Trueman Appraisal Company
John R. Trueman, MAI, SRA John R. Trueman, MAI, SRA
Company Owner, Appraiser

Phone:  253.272.2720 ext 2
Fax:  253.272.2817
Email:  john@truemanappraisal.com


Professional License and Certification

  • Certified Real Estate Appraiser, State of Washington, General Classification
  • MAI designation, 1987, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers
Educational Background and Training
  • Valuation Analysis and Report Writing, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, University of Minnesota, 1985
  • Case Studies in Real Estate Valuation, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, University of Minnesota, 1985
  • Standards of Professional Practice, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Seattle, Washington, 1985
  • Capitalization Theory and Techniques, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Seattle University, 1984
  • Senior Residential Appraiser Designation, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, 1981
  • Narrative Report Writing, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, 1976
  • Appraising Real Property, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Macalester College, 1975
  • University of Minnesota, B. S., Business, 1968

Recent Seminars and Classes Attended

  • Analyzing Operating Expenses, Appraisal Institute, 2007
  • Appraisal of Nursing Facilities, Appraisal Institute, 2007
  • National USPAP Course, Appraisal Institute, 2007
  • Business Practices & Ethics, Course 420, Appraisal Institute, 2007
  • Residential & Mixed Use Redevelopment of Contaminated Property, Law Seminars Intl, 2007
  • Basic Income Capitalization, Course 310, Appraisal Institute, 2004
  • Understanding Mold Claims & Managing Risk, Appraisal Institute, 2002
  • Evaluating Commercial Construction, Appraisal Institute, 2002
  • Standards of Professional Practice, Appraisal Institute, 2002
  • Appraisal of Non-Conforming Use, Appraisal Institute, 2000
  • Advanced Sales Comparison & Cost Approaches, Appraisal Institute, 1999
  • Residential Design & Functional Utility, Appraisal Institute, 1998
  • Alternative Residential Reporting Forms, Appraisal Institute, 1997
  • Principles of Real Estate Acquisition-Negotiations, International Right-of-Way Association, 1996
  • Principles of Real Estate Acquisition, Course No. 101, International Right-of-Way Association, 1994
  • Valuation of Partial Interests, Course No. 401, International Right-of-Way Association, 1993
  • Easement Evaluation, Course No. 403, International Right-of-Way Association, 1992
  • Subdivision Analysis, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, 1989
Instructor
  • Real Estate Appraisal, Pierce College
  • Real Estate Appraisal, Tacoma Community College
Association Memberships
  • Cross District Association of Tacoma, Vice President, President (2004, 2005 VP; 2006, 2007 President)
  • Appraisal Institute, Puget Sound Chapter
      Offices Held: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, President (1984 & 1986, 1999, 2001)
  •   Designations: MAI, SRA
  • International Right of Way Association
Experience
  • 1987 to Present: Trueman Appraisal Company, Tacoma, Washington, Owner
  • 1979 to 1987: Greer, Patterson, & Associates, Inc., Tacoma, Washington, Independent Fee Appraiser
  • 7 Years: Lyle H. Nagell & Co., Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, Independent Fee Appraiser
Types of Property
  • Land - commercial, industrial, residential, rural, acreage.
  • Improved - commercial, industrial, assisted living complexes, multiple family dwellings, single family residential, farm buildings, mobile home parks and auto dealerships.
Previous Clients
  • Individual clients: Anchor Savings Bank; Bank of California; Bank of Fife; Bank of Sumner; Cascade Community Bank; Centennial Bank/West Coast Bank; Columbia Bank; First Community Bank; First Savings Bank of Washington; Heritage Bank; InterWest Mortgage Company; InterWest Savings Bank; Key Bank; Kitsap Bank; Metropolitan Mortgage and Securities; Mt. Rainier National Bank; National Bank of Tukwila; Seafirst Bank; Sound Banking Company; Sterling Savings Association; Washington Mutual; Washington State Bank; Wells Fargo Bank; Pierce County Utilities; Pierce County Public Works Department; Pierce Transit; Pierce County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services; City of Tacoma; Peninsula School District; Puyallup School District; Tacoma School District; Franklin Pierce School District; Washington State Department of Transportation; Thurston County Public Works; City of Olympia; City of Gig Harbor; Cowlitz County; Seattle City Light; Lewis County PUD.
Court of Expert Witness Testimony
  • Pierce County Superior Court
  • Thurston County Superior Court
Present Responsibilities
  • Independent Fee Appraiser

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