Gretchen Blenkark

I have 20+ years experience of appraising in the Denver Metro area, the extended Front Range as well as mountain properties. I have experience with and specialize in property appraisals for: Divorce/Estate Sales, Relocation, Desk/Field Reviews, REO Properties, Specialty Properties, PMI Removal, Pre-Foreclosure & Short Sales Tax Assessment Appeals, Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase, FSBOs Home Measurement Services, Rush Appraisals. I am well-versed in appraisal laws and regulations.

My understanding of real estate law as a prior real estate paralegal with Kutak Rock is a helpful asset in the appraisal industry.

Residential Appraiser - Residential Appraiser - Contractor - Denver, CO

(2004-01)

• Appraisal/valuation of single family residential, condominiums, PUD developments, residential income properties (2-4 family), vacant land.
• Perform relocation appraisals and desk/field reviews.
• Conduct research and market analysis, ensuring accuracy of appraisals.
• Provide consultation services to clients regarding their properties.
• Review appraisal reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with appraisal and underwriting guidelines.
• Develop detailed and well supported opinions of value for residential properties.
• Conduct property inspections and researched local market trends to determine accurate valuations.
• Maintain updated knowledge of appraisal regulations and procedures.
• Provide expert consultation to lenders and real estate professionals.
• Evaluate financial documents and relevant property information to assess fair market values.
• Communicate with homeowners, lenders, and other stakeholders regarding appraisal processes.
• Compile comprehensive reports of property features and comparable sales.
• Adhere to federal and state appraisal regulations and standards.
• Develop strong working relationships with customers to foster repeat business.

Contractor - ON TIME APPRAISALS, INC - Denver, CO

(2001-01 - 2004-01)

• Appraisal/valuation of single family residential, condominiums, PUD developments, residential income properties (2-4 family), vacant land.
• Assisted with valuation of commercial properties.
• Developed detailed and well supported opinions of value for residential properties.
• Compile comprehensive reports of property features and comparable sales.

Associate/Paralegal - UNITED INVESTORS, INC - Denver, CO

(1999-01 - 2000-01)

• Responsible for the acquisitions of foreclosed properties via the Public Trustee's Office.
• Conducted the necessary legal research for acquiring the properties.
• Drafted the necessary legal documents for acquiring the properties.
• Performed real property inspections, compiled comparables from MLS, and calculated profitability on each property if acquired then sold.
• Communicate with homeowners, lenders, and other stakeholders regarding appraisal processes.
• Adhere to federal and state appraisal regulations and standards.

Legal Technician/Asset Forfeiture Specialist/Analyst - COUNTER TECHNOLOGY, INC - Denver, CO

(1997-01 - 1999-01)

• Oversaw/monitored the district's tracking of seized assets.
• Interacted/negotiated with third parties (i.e. Title companies, appraisers, financial institutions, governmental subcontractors and other vendors.)
• Created and maintained the District Database on seized assets encompassing Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and Montana.
• Processed claims, petitions, sharing requests, and reconciled inconsistencies.
• Assisted with preparing court documents (i.e. Complaints, Orders, Motions, Bills of Particulars.)
• Produced twenty-five asset management reports quarterly for National Office review and auditing purposes.
• Interfaced with judicial contacts at the United States Attorney's Office.
• Responsible for the District's monthly submissions of reimbursables from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.
• Periodically researched case law, encompassed review and application of pertinent statutes.

Title Administrator - EMERALD MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE CO - Denver, CO

(1996-01 - 1997-01)

• Performed nationwide recording and tracking of assignment and release documentation for loan acquisitions sold on the secondary market.
• Assisted in establishing a national network of title research providers and institution contacts in order to correct intervening chain of title problems.
• Managed a customized internal database tracking system which generated multiple client status reports.
• Performed on-site review of custodial/loan files to determine the estimated costs associated with obtaining missing loan documentation prior to sale.
• Handled internal and external title orders as the sole member of the title division.
• Produced management reports which tracked fees/pricing and illustrated biweekly/monthly percentages obtained from vendors.
• Negotiated referral fees and performed the accounting functions involving third party title companies.

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (1990)

Denver Paralegal Institute (1993)

American Real Estate College LLC (2001 - 2017)

Hondros College of Business (2016 - 2020)

OREP Education Network (2022-11)

McKissock Learning (2022-12)

American Continuing Education Institute (2022-11)