Biography

Darrin K. Nivens, MAI has been an associate with Garrett & Associates since 1992 both as a commercial and residential appraiser. His credentials include appraisals of all types from small, single-family residences to complex, commercial properties. He has performed appraisals on some of the most expensive single-family residences in North Alabama, and also performed appraisals on all types of income producing properties to include large apartment complexes, industrial facilities, office/warehouse buildings, retail shopping centers, restaurants, and multi-story office buildings. He has done specialized appraisal work for the City of Huntsville, City of Madison, City of Athens, Madison Water & Wastewater Board, GSA and the Tennessee Valley Authority, involving easement and right-of-way acquisitions, and prepared numerous appraisal reports for both large and small estates for estate tax planning and estate tax settlement purposes, as well as, prepared reports for various regional banks for both foreclosure and mortgage loan purposes.

Darrin holds the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute, which is the most prestigious and desired commercial real estate appraisal designation in the world. The MAI designation is awarded to those select individuals who complete rigorous requirements relating to education, testing, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability. He is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser in the State of Alabama, which is the highest certified class issued by the State. This certification enables him to appraise any type of property without a limit on value. Darrin is also licensed Alabama Real Estate Salesperson. Mr. Nivens has served the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute as a Board Member, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and Chapter President in 2008. Mr. Nivens has also served on the Appraisal Institutes Leadership Development and Advisory Council in 2005, 2008 & 2009. His appraisal related seminars and coursework include the following:

APPRAISAL COURSES

• Computer Enhanced Cash Flow Modeling, #810, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Advanced Income and Capitalization, #510, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Highest and Best Use and Market Analysis, #520, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Advanced Cost and Sales Comparison Approaches, #530, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Report Writing and Valuation Analysis, #540, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Advanced Applications, #550, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Parts A, B & C, 410, 420 & 430, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Appraisal Procedures, #120, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Appraisal Principles, #110, sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Pre-license course for the Alabama Real Estate Commission and successfully passed Alabama Real Estate Salesman's Licensing Exam.

APPRAISAL SEMINARS

• Appraising for Eminent Domain in Alabama, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
• Marshall & Swift Residential Handbook, sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Alabama License Law and U.S.P.A.P. Update, sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Appraising High Value and Historic Homes, sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Fair Lending and the Appraiser, sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Uniform Residential Appraisal Report - 1993 Revision, sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• An introduction to Valuing Commercial Green Buildings sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Feasibility Analysis, Market Value & Investment Timing sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Subdivision Valuation sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Office Building Valuation: A Contemporary Perspective sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Business Practice & Ethics sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Red Flags: Property Inspection Guide sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Evaluating Commercial Construction sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Internet Strategies for Real Estate Appraisers sponsored by the Appraisal Institute.
• Analyzing Operating Expenses sponsored by the Appraisal Institute. Scope of Work:
• Expanding Your Range of Services sponsored by the Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

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