Florida Appraiser Committed Violations
Florida Appraiser Committed Violations
Florida Appraiser Committed Violations
Adegbayibi, Ade
2008050263
Jacksonville, FL - Ade Adegbayibi, state certified general real estate appraiser, (RD) 2472. Respondent listed the incorrect legal description for the Subject Property. Respondent misstated in the Contract section of the report that he viewed the contract and that it was an arms-length transaction, when the report was for a refinance transaction. Respondent misstated that listing #1 did not have a fireplace, when workfile documentation showed that it did. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty:, fined $500, costs, 18 months probation, subject to early termination and successful completion of the 15 hr. USPAP course. Effective 07/29/2010. Orlando, FL - Flavio Alves, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4491. Respondent listed the incorrect age for comparable 2. Respondents workfile contained 3 which differed from the report communicated to the client. Respondent also failed to utilize the appropriate designation in the report. Additionally, Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost Approach sections of the report. Violation: failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $1000, costs, 18 months probation, subject to early termination when all terms and conditions are completed, 30 hours continuing education to include 15 hr. USPAP course and attend 1 FREAB meeting. Effective 06/11/2010. Deerfield Beach, FL - Mark Ira Anoff, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4538; Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 07/28/2010.
Alves, Flavio
2008039330
2010-05212
2010-06885
2010-08549
Doral, FL - Jose Ricardo Jesus Armas, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 3601. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: 90 day license suspension; fined $1000; costs; 18 months probation, concurrent to license suspension; no supervision of trainees during the probationary period; attend 2 FREAB meetings; and 30 hours education, to include the successful completion of the 15 hr. USPAP course. Effective 09/15/2010.
Bacon, Robert S.
2008060859
2010-10130
Land O Lakes, FL - Robert S. Bacon, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 1998. Violation: guilty of failure to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of 475.624(15), Florida Statutes, where he failed to include documentation in his work file that explained the necessity to depart from industry standard to form a value opinion. Penalty: twenty-four (24) months probation, fine $250, $1,303.50 investigative cost, four (4) 2day FREAB meetings, and complete eighteen (18) hours of in-class appraisal education courses. Effective 10/29/2010.
Baldwin, John H.
2008052576
2010-06884
Winter Park, FL - John H. Baldwin, certified residential appraiser (RD) 261; Violation: In June 2007, Respondent and a trainee appraised a Subject Property in Apopka, Florida, relying exclusively on the developers sales office for data on the Subject Property and one Comparable Sale, misstated the sales price for that Comparable Sale, and failed to maintain in the work file a fully executed copy of the sales contract for the Subject Property, in violation of s. 475.624(15) and 475.629, F.S. Penalty: $1000 fine plus costs, attendance at one (1) 2-day FREAB general meeting. Effective: 07/28/2010. Fleming Island, FL - Kathy L. Barrios, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 4923. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license for permanent revocation. Effective 12/12/ 2010.
Barrios, Kathy L.
2010020622
2010-10691
Basile Michael
2009017665
2010-11168
Pembroke Pines, FL Michael Basile, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD 4511). Respondent failed to note a prior transfer of the Subject property, and had the incorrect age for comparable 3, the incorrect GLA for comparable 2. Additionally, the Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison and Cost Approach sections of the report. Violation: failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. and failed to retain, for at least 5 years, original or true copies of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S. Penalty:, fined $2000, costs, 18 months probation, subject to early termination and 30 hours education to include successful completion of the 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 11/29/2010. Homestead, FL - Raul Basalo, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 6412. Violation: Respondent acknowledged affixing Respondents digital signature to appraisal reports developed by a trainee whom Respondent did not supervise, Jesus Portal. Portal, without Respondents knowledge or that of the mutual employer, then performed a number of appraisals, ultimately resulting in disciplinary action against Portal leading to the revocation of Portals license, using Respondents digital signature obtained through unknown means. Respondent paid restitution to the mutual employer for losses incurred by Portals actions. Respondents act of affixing Respondents digital signature to Portals appraisal reports constituted culpable negligence in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. Effective 5/20/2010.
Basolo, Raul
2010-04277
RH: Licensed
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CASE NUMBER
Betancourt, John
Miami, FL - John Betancourt, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4271. Violation: guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence or breach of trust in a business transaction or has violated a duty imposed upon her by the terms of a contract, whether written, oral, express or implied, in an appraisal assignment in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S.; failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report violation of s. 475.624(15)F.S.; failing to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629 and 475.624(4) F.S.; violated s. 475.623, F.S., by failing to furnish, in writing, the department each business address from which he operates in the performance of appraisal services and, therefore, is in violation of Section 475.624(4), Florida Statutes; guilty of failing to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in violation of Rule 61J1-7.001, Florida Administrative Code and s. 475.622, F Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 9/24/2010.
2008051955
2010-04322
Wellington, FL - David Bruce Bogatz, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4544. Respondent listed the incorrect gross living area for comparable sale 2 in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Additionally, the Respondents workfile lacked some documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 12 months probation, subject to early termination, and attend one (2-day) FREAB general meetings. Effective 05/20/2010. Seminole, FL - Robert Von Brissenden, State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RZ) 3291. Violation: Respondent developed and communicated two appraisal reports in February 2006 on Subjects Properties in Tampa, Florida and Oldsmar, Florida, using the same inappropriate Comparable Sales, included a photograph of wrong property for one of the Comparable Sales, and disclosed non-existent prior sales for certain Comparable Sales. Penalty: $5,000.00 fine plus $2,719.00 costs, 1 year suspension, 2 years probation, 100 hours of continuing education above that required for license renewal, attendance at two 2-day FREAB general meeting. Effective 11/12/2010.
200-037910
2010-10700
Brizuela, Daniel
2008047867
2010-08547
Miami, FL - Daniel Brizuela, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 2704; Respondent misstated the zoning classification of the Subject Property. Respondent failed to note that comparable sale 1 had a fireplace, and failed to make the appropriate adjustment for the fireplace. Additionally, Respondents work file lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Violation: failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 12 months probation, subject to early termination when all terms and conditions are completed, continuing education to include 15 hr. USPAP course. Effective 09/15/2010.
Brooks, Kerri
2009014004
2010-03119
Orlando, FL - Kerry Brooks, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4096. Respondents workfile lacked documentation to the support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $1000, costs, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting, successfully complete the 15 hour USPAP course, 12 months probation, subject to early termination. Effective 04/22/2010.
2009024421
2010-06890
Miami, FL - Joshuah Even Bryant, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4312. Violation: violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal, specifically the Conduct Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of Section 475.624(14), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the Record Keeping Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 1-1 (a), (b); 14(b)(ii); 1-5(a) and (b); 2-1(a)and (b) or other provision of the USPAP in violation of Section 475.624(14), F.S.; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging in appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of Section 475.629, F.S., and therefore, in violation of Section 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of breaching an implied contract in violation of Section 475.624(2), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of Secti 475.624(15),F.S. Penalty: Revocation. Effective 07/29/2010
Bueno, Deborah
2008056870
2010-04051
Miami, FL - Deborah Bueno, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4689. Respondent failed to fully analyze a prior recent sale of the property. Respondent stated an erroneous room count and summary of salient features. Respondent also failed to adjust for age differences. The work file lacked documentation to support gross living area adjustments, site value, and MLS references. Violation: Guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of Section 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: Fined $500, plus costs, eighteen (18) months probation with all terms and conditions completed, thirty (30) hours education, one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 05/13/2010. Miami, FL - Luis Bueno, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 5903. Respondent failed to make adjustments or explain why adjustments were not necessary for the location differences of the comparable sales. Additionally, the Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. and violated r. 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 18 months probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 05/20/2010.
RD: Certified Residential RZ: Certified General For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
Bueno, Luis
2008056846
2010-04319
RH: Licensed
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Caballero, Luis
2008056851
Miami Beach, FL - Luis Caballero, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 579. Respondent was the supervisory appraiser for an appraisal report that failed to note a prior sale of the Subject Property and comparable sale 2 in the report, which was not contained in Public Records. Additionally, the Respondent failed to sign the appraisal report and thus did not utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 12 months probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 30 hours of education, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 6/11/2010. Land OLakes, FL - Nicholas Caldarelli, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 6538. Respondent failed to reconcile the gross living area of the Subject Property as measured with the gross living area listed in workfile documentation. Respondent also failed to verify the correct room count for comparable sale 2 and comparable sale 3, when there was a discrepancy between workfile documentation. Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustment made in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of having failed to retain records for at least 5 years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S.; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: Fined $1,000, costs, 18 months probation with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 30 hours education to include 15 hour USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB General meeting. Effective 05/20/2010. St. Petersburg, FL - John P. Capra, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 7546. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 05/20/2010. Miramar Beach, FL - Carl Lee Carr, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 3884. Violation: guilty of having been convicted of a felony in violation of 475.624(5), Florida Statutes, he was adjudicated on May 11, 2004. Penalty: Sixty (60) days suspension, followed by eighteen (18) months of probation, forty five (45) hours of education, fine of $2000, $420.75 investigative cost, two (2) 2-day FREAB meetings. Effective: 10/13/2010. Clermont, FL - Freddy Castillo, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 6059. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. in the development of a June 2008 Appraisal of a Subject Property in Hialeah, Florida. Respondent failed to notify the department of a change of address in violation of F. S. 475.623, and signed the appraisal report using an incorrect designation in violation of F. S. 475.624(4), F. S> 475.622, and Rule 61J1-7.001(2), Florida Administrative Code. Effective 11/12/2010. Cape Coral, FL - Simon Childs, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 3879. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of Section s. 475.624(15), F.S; respondent violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal. Specifically the Recordkeeping Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of Section s. 475.624(14), F.S; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standards Rule 1-1 (c), or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of Section s. 475.624 (14), F.S; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standards Rule 1-4 (a) and (b), or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of Section s. 475.624(14), F.S; Violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standards Rule 1-6(a), or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14) F.S; Violated a standard for the development or communication in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S; Violat specifically standards Rule 2-1(a) and (b), or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically standards Rule 2-1(a) and (b), or in violation of Section s. 475.624(14), Florida Statutes; Violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standards Rule 2-2 (b)(viii), or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of Section s. 475.624 (14), F.S; respondent has violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the scope of Work Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of Section s. 475.624 (14), F.S; guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violationof Section s. 475.624(2), F.S. Penalty: License is revoked. Effective 08/2/2010.
Caldarelli, Nicholas E.
2009000159
2010-04321
Capra, John A.
2009041001
2010-04274
2009020925
2010-09689
Castillo, Freddy
2008061801
2010-10690
Childs, Simon
2008047833
2010-07065
2008061739
2010-08901
Chipley, FL - Jennifer Elaine Carter, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 3640; Violation: Respondent used an incorrect designation in signing a February 2008 appraisal on a Subject Property in Panama City, Florida. Penalty: $300 fine plus costs. Effective 09/24/2010. Clermont, FL - Freddy Castillo, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 6059. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of Section 475.624(15), Florida Statutes; in the development of a June 2008 Appraisal of a Subject Property in Hialeah, Florida. Respondent failed to notify the department of a change of address in violation of F. s. 475.623 F.S. and signed the appraisal report using an incorrect designation in violation of F. s. 475.624(4), F. s> 475.622, and Rule 61J1-7.001(2), Florida Administrative Code. Penalty: $1,500 fine plus $536.25 in cost, 1 year probation during which Respondent would attend one 2-day FREAB meeting, attendance and successful completion of 15hours of appraisal education in addition to that required for license renewal. Effective11/12/2010.
Castillo, Freddy
2008061801
2010-10690
RH: Licensed
For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
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Chong, Jason
CASE NUMBER
2009000140
Coates, Chris C.
2009060798
2010-05896
Orlando, FL - Chris C. Coates, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 19904. Penalty: Revocation of appraisal license. Effective 06/29/2010. Coral Springs, FL - Katherine Cole, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD) 1432. Respondent voluntarily surrender of license for permanent revocation. Effective 04/22/2010. North Venice, FL - Francis J. Coleman, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 4033. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report on a Subject Property in Englewood, Florida in March 2007, in violation of s. 475.624(150, F.S. Respondent used an inappropriate Comparable Sale 1 in order to arrive at a higher Value for the Subject Property ignoring other properties more similar to the Subject Property. Effective: 11/12/2010. Deltona, FL - David Wayne Conner, Register trainee Appraiser License No. (RI) 6941. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license effective 11/15/2010. Coral Springs, FL - Guedes Costa, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 5497. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s.75.624 (15), F.S.; guilty of failing to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of Section 475.629, F. S. and, therefore, in violation of s.75.624 (4), F.S. Penalty: Fine $2,000, $363.00 in costs; 5 year suspension. Effective 09/24/2010. Miami, FL - Glen E. Couce, certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4311. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of Section 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appear in preparing appraisal reports in violation of Section 475.629, F.S., and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S., and, therefore, in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: License is revoked. Effective 08/02/2010. North Venice, FL - Francis J. Coleman, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 4033. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report on a Subject Property in Englewood, Florida in March 2007, in violation of s. 475.624(150, F.S. Respondent used an inappropriate Comparable Sale 1 in order to arrive at a higher Value for the Subject Property ignoring other properties more similar to the Subject Property. Effective 11/12/2010. Deltona, FL - David Wayne Conner, Register trainee Appraiser License No. 6941. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license effective November 15, 2010. Effective 11/15/2010. Homestead, FL - Henry Cusido, certified residential appraiser, (RD) 5107. Penalty: Respondent is ordered to pay $940.50 in costs; License is revoked. Effective 08/02/2010. Davie, FL - Durran Davila, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD0003002); Respondent failed to note comparable sale 2 had a pool. Respondent failed to note comparable sale 2 had a carport. Additionally, Respondent failed to note that comparable sale 2 was a corner lot. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $500, costs, and attend one (1) two-day FREAB meeting. Effective 11/29/2010.
Cole, Katherine
2009005625
2010-03118
Coleman, Francis J.
2008046105
2010-10703
2010024088
2010-10708
2009014285
2010-08907
2010-07076
Coleman, Francis J.
2008046105
2010-10703
2010024088
2010-10708
Cusido, Henry
2008039591
2010-07064
Davila, Durran
2009007195
2010-11169
RH: Licensed
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NAME
Del Aguila, Franklin
CASE NUMBER
2009015609
RH: Licensed
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NAME
Diaz, Eduardo Albert
CASE NUMBER
2007044759
Diaz, Eduardo
2004009626
2010-06888
Doyle, Tony O.
2008053576
2010-02849
Fort Myers, FL - Tony O. Doyle,state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 0668. Violation; violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal, specifically the Recordkeeping Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 1-4(a); 1-5(b),or other provision of the USPAP (2005) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F. S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failing to use proper designation in violation of the Rule 61J1-7.001, F.A.C. and s. 475.622, F.S. and, therefore, in violation of s.475.624(4), F. S. Penalty; fine $1,000 plus costs. Effective 5/15/2010. Inlet Beach, FL - Stephen J. Ellis, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 6448. Violation: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 08/02/2010.
Ellis, Stephen, J.
2009007862
2010-07068
Escobar, Luis
2010020000
2010-10685
Hialeah, FL - Luis Escobar, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 5915. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 11/12/2010. Casselberry, FL - Peter Joseph Esposito, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 3463. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license for permanent revocation. Effective 12/12/2010. Miami, FL: Carlos Esteller, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 5859. Penalty: Respondent voluntarily surrendered license. Effective 08/02/2010. Miami, FL - Barbara Exposito, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD)1806; Violation: guilty of failing to ensure the trainee has the same business address as the supervisory appraiser in violation of s. 475.6221(1), F.S. and, therefore in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of failing to provide direct supervision to a registered trainee appraiser in violation of Florida Admin. Code Rule 61J1-4.010 and, therefore in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of accepting an appraisal assignment when the employment itself is contingent upon the appraiser reporting a predetermined result, analysis, or opinion in violation of s. 475.624(17), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Rule 1-1(a), (b), and (c), or other provision of the USPAP (2005) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; guilty of having been found guilty of a course of conduct or practice which shows that she is incompetent, negligent, dishonest, or untruthful to an extent that those with whom she may sustain a confidential relationship may not safely do so in violation of s. 475.624(10), F.S. Penalty: $2500; plus costs, one (1) day education. Effective 7/28/2010.
2009033372
2010-10688
2009023956 2007008180
2010-07074 2010-06882
RH: Licensed
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NAME
Febles, Miguel A.
CASE NUMBER
2008000980
RH: Licensed
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NAME
Figueroa, Marta Beatriz
CASE NUMBER
2008038300
2008052222
2010-08546
Fraginals, Guillermo
2007027594
2010-04064
Fraginals, Guillermo
2008056181
2010-04320
Franco, Michael J.
2009051089
2010-10547
2009008103
2010-06887
Fuentes, Rafael E.
2008010904
2010-07075
Garcia, Robert
2008051964 2008051969
2010-08909
Miami, FL - Robert Garcia, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4939. Violation: guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction or has violated a duty imposed upon him by law or by the terms of contrast, whether written, oral, express or implied, in an appraisal assignment in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers service, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S., and therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of failing to register a business name from which Respondent performed appraisal services in violation of Rule-7.001, Florida Administrative Code and s. 475.622, F.S. and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of having had a registration suspended, revoked, or otherwise acted against in any jurisdiction in violation of s. 475.624(6), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010.
Garcia, Gilberto
2008052588
2010-04326
Miami, FL - Gilberto Garcia, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 6886; Violation: In August 2008 Respondent developed and communicated an appraisal report on a Subject Property in Miami, Florida that had an illegal addition. Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in preparing the appraisal report, making relatively minor errors, and utilizing an improper designation on the signature page. Penalty: $500 plus costs, 30-hr continuing education, attendance at one 2-day FREAB general meeting. Effective 5/20/2010.
RH: Licensed
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NAME
Garcia, Johmar
CASE NUMBER
2008050902
Garza, Homer C.
2009000152
2010-03117
Hialeah, FL - Homer C. Garza, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4481. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F. S. Penalty: Revocation. Effective 04/22/2010.
Gayoso, Michael
2009030536
2010-01140
Miami, FL - Michael Gayoso, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 16128. Violation: Voluntary Surrender of License. Effective 02/22/2010.
Gladys, Leonard
2008059571
2010-04030
Windermere, FL - Leonard Gladys, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4646. Respondent failed to note heated pools for comparable sales 1, 2 and 3 in the report. Respondent failed to note the spa on comparable sale 2. Respondent also had the incorrect notation for Marshall and Swift data in the Cost Approach section of the report. The Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support some of the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost approach sections of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty:, fined $500, costs, 12 months probation, subject to early termination and successful completion of the 15 hour USPAP course, attend two (2-day) FREAB general meetings. Effective 05/13/2010. Naples, FL - Joseph Michael Goenner, Jr., state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 3839. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 06/11/ 2010.
2010-05203
Gonzalez, Isbel
2010-03116
Miami, FL - Isbel Gonzalez, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4911. Violation: Respondent is guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F. S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standards Rule 2-1(b); 2-2(b)(iii), or other provision of the USPAP (2008) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F. S. Penalty: fined $1,000.00 plus cost, 12 months probation, attendance to (1) two-day FREAB general meeting; 15-hrs of continuing education with exam at the end of course. Effective 04/22/2010. Miami, FL - Reinaldo Gonzalez,state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4449. Violation: violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, including the Recordkeeping Section of the Ethics Rule, and Standards Rule 1-1(a), (b) and (c); 1-4(a) and (b),; 1-6 9a) and (b); 2-1 (a) and (b); 2-2(b) (viii); or other provision of the USPAP (2008) in violation of Section 475.624(14), Florida Statutes; Respondent failed exercise reasonable diligence in the development in the communication of the appraisal report in May 2008 on a subject property in Dade county, in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010. West Palm Beach, FL - Denise Gorga, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 7110. Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustment made in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Additionally, the Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; and violated r. 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 18 months probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 05/13/ 2010. West Palm Beach, FL - Dennis Gorga, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD)1813. Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustment made in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Additionally, the Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $1,000, costs, 18 months probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 05/13/ 2010. Miami, FL - Gaston Romulus Gosselin, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 4333. Violation: Voluntary surrender. Penalty: N/A. Effective: 10/13/2010. Naples, FL - Marcilene Greer, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 6187. Respondent failed to reconcile the sales contract price of the Subject property with the opinion of value in the report. Respondent also had the incorrect depreciation amounts ion the Cost Approach section of the report. Respondents work file lacked documentation to support the adjustment made in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Additionally, the Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 30 days probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 15 hour National USPAP course, taught by an AQB or certified USPAP instructor, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 07/29/2010.
RD: Certified Residential RZ: Certified General For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
Gonzalez, Reinaldo
2008062294
2010-08905
Gorga, Denise
2009001305
2010-04031
Gorga, Dennis
2009001303
2010-04034
2010-09688
Greer, Marcilene
2010-06968
RH: Licensed
NAME
CASE NUMBER
Gutierrez, Rafael
2009006216
Miami, FL - Rafael Gutierrez, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 5389. Violation: Respondent was found to have committed fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in the state; pr to have violated a duty imposed upon him by law or by the terms of a contract, whether written, oral, express or implied in an appraisal assignment s. 475.624(2), F.S. failing to retain records for at least five years of any contract engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports, s. 475.629, F.S. failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report s. 475.624(150, F.S., relating to an October 2007 Appraisal of a Subject property in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Penalty: $500 in investigative costs. Effective 12/12/2010.
2009029636
2010-07542
Eglin AFB, FL - Robyn Kelly Hardy, Certified Residential Appraiser state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 7596. Violation : guilty of having had a registration suspended, revoked, or otherwise acted against in any jurisdiction in violation of s. 475.624(6), F.S. Penalty: pay $188.10 in cost, one (1) 2-day FREAB meeting. Effective 08/17/2010. Wewahitchka, FL - William Terry Hanes, State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RZ) 3031. Violation: guilty of failure to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of s. 475.624(150, F.S. when he used a comparable sales outside of the neighborhood boundaries and failed to show verification for conflicting data; failure to retain records for at least five years of supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S. and failure to use a proper licensing designation in violation of Rule 61J17.001. Penalty: $2,000.00 fine plus $808.50 in cost, 18 months probation during which Respondent would attend one 2-day FREAB meeting, attendance and successful completion of 30 hours of appraisal education in addition to that required for license renewal. Effective 11/12/2010.
2009029451
2010-10701
2009021474
2010-10546
Mount Dora, FL - Carol Denise Harris, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 5843. Violation: Voluntary Surrender of license. Penalty: N/A. Effective: 11/8/2010. Oviedo, FL - J. P. Harrison, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 2560. Respondent failed to reconcile the prior sale of the subject property three months prior for $465,000 and the opinion of market value of $545,000 in the report. Respondent had incorrect distances for the comparable sales and incorrect site sizes for the comparable sale in the report. Additionally, he failed to note pools located on the comparable sale properties and make the appropriate adjustments. Respondent also listed incorrect views for the comparable sales. The Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost approach sections of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fifteen (15) day suspension, fined $1500, costs, 18 months probation,no trainees during the probationary period, 30 hrs. continuing education to include 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 05/17/ 2010.
Harrison, J. P.
2008063529
2010-04063
Hatin, Lee P.
2008059792
2010-07069
Englewood, FL - Lee J. Hatin, registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 7546. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: license is revoked. Effective 08/02/2010. Coral Springs, FL - Lee P. Hatin, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 2772. Respondent failed to note prior sales for comparable sale 2, comparable sale 3, comparable sale 4 and comparable sale 5 in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Respondent made inconsistent gross living area adjustments in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Respondent failed to verify the prior sales of the comparables. Additionally, Respondents work file lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost Approach sections of the report. Violation: failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 18 months probation, subject to early termination when all terms and conditions are completed, 45 hours continuing education to include 15 hr. USPAP course and attend 1 FREAB meeting. Effective 08/02/2010.
Hatin, Lee P.
2008059790
2010-06988
Heres, Carlos R.
2008050478
2010-06987
MIAMI, FL - Carlos R. Heres, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4719. Violation: violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal, specifically the Conduct Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 1-1 (a), (b), and (c); 1-4(a); 16(a); 2-1(a)and (b); 2-2(b)(i), (iii) and (viii); 2-3; or other provision of the USPAP in violation of s.75.624(14), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging in appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S., and therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of fraud misrepresentation, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. Penalty: Revocation. Effective 07/29/20
Hernandez, Frank
2009009312
2010-04025
Coral Gables, FL - Frank Hernandez, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5753. Voluntary Surrender. Effective 05/13/2010.
RH: Licensed
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NAME
CASE NUMBER
Hernandez, Fernando
2009005240
Miami, FL - Fernando Hernandez, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4610. Violation: failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of obstructing or hindering in any manner the enforcement of Chapter 475, Florida Statutes or the performance of any lawful duty by any person acting under the authority of Chapter 475, in violation of s. 475.626(1)(f), F. S.; failing to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629 and 475.624(4), F.S.; failing to notify Petitioner within ten days after terminating the supervisory relationship violation of s. 475.6221(1) and 475.624(4), F.S.; failing to supervise in violation of Florida Administrative Code 61J1-4.010(1)and F.S. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010.
Hohendorff, Edward
2008050667
2010-05204
New Smyrna Beach, FL - Edward Hohendorff, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5253. Voluntary Surrender. Effective 06/11/2010.
Hunt, Gail K.
2009005642
2010-06974
Branford, FL - Gail K. Hunt, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 3204. Violation: Respondent failed to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in an appraisal report on a Subject Property in Kissimmee, Florida in March, 2008. Penalty: $300 fine plus $700 cost of investigation, attendance at one two-day FREAB general meeting as condition of 1 year probation. Effective 07/29/2010.
Iglesias, Gerardo A.
2009027918
2010-05895
Orlando, FL - Gerardo A. Iglesias, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 3882. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 6/29/2010.
Iglesias, Gerardo A.
2008047745
2010-06977
Miami, FL - Gerardo A. Iglesias, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 3882. Violation: violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standard Rule 1-5(a); 1-4(a); 1-6; 1-1(b) and (c), or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S. violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the Supplemental Standards Rule or other provision of the USPAP of Professional Appraisal Practice (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 07/29/2010. Coral Gables, FL - Rene Iglesias, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 2661. Violation: failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; failing to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports violation of s. 475.629 and 475.624(4) F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010.
Iglesias, Rene
2010-08893
Infante, Roman
2008046074
2010-10686
Pembroke Pines, FL - Roman Infante, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 4708. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal on a Plantation key Subject property in May 2007, failing to reconcile discrepancies in data sources, in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: $500 fine plus $600.00 in cost, 1 year probation, attend one 2-day FREAB meeting and successful completion of a one day appraisal course in addition to that required for license renewal. Effective11/12/2010. Miami, FL - Carlos Insignares, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 3976. Violation: guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence or breach of trust in any business transaction; or has violated a duty imposed upon him by the terms of a contract, whether written, oral, express or implied, in an appraisal assignment, by certifying he complied with the above USPAP Standards in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S.; failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15) , F.S.; failing to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629 and 475.624(4), F.S.; failing to furnish in writing the business name under which he practices appraising Florida Administrative Code Rule 61J1-7.004 and s. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010. Cape Coral, FL - Kirtis Edward Jackman, Registered Trainee Appraiser License No. (RI) 14276. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and support data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F. S. and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. guilty of accepting compensation for appraisal services form someone other than the supervising appraiser in violation of s. 475.6221(2), F.S. and r. 61J1-4.010, F.A.C. and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4) F.S. guilty of having violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standard Rule 1-1(a), (b), and (c), or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional A or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standard Rule 1-4(a), or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (2008) in violation of s. 475.624(14) F.S. guilty of having violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standard Rule 2-1(a), and (b), or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (2008) in violation of s. 475.624(14)F.S. Penalty: License Revoked. Effective: 11/8/2010.
Insignares, Carlos
2010-08892
2008025457
2010-10545
RH: Licensed
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CASE NUMBER
Jackson, Steven L.
2008011159
Ft. Myers, FL Steven Jackson, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RZ) 1503; Respondent had conflicting sale prices for the Subject Property listed in the report. Additionally, Respondent had the incorrect number of units located in the Subject property complex. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $500, costs, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting, eighteen (18) months probation and complete the 15 hour USPAP course. Effective 09/15/2010. TAMPA FL - Robert Phillip James, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 19860. Violation: guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal, specifically the Conduct Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S. violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the Scope of Work Rule, or other provision of the USPAP; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 1-2(e)(i); 1-4(a); 1-6(a); 21(a)and (b); 2-2(b)(i), (vii) and (viii); 2-3; or other provision of the USPAP in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 07/29/ 2010 Stuart, FL - Mathew Scott James, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 976. Violation: Respondent developed an appraisal report in February 2007 on a Subject Property in Port St. Lucie, certifying he had complied with USPAP Standards, when there were a number of errors in the report, thereby breaching a duty to the client. Penalty: $1,500 fine plus $600 in cost, 1 year probation during which Respondent would attend one 2-day FREAB meeting, complete 15hours of classroom, tested education in addition to that required for licensure, and have no trainees during the period of probation. Effective 11/12/2010.
2008001759
2010-06969
2009007217
2010-10692
2009023460
2010-07543
Fort Myers, FL - Sydney Agnes Joyce, certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4957. Violation: guilty of having failed to notify the Petitioner, in writing, of the current mailing address and in the current mailing address, within ten days after the change, in violation of Rule 61J1-7.008 of the Florida Administrative Code and, therefore in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S.; guilty of having obstructed or hindered in any manner the enforcement of Chapter 475, Florida Statutes, or the performance of any lawful duty by any person acting under the authority of Chapter 475, Florida Statutes in violation of s. 475.626(1)(f), F.S. Penalty: license revoked. Effective 08/16/2010.
2009043279
2010-09687
Plantation, FL - Louis Rudolf Kanzki, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 5563. Violation: guilty of failure to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of 475.624(15), Florida Statutes, where he failed to include documentation in his workfile that supported the final value opinion and failed to explain in the report why certain adjustments were made or unnecessary. Penalty: reprimand, fine of $500.00, plus $511.50 investigative cost, one (1) 2-day FREAB meeting. Effective 10/13/2010. Port Richey, FL - Teresa Karakaris, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 6344. Respondent misstated the Subject propertys condition in the report, made misstatement regarding the Subject Propertys garage storage, failed to make adjustments for differences between the Subject Property and the comparable sales in the sales Comparison Approach section of the report, and failed to note that comparable sale 3 had a pool on the property. Additionally, the Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report. Violation: violated s. 475.624(15), F. S., by failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing the appraisal report; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(a), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $1000, costs, 18 months probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 05/13/ 2010. Ft. Myers, FL - Crystal Ann Kasper, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 6577. Violation: Found guilty of having had a registration suspended, revoked, or otherwise acted against in any jurisdiction in violation of s. 475.624(6), F.S. violated s. 475.623 and 475.624(18), F.S. by failing to furnish to the department, in writing, each business address from which she operates in the performance of appraisal services and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624, F.S. Effective 11/12/2010. Panama City Beach, FL - Chandradat Krishenchand Singh, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 5007. Violation: Voluntary Surrender. Penalty: N/A. Effective: 11/8/2010. Coral Springs, FL - Howard Klahr, certified general appraiser, (RZ) 2678. Violation: failed to communicate an appraisal without good cause in violation of s. 475.624(16), F.S.; guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. Penalty: fined $2,000.00, respondents license, (RZ) 2678, is hereby suspended for a period of ninety (90) days, to begin on the day of the filing of this final order, and followed by a period of probation for eighteen (18) months, which probation may NOT be terminated early. Prior to conclusion of the probationary period, respondent shall provide original evidence of satisfactory completion of 18 hours of continuing education appraisal courses to include the 15-hour National USPAP course, taught by an AQB or certified USPAP instructor, and three hours on Florida laws, rules, and ethics. The education required herein shall be classroom hours for which passage of an examination is required and shall be in addition to any other requirement for Respondent to maintain his license. Effective 07/29/2010.
Karakaris, Teresa
2007046880
2010-04033
2009014870
2010-10693
2010021373
2010-10543
2008017433
2010-06973
RH: Licensed
For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
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CASE NUMBER
Kuntz, Steven D.
2008012843
Kissimmee, FL - Steven D. Kuntz, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 20255. Violation: violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal, specifically the Conduct Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S. violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the Record Keeping Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 1-1(a), (b), and (c); 1-4(a); 1-5(a)and (b); 2-1(a) and (b); 2-3 or other provision of the USPAP; guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. guilty of accepting an appraisal assignment when the employment itself is contingent upon the appraiser reporting a predetermined result, analysis, or opinion in violation of s. 475.624(17), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 07/29/2010. North Port, FL - Daniel Layne, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4573; Violation: Guilty of failure to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; and failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S. Penalty: fine $1,000.00 plus costs; attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting and complete thirty (30) hours of appraisal education courses, one (1) year probation. Effective 07/12/2010.
Layne, Daniel
2008056281
2010-06342
Leonard, Charles M.
2009006218
2010-03115
Jacksonville Beach, FL - Charles M. Leonard, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 2295. Violation: Respondent appraised a Subject Property in Jacksonville, Florida on October 31, 2008, reporting the Subject Property had a septic tank, and 3 bedrooms, when it had sewer service and the sketch identified 4 bedrooms. Respondent used superior comparable sales, signed the appraisal report with an improper designation, and relied upon the judgment of the clients employee, rather than exercising independent judgment on value. Respondent admits to failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing the appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S., accepting an appraisal assignment when the employment was contingent upon a predetermined result, analysis, or opinion in violation of s. 475.624(17), F. S. and utilizing an inappropriate appraiser designation in the appraisal report, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. and Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C. Penalty: $2000 fine plus $1897.50 costs, attendance at one (2-day) FREAB general meeting, no supervision of trainees for 30 days, 15 hrs. of education in addition to that required to maintain his license. Effective 04/22/10.
2008038745
2010-11170
Wewahitchka, FL - James Edward Lester, JR., state certified general real estate appraiser (RZ 2783); Respondent failed to reconcile the bedroom and bathroom counts of the comparables in the reports. Respondent also failed to adjust comparable 2 for its view. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; Penalty: fined $500, costs, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meetings, 18 months probation, subject to early termination. Effective 11/29/2010. Tampa, FL - Ryan M. Litchtenfels, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 3361. Violation: respondent violated s. 475.624(15), F.S.; respondent violated s. 475.629, F.S.; respondent violated s. 475.624 (2), F.S. Penalty: Respondents license RD3361, is hereby placed on probation for a period of eighteen (18) months, the period for which shall not be subject to early termination. Prior to the termination of probation, Respondent shall pay administrative fine of $2,000.00 and cost of $660.00; respondent shall attend two complete two day Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board meetings from the commencement of the meetings until 5:00pm on both meeting days within one year of the filing of this final order. Attendance at this meeting shall not count towards Respondents continuing education or licensure renewal requirements. Respondent shall provide original evidence of satisfactory completion of 30 hours of continuing education appraisal courses. The education required herein shall be classroom hours for which passage of an examination is required and shall be in addition to any other requirement fro Respondent to maintain his license. Effective 09/15/2010.
Lichtenfels, Ryan M.
2009005487
2010-08551
Light, Gerald
2008065724
2010-11905
Coral Springs, FL: Gerald Light, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD 5233); Respondent failed to analyze a prior sale of the Subject Property or note the listing history of the Subject Property in the report. Respondent noted the incorrect prior sales data for comparable sale 2 in the report. Additionally, the Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support some of the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty:, fined $2500, costs, 18 months probation, subject to early termination and successful completion of 30 hours education, to include the 15 hr. USPAP course, attend two (2-day) FREAB general meetings. Effective: 12/22/2010.
2008052579
2010-06881
Orlando, FL - Ian Nicholas Lowdermilk, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 7270. Violation: guilty of fraud culpable negligence, or breach of an implied contract in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging in appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S., and therefore, in violation of Section 475.624(4), Florida Statutes; guilty of receiving appraisal assignment from someone other than a primary or secondary supervisory appraiser in violation of s. 475.611(l)(n), F.S. and Florida Admin. Code Rule 61J1-4.010(9) and therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F. S. Penalty: Revocation. Effective: 07/28/2010.
RH: Licensed
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NAME
Luis, Jorge Manuel
CASE NUMBER
2009016538 2009016525
Luz, Vicente
2008011070
2010-05211
Miami, FL - Vicente Luz, general appraiser instructor, (GA) 1000121 and residential appraiser instructor (IR) 1000049. license is revoked. Effective 06/11/2010.
RH: Licensed
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NAME
CASE NUMBER
MacLaughlin, Elizabeth
2008051062
Key West, FL - Elizabeth MacLaughlin, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5039. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence, failed to keep records, and used an improper designation on an appraisal report in May 2007 on a subject property in Key West, Florida. Penalty: $1500 fine plus $907.50 costs, 1 year probation with no early termination, no supervision of trainees during the probationary period, attend one (2-day) FREAB meeting, and complete 40 hours of appraisal education in addition to that required to maintain her license. Effective 5/13/ 2010 Boca Raton, FL - John magdits, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 2862. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; failed to retain, for at least 5 years, original or true copies of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S. Penalty:, fined $1000, costs, 18 months probation, subject to early termination and 30 hours education to include successful completion of the 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 09/24/2010.
Magdits, John
2009005197
2010-08897
Maltagliati, Stephen
2009004748
2010-08550
Miami Beach, FL - Stephen Maltagliati, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RZ) 952. Respondent failed to note prior transfers of the Subject Property. Respondent failed to verify the correct room count for comparable sale 2 and comparable sale 4, when there was a discrepancy between work file documentation. Additionally, Respondents work file lack documentation to support the adjustments in the sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $2000, costs, 18 months probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 45 hours of education. Effective 09/15/2010.
Martinez, Armando
2008063533
2010-04061
Orlando, FL - Armando Martinez, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 7268. Respondent failed to discuss or analyze the prior sale of the Subject Property three months prior. Respondent, in the report listed the incorrect address for comparable sale 1, the incorrect prior sale amount for comparable sale 1, and the incorrect site size and age for comparable sale. Additionally, he failed to note that comparable sale 2 had a pool and it had a waterfront view. Respondent failed to note comparable sale 3s pond view. Respondents workfile for the report lacked a copy of the contract engaging the appraisers services as well as documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the sales Comparison and Cost Approach sections of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 12 months probation, subject to early termination, attend two (2-day) FREAB general meetings, and complete the 15 hour USPAP course. Effective 05/17/2010. Orange Park, FL - Jean Reynolds Mayo, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 6902. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender. Effective 11/12/2010. New Smyrna Beach, FL - Patricia Lee McCay, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 4747. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender. Effective 11/12/2010. Jacksonville, FL - Anthony W. Megas, certified residential appraiser, (RD) 2630. Violation: guilty of failure to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S., where he failed to include documentation in his work file that supported the value opinion and failed to explain in the report why adjustments were made or unnecessary. Penalty: eighteen (18) months probation, $2500.00 fine, $1287.00 investigative cost, two (2) 2-day FREAB meeting, and complete thirty (30) hours of in-class appraisal education course. Effective 08/02/010.
2010009041
2010-10694
201010695
2010-10695
Megas, Anthony W.
2008054046
2010-07072
2009025801
2010-06889
Parkland, FL - Ross Steven Melamed, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4669; Violation: In November 2007, Respondent communicated an appraisal report with an incomplete designation on the signature page in violation of Rule61J1-7.001. Penalty: $500.00 fine and $429.00 investigative costs. Effective 07/28/2010.
Meltzer, Andrew
2008066644
2010-05200
Miami, FL - Andrew Meltzer. state certified residential appraiser (RD) 3190. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S.; guilty of failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the Report in violation of r. 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C. and s. 475.622(1), F.S. and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: respondent license is suspended for a period of (30) thirty days, said suspension to run concurrently with that imposed in case number 2009-005922. Once respondents license is no longer suspended, it shall be placed under probation for a period eighteen (18) months, to run concurrently with that imposed in case number 2009-005922. Respondent shall pay a fine of $500.00 and costs; respondent shall attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 06/11/ 2010. Miami, FL - Andrew Meltzer. state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 3190. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S.s; Guilty of failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the Report in violation of r. 61J1-7.001(2)( c), F.A.C. and s. 475.622(1), F.S. and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: respondent license is suspended for a period of (15) fifteen days, said suspension to run concurrently with that imposed incase 2009-005922; once respondents license is no longer suspended, it shall be placed on probation for a period of twenty-four (24) months, to run concurrently with that imposed in case number 2009-005922; respondent shall pay a fine of $500 and costs; respondent shall one (1) two-day FREAB meeting; respondent shall provide evidence of completion of 30 hours of continuing education. Effective 06/11/2010
Meltzer, Andrew
2009005913
2010-05206
RH: Licensed
For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
NAME
CASE NUMBER
Meltzer, Andrew
2009005922
Miami, FL - Andrew Meltzer. state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 3190. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S.; guilty of failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the Report in violation of Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C. and s. 475.622(1), F.S. and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: respondent license is suspended for a period of (45) fifteen days, followed immediately by a period of probation for a period of eight (18) months; respondent shall pay costs of $372.90; respondent shall provide original evidence of satisfactory completion of 60 hours of continuing appraisal courses in the subject area of the sales comparison approach and the cost approach at an institution other than where he received his initial training; the education herein shall be classroom hours for which passage of an examination is required and shall be addition to any other requirement for Respondent to maintain his license. This education shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the entry of a final order in this matter. Effective 0
2008041276 2007056599
2010-04046
Flagler Beach, FL - Kenneth Wayne Merillat, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 3442; Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F. S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal, specifically the Recordkeeping Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standards Rule 14(a); 2-2(b)(viii); 1-5(a); 1-1(a) and (b), or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(140, F.S.. Penalty: $3,000 fine, 90-day suspension, 18 mos. probation, attendance at two 2-day FREAB meeting, attendance in person at 30 hours of continuing education in addition to that required for license renewal with successful completion of an end-of-course examination. Effective 5/13/2010. St. Petersburg, FL - Theresa L. Miller, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 21823. Violation: guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence or breach of trust in a business transaction or has violated a duty imposed upon her by the terms of a contract, whether written, oral, express or implied, in an appraisal assignment by certifying he complied with the USPAP standards in place at the time the appraisal report was prepared Violation of s. 475.624(2) F.S.; failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report Violation of s. 475.624(15) F.S.; failing to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports s. 475.629 and 475.624(4) F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010. Panama City Beach, FL - Sandra A. Morgan, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 5492. Violation: Voluntary Surrender. Penalty: N/A. Effective: 11/8/2010. Port St. Lucie, FL - Sonia Morley, state registered trainee appraiser license, (RI) 12374; failed to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of s. 475.624(15) F.S. and violated s. 475.624(2), F.S. Violating a duty by falsely certifying she complied with USPAP when she violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal, specifically the Recordkeeping Section of the Ethics Rule, Standards Rule 1-4(a); 15(a)(b); 1-6(a); 2-1; 2-2(b); or other provision of the USPAP. Penalty: Fine $1,000 plus costs. Effective: 11/12/2010 .
Miller, Theresa L.
2008045237
2010-08904
Morgan, Sandra A.
2009010267
2010-10544
Morley, Sonia
2009007223
2010-10696
2008054424
2010-08898
Wewahitchka, FL - Sherrie Yvonne Murphy, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 14728; Respondent failed to reconcile the bedroom and bathroom counts of the comparables in the reports. Respondent also failed to adjust comparable 2 for its view. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; Penalty: fined $500, costs, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meetings, 18 months probation, and 30 hours of education. Effective 09/24/2010.
Ojeda, Frank E.
2008061161
2010-08889
Davie, FL - Frank E. Ojeda, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4192. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S. Penalty: Fine $500; Cost $412.00; 12 months probation; 15 hours of National USPAP course taught by an AQB or certified USPAP instructor in the classroom with a passing grade on examination, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 09/24/2010. Davie, FL - Frank E. Ojeda, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4192. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S.; and guilty of failing to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports. Penalty: Fine $500; Cost $412.00; 12 months probation; 15 hours of National USPAP course taught by an AQB or certified USPAP instructor in the classroom with a passing grade on examination, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 09/24/2010. Alma, MI - Diane Carly Onan, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 6787. Violation: violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the Record Keeping Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S. violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 21(a), (b) and (c), 1-2(e), or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F. S.; guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 05/13/ 2010.
Ojeda, Frank E.
2008061809
2010-08906
2009005491
2010-04024
RH: Licensed
For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
NAME
Ondrias, Ronald D.
CASE NUMBER
2009021461
Ospina, Leonardo
2008059340
2010-06364
Pembroke Pines, FL - Leonardo Ospina, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 6319. Violation: Guilty of having violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the Recordkeeping Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (2008) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standard Rule 1-1(c), or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (2008) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standard Rule 1-4(b), or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (2008) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S.; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically Standard Rule 1-6(b), or other provision of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (2008) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S. Penalty: Fined $1,000, plus costs, 12 months probation not subject to early termination, thirty (30) hours of education, on (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 07/12/10. Casselberry, Fl - Robert D. Ousnamer, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 6293; Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 09/24/2010.
Ousnamer, Robert D.
2010012183
2010-08903
Peavy, James
2007000480
2010-06970
Orlando, FL - James Peavy, state certified general real estate appraiser, (RZ) 2383; Respondent had the incorrect zoning category for the Subject property in the report as well as the incorrect site size. Respondent misstated the location of the Subject Property. Misstated the zoning category for all comparable sales in the report. Made contradictory statements regarding the highest and best use in the report. Additionally, his work file lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the reports. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of having failed to retain records for at least 5 years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S.; and guilty of culpable negligence in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. Penalty: fined $2000, costs, attend one (2-day) meetings, 18 months probation, with no early termination, completion of 30 hours education, to include 15 hour USPAP course, and Respondentshall sign no appraisal reports while on probation. Effective 07/29/2010.
Pepper, Bertrand M.
2009049928
2010-10548
Cape Coral, FL - Bertrand M. Pepper, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 6451. Violation: guilty of failure to retain for at least five (5) years, original and true copies of any supporting documentation assembled in preparation of an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.629, F.S. as a trainee (RI - 13031), respondent failed to include documentation in his work file that supported the site value adjustments and the cost approach analysis. Penalty: Reprimand, eighteen (18) hours of in-class appraisal education courses, $1,000.00 fine, and $577.50 in cost. Effective: 11/8/2010. Miami, FL - Marcel Perez, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD 6470). Respondent had the incorrect zoning classification and description for the Subject Property. Respondent failed to verify if the prior sales of the comparables were arms-length. Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison and Coast approach sections of the report. Additionally, Respondent failed to utilize the correct designation in the report. Violation: violated s. 475.624(15), F.S. by failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing the appraisal report; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(a), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: fined $500, costs, 18 months probation, with early termination when all terms and conditions completed, 30 hrs in-class, tested education to include the 15 hr. USPAP course, attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 11/29/2010. DAVIE, FL - Jill M. Pratt, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 0010041. Violation: guilty of violating a Final Order of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board concerning Respondents case and which is binding upon Respondent in violation of s. 475.626(1)(b), F.S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 07/29/2010. Naples, FL - Adam Joseph Reynolds, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 3540. Violation: In October 2007, Respondent developed and communicated an appraisal report for property located in Naples, Florida and failed to maintain documentation in the work file to show that he verified conflicting data and, thereby, failed to exercise reasonable diligence. Penalty: one (1) year probation, attend one (1) two-day FREAB general meeting, complete ten (10) hours of appraisal education courses, and $544.50 investigative cost. Effective 08/02/2010. Tamarac, FL - Alexander Victor Rivera, Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RI) 8581. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 11/12/2010. Miami, FL - Yovani Rivera, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 11319. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing a appraisal on a Subjects Property in Miami, Florida, in violation of s. 475.624(15), F. S.; Respondent has obstructed or hindered the performance of a lawful duty by Petitioners investigator regarding an investigation into the Subject Property appraisal in violation of s. 475.626(10(f), F.S.; Respondent failed to maintain a current address while Respondents license was active, in violation of s. 475.623, F.S. (20062007) by failing to notify petitioner within 10 days of Respondents Change of address; Respondent violated s. 475.624(4) and Florida Administrative Code 61J1-7.001(2)(a)by using an incorrect designation. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010.
RD: Certified Residential RZ: Certified General For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
Perez, Marcel
2008057148
2010-11171
Pratt, Jill M.
2008049034
2010-06976
2009001513
2010-07073
2010024061
2010-10697
Rivera, Yovani
2009005248
2010-08911
RH: Licensed
NAME
CASE NUMBER
2007042510
Tallahassee, FL - Craig Allan Robertson, state certified general real estate appraiser, (RZ) 1471. Alleged Violation: The Administrative Complaint alleges that Respondent developed and communicated an appraisal report in May 2007 on a subject property in St. George Island, Florida for a refinance. Respondent claims he inadvertently communicated an initial draft version of the Report that was followed by a final report. The draft report was ultimately forwarded in error by the client to a third party, with Respondent retaining only the final version in the work file. The report contained internally inconsistent statements concerning the listing history of the Subject Property and relied upon numerous Comparable Sales, one of which was dated. Respondent used a dated FEMA map, which he contended was nonetheless accurate, and failed to maintain in the work file copies of Marshall and Swift and local builders documentation to support the Cost Approach valuation. Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations, but consents to imposition of discipline by the Board as to failure to maintain records, in violation of s. 475.629, F. S. Penalty: $500 fine, $1000 costs, 1 year probation, attendance attendance at one (2-day) FREAB meeting, attendance in person at 30 hours of continuing education in addition to that required for license renewal with successful completion of an end-of-course examination. Effective 05/13/2010. Miramar, FL - Miguel Alfonso Rodriguez, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5792. Respondent failed to provide support for the effective age of the Subject property. Respondent failed to note a pool on comparable sale 1 and failed to adjust for Date of Sale and Age differences for comparable sale 1. Respondent failed to note a pool on comparable sale 3 and failed to adjust for Site and Age differences for comparable sale 3. Respondent failed to utilize current Marshall and Swift data in the Cost Approach section of the Report. Respondent also failed to register his business name/firm and address with the Department as well as failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Additionally, he Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost approach sections of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failing to furnish, in writing to the Department, each business address from which the appraiser operates in the performance of appraisal services in violation of s. 475.623, F.S.; violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report; and guilty of failing to sign a certification of an appraisal report with the name that the licensee has registered with the Department in violation of Rule 61J1-7.0065, F.A.C. in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: two (2) year license suspension, costs, 4 years probation, with no trainees during the probationary periods. This case to run concurrent with DBPR Case Numbers 2008061605, 2008061569. Effective 08/02/2010. Miramar, FL - Miguel Alfonso Rodriguez, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5792. Respondent noted the incorrect zoning classification for the Subject Property. Respondent failed to discuss or analyze the $280,000 opinion of value with the $260,000 sale price for the Subject Property. Respondent also failed to verify the correct gross living area and room count for the Subject property as well as failed to verify the correct gross living area for comparable sales 2 and 3. Respondent failed to adjust or explain why adjustments were not necessary for differences in the comparable sales used in the report. Respondent also failed to register his business name/firm and address with the Department as well as failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Additionally, he Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost approach sections of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of failing to furnish, in writing to the Departm services in violation of s. 475.623, F.S.; violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report; and guilty of failing to sign a certification of an appraisal report with the name that the licensee has registered with the Department in violation of Rule 61J1-7.0065, F.A.C. in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: two (2) year license suspension, costs, 4 years probation, with no trainees during the probationary periods. This case to run concurrent with DBPR Case Numbers 2008061605 and 2008061582. Effective 08/02/2010
2008061582
2010-07061
2008061569
2010-07063
2008061605
2010-07062
Miramar, FL - Miguel Alfonso Rodriguez, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5792. Respondent noted the incorrect zoning classification for the Subject Property. Respondent failed to discuss or analyze the $545,000 opinion of value with the $480,000 sale price for the Subject Property. Respondent also failed to analyze the four month increase in value for the Subject property of $235,000. Respondent also failed to verify the correct age for comparable sale 1. Respondent misstated the room count for comparable sale 1 in the report. Respondent also failed to note that comparable sale 1 was located across the street from Ft. Lauderdale High School. Respondent failed to note a prior sale of comparable sale 3 in the report. Respondent failed to adjust or explain why adjustments were not necessary for differences in the comparable sales used in the report. Respondent also failed to register his business name/firm and address with the Department as well as failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Additionally, the Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost approach sections of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; guilty of having failed to retain records for at least 5 years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S.; guilty of culpable negligence in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S.; guilty of failing to furnish, in writing to the Department, each business address from which the appraiser operates in the performance of appraisal services in violation of s. 475.623, F.S.; violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report; and guilty of failing to sign a certification of an appraisal report with the name that the licensee has registered with the Department in violation of Rule 61J1-7.0065, F.A.C. Penalty: two (2) year license suspension, fined $7500, costs, 4 years probation, with no trainees during the probationary periods, re-take the ABI and ABII courses and complete each successfully, and attend four (2-day) FREAB general meetings. This case to run concurrent with DBPR Case Numbers 2008061569 and 2008061582. Effective 08/02/2010. Orlando, FL - Paul E. Rodriguez, Certified Residential Appraiser License No. (RD) 3062. Violation: Voluntary surrender. Penalty: N/A. Effective: 10/13/2010.
RD: Certified Residential RZ: Certified General For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
Rodriguez, Paul E.
2009014941 2009006437
2010-09691
RH: Licensed
NAME
CASE NUMBER
Rodriguez, Richard
2007067766
Pembroke Pines, FL - Richard Rodriguez, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 17603. Respondent failed to disclose the active listing history of the Subject Property. Respondent also misstated the sale price for the Subject property in the report. Additionally, Respondent failed to verify the terms of the sales contract for the Subject Property, and failed to verify the gross living area for the Subject property and all comparable sales. Violation: guilty of culpable negligence in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S. and guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: fined $1500, costs, 18 months probation, 45 hrs. continuing education to include 15 hr. USPAP course, and attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 06/11/2010. St. Petersburg, FL - Salvatore Anthony Romano, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4514. Violation: violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 1-1(a), (b), and (c); 1-4(a)and (b); 1-5(a); 2-1(a) and (b), or other provision of the USPAP (2005) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F. S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F. S.; guilty of having had his certification acted against in violation of s. 475.624(6), F. S.; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal report in violation of s. 475.629, F. S., and therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F. S.; guilty of failing to supervise in violation of Rule 61J1-4.010(1), F. A. C. and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F. S. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 05/13/2010. Tamarac, FL - Nelson Angel Ruiz, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4855; Violation: In October 2005, Respondent appraised a condominium conversion in Clearwater, Florida, using Comparable Sales that were dissimilar to the Subject Property; failed to use Comparable Sales that were more similar, proximate, and available; omitted prior sales of the three Comparable Sales within one year of the effective date of the appraisal report; and misstated the gross living area of a Comparable Sales, thereby failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624.(15), F.S. Penalty: $5,000 fine plus cost of investigation, 15 day license suspension, 30 hours of professional education beyond that required to maintain license, attendance at one 2-day FREAB general meeting and one year of probation. Effective 09/24/2010. Miami, FL - Elena Sanchez, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 4991; Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 09/24/2010. Jacksonville, FL - Jon Saul, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD 6711); Respondent misstated that the Subject Property lot was interior, when it was a corner lot. Respondent failed to note a prior sale and a prior transfer of the Subject Property in 2007. Additionally, Respondent listed the incorrect bathroom count and prior sale date of comparable sale 1 in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty:, fined $1000, costs, 18 months probation, subject to early termination, and attend one(2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 11/29/2010.
2006015609
2010-04049
2008021354
2010-08895
2009005367 2008060995
2010-08910 2010-11167
2009-060523
2010-10709
Jacksonville, FL - Harold Wayne Scarberry. Jr., Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RI) 14529. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 11/15/2010.
Schuchman, Robert L.
2009062087
2010-04026
Ham Lake, MN - Robert L. Schuchman, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 4095. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 05/13/2010.
Shivers, Ann F.
2008059758
2010-07071
Clewiston, FL - Ann F. Shivers, state certified general appraiser, (RZ)1700. Violation: guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S. Penalty: $500.00 fine, $511.10 investigative cost, one (1) 2-day FREAB general meeting, and complete fifteen (15) hours of appraisal education course. Effective 08/02/2010. Naples, FL - Harvey W. Sigmond, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 2479. Violation: Respondent developed an appraisal report in December 2005 on a Subject Property condominium in Naples, Florida. The Board considered the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge following a September 17, 2009 trial, accepting certain Findings of Fact and adopting and rejecting certain exceptions to the Conclusions of Law. Respondent was found to have violated s. 475.624(2) and s.475.624(15) F.S. Penalty: $3000 fine; $529.65 cost of investigation, to be paid within 30 days of the June 11, 2010 Final Order. Effective 06/11/2010.
Sigmond, Harvey W.
2008033481
2010-06365
2008046637
2010-08548
Osprey, FL - Robert A. Stanton, JR., state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 3242; Respondent failed to verify the correct data for the Subject Property and comparable sales when there was a discrepancy in work file documentation. He failed to explain inconsistent adjustments in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Additionally, Respondent failed to complete the prior sales research for the Subject Property and comparable sales in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Respondent also listed the incorrect depreciation dollar amount and depreciated cost of improvements in the Cost Approach section of the report. Respondents work file for the assignment lacked documentation to support his adjustments and conclusions outlined in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost approach sections of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: 30 day license suspension, fined $1000, costs, 18 months probation, not subject to early termination and no trainees during probationary period, 100 hrs. Continuing education, and attend two (2-day) FREAB general meetings. Effective 09/15/2010.
RH: Licensed
For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
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CASE NUMBER
Stewart, Andrew
2008055806
Daytona Beach, FL - Andrew Stewart, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 5078; Violation: Guilty of failure to exercise reasonable diligence in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S., where he reported inconsistent market trends and failed to make appropriate age adjustments to the comparable sales, and failure to retain records at least five years of supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of Section 475.629, Florida Statutes. Penalty: one (1) year probation, fine $500, $1320.00 investigation costs, one 2-day FREAB meeting, and complete fifteen (15) hours of appraisal education courses. Effective 09/24/2010. Ft. Myers, FL - Sharon A. Sturtevant, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 6507; Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective September 24, 2010. Cape Coral, FL - Tammy Sturtevant, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 6734; Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 09/24/2010.
Sturtevant, Sharon A.
2007039088
2010-08908
Sturtevant, Tammy
2010-08912
Tellez, Geovanni
2010-04023
Miami, FL - Geovanni Tellez, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 15560; Violation: guilty of fraud, culpable negligence, or breach of an implied contract in violation of s. 475.624(2), F.S.; guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S; violated a standard for the development or communication of a real estate appraisal, specifically the Conduct Section of the Ethics Rule, or other provision of the USPAP (2006) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S; violated a standard for the development or communication of real estate appraisal specifically Standards Rule 1-1(a)(b) and (c), 1-4(a),1-5(a)and (b),2-1(a)and (b), or other provision of the USPAP (2005) in violation of s. 475.624(14), F.S., guilty of accepting an appraisal assignment when the employment itself is contingent upon the appraiser reporting a predetermined result, analysis, or opinion in violation of s. 475.624 (17), F.S.; guilty of having obstructed or hindered in any manner the enforcement of Chapter 475.Florida Statutes or the performance of any lawful duty by any person acting the authority of Chapter 475, Florida Statutes Florida Statutes and therefore, in violation of Section 475.624(4), Florida Statutes. Penalty: Revocation of license. Effective 05/13/2010.
2009058027
2010-07077
Clewiston, FL - Juan Carlos Thomas, certified residential appraiser, (RD) 1700. Violation: guilty of failing to inform the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board in writing within thirty (3) days of having pled guilty or nolo contender to, or having been convicted or found guilty of, any felony, and therefore is in violation of s. 475.624(5), F.S.; guilty of having been convicted or found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contender to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates to the activities of a registered assistant appraiser or licensed or certified appraiser, or which involves moral turpitude or fraudulent or dishonest conduct in violation of s. 475.24(5), F.S.; guilty of failing to notify the Department within thirty days after entering a plea to a crime in violation of Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes. Penalty: License suspended for five (5) years. Effective 08/02/2010. Orlando, FL - Earl Reid Thurbon, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RD) 4147. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 11/15/2010. Fort Lauderdale, FL - Chad Turner, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5325. Violation: It was alleged that Respondent made contradictory statements regarding the One Unit Housing Trends in the report. Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Additionally, Respondents workfile lacked documentation to support the adjustments made in the sales Comparison approach section of the report. It was alleged that Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; and violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report. Penalty: As a result of a settlement stipulation, fined $1000, costs, 18 months probation, to run concurrent with the terms and conditions in DBPR Case No. 2008020729. Effective 06/11/2010.
2009060521
2010-10710
Turner, Chad
2008011552
2010-05205
Turner, Chad
2008020729
2010-05199
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Chad Turner, state certified residential real estate appraiser, (RD) 5325. Violation: It was alleged that Respondent misstated garage size and location of pools on comparable sales. That Respondent failed to utilize the appropriate designation on the appraisal report and his workfile failed to contain the requisite documentation to support the adjustments in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. It was alleged that Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S.; violated Rule 61J1-7.001(2)(c), F.A.C., in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S., by failing to utilize and display the appropriate appraiser designation in the report; and failed to retain, for at least 5 years, original or true copies of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S. Penalty: As a result of a settlement stipulation, fined $1500, costs, 18 months probation, continuing education to include 15 hr. USPAP course, attend two (2-day) FREAB general meetings. This case to run concurrent with the terms and conditions in DBPR Case No. 20080011552. Effective 06/11/2010. Destin, FL - Wilson king Tway, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD) 2794; Respondent listed the incorrect legal description for the Subject property. Respondent listed the incorrect lot size for the subject Property in the report. Respondent also failed to analyze a prior sale of the subject property in 2004. Respondent listed the incorrect sale date for comparable sale 3 in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Additionally, the Respondents work file lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty:, 60 day license suspension; fined $1000; costs; 18 months probation, concurrent with the license suspension; 45 hours of tested, in-class education to include successful completion of the 15 hr. USPAP course; and attend one (2-day) FREAB general meeting. Effective 10/29/2010.
RD: Certified Residential RZ: Certified General For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342
2008063198
2010-10131
RH: Licensed
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CASE NUMBER
Orlando, FL - Todd D. Vander May, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 2296. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license Effective 07/29/2010.
Velasquez, Roberto
2010-10132
Miami, FL - Roberto C. Velasquez, state certified residential real estate appraiser (RD) 6858; Respondent failed to discuss or explain the listing history of the Subject Property in the report. Respondent failed to explain the discrepancy between the measured GLA of the Subject Property and the work file documentation. Respondent also failed to note prior transfers of the Subject Property in the Sales Comparison Approach section of the report. Respondent also failed to note sales concessions and a prior sale of comparable sale 2. Additionally, Respondents work file lacked documentation to support the adjustments and conclusions in the Sales Comparison Approach and Cost Approach sections of the report. Violation: failing to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624(15), F.S. Penalty: 15 day license suspension; fined $1000; costs; 18 months probation; 45 hours continuing education to include 15 hr. USPAP course (to be completed within 12 months); no trainees during the probationary period; and attend 2 FREAB meetings. Effective 10/29/2010. Miami, FL - Edith Vera, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 5909. Penalty: Voluntarily surrendered her license for permanent revocation of license. Effective 09/24/2010. Lakeland, FL- DeJuan Lavelle Ware, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 5399. Violation: guilty of having had a registration suspended, revoked, or otherwise acted against in any jurisdiction, in violation of s. 475.624(6), F.S. Penalty: license revoked. Effective 08/02/010.
Vera, Edith
2010002885
2010-08894
2009038287
2010-07066
Wieczorek, Greg
2008026653
2010-07070
Naples, FL - Greg Wieczorek, state registered trainee appraiser (RI) 16565 Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of Section 475.624(15), Florida Statutes; guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of Section 475.624(2), Florida Statutes; guilty of receiving payment directly from the recipient of an appraisal report in violation of Section 475.6221(2), Florida Statutes and, therefore, in violation of Section 475.624(4), Florida Statutes; guilty of receiving appraisal assignments from someone other than the supervising appraiser in violation of Section 475.611(1)(n), Florida Statutes and Florida Admin. Code Rule 61J1-4.010(9) and, therefore, in violation of Section 475.624(4), Florida Statutes; guilty of failure to furnish in writing each firm or business name and address from which the registered appraiser operates in the performance of appraisal services in violation of Rule 61J1-7.004,Florida Administrative Code and, therefore, in violation of Section 47 of the licensees profession in violation of s. 455.227(1)(a), F. S. Penalty: license is revoked. Effective 08/02/2010.
Williams, Dwayne B.
2008052607
2010-04035
Tampa, FL - Dwayne B. Williams, state certified residential appraiser, (RD) 6396. Violation: guilty of having failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in violation of s. 475.624 (15), F.S; guilty of misrepresentation, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of s. 475.624 (2), F.S; respondent violated s. 475.623, F.S, by failing to furnish, in writing, to the department each business name and address from which he operates in the performance of appraisal services and, therefore, is in violation of s. 475.624 (1), F.S; guilty of failure to retain records for at least five years of any contracts engaging the appraisers services, appraisal reports, and supporting data assembled and formulated by the appraiser in preparing appraisal reports in violation of s. 475.629, F.S, and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.629, F.S, and, therefore, in violation of s. 475.624(4), F.S. Penalty: license is revoked. Effective 05/13/2010. Miramar, FL - Willie James Wiggins, Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser License No. (RI) 19841. Penalty: Voluntary Surrender of license. Effective 11/12/2010. Milton, FL - Frank Eugene Womack, License No. (RD) 4195. Violation: Respondent failed to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal report in July 2007 on a Subject Property in Pensacola, Florida in violation of s. 475.624150, F.S. Penalty: $1,500 fine and costs, 1 year probation, attendance at one 2-day FREAB general meeting, 15 hours of appraisal education in addition to that required for license renewal. Effective 11/12/2010. Hialeah, FL - Monika A. Yazbek, state registered trainee appraiser, (RI) 15167; Violation; guilty of having obstructed or hindered in any manner the enforcement of Chapter 475, F.S. or the performance of any lawful duty by any person acting under the authority of Chapter 475, F.S in violation of s. 475.626(1)(f), F.S.; guilty of having had a registration suspended, revoked, or otherwise acted against in any jurisdiction in violation of s. 475.624(6), F.S. Penalty: Revocation. Effective 05/13/2010.
2010019996
2010-10699
2009-008996
2010-10698
Yazbek, Monika A.
2010-04021
RH: Licensed
For a copy of the Final Order contact the Agency Clerks Office at (850) 921-0342