report.