Benjamin K. Slaughter

Statement of Qualifications

Mr. Benjamin K. Slaughter, has been in the real estate appraisal and consulting business in Fresno for over seven years. He is currently associated with Correia - Xavier, Incorporated, an independent appraisal firm specializing in the appraisal of agricultural properties.  Mr. Slaughter holds the professional designation of Accredited Rural Appraiser, ARA, the highest appraisal designation of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).  Mr. Slaughter is certified by the state of California as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Certificate Number AG033069, with an expiration date of February 5, 2010.  Mr. Slaughter is also certified by the state of Oregon as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Certificate Number AG000880, with an expiration date of March 2009.

Professional Education ___________________________________________________________________

• Bachelor of Science Degree: Agriculture Business, California State University Fresno, 2000, cum laude
• American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA): Fundamentals of Rural Appraisal A-10, Ethics A-12, Principles of Appraisal Practice A-20, Eminent Domain A-25, Income Capitalization A-27, Highest and Best Use A-29, Advanced Rural Appraisal A-30, Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (Yellow Book)
• Appraisal Institute: Report Writing and Valuation Analysis II540
• American Society of Appraisers (ASA): Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) SE-100

Appraisal Experience ____________________________________________________________________  

Properties appraised include all types of agricultural properties, including some of the largest and most complex properties in California and Oregon.  Appraisal assignments completed include extensive vineyards, wineries, orchards, and related facilities.  Mr. Slaughter also has in excess of five years experience in the appraising of conservation easements.

• Correia - Xavier, Incorporated: Independent Contractor - Certified General Appraiser, February 2004-Present
• Farmer: June 2003-Present, 20 acres almonds, Madera County, California
• Correia - Xavier, Incorporated: Independent Contractor - Appraiser, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Map Specialist, April 2002-February 2004
• Correia - Xavier, Incorporated: Appraisal Trainee/Assistant, GIS & Map Specialist, March 2000-April 2002

Public Speaking _________________________________________________________________________

• Vineyard Valuation V, Appraisal Institute, Napa, CA; May 12, 2006
• San Joaquin Valley Land Values and Trends, 2005 Farmers Tax and Accounting Conference, California CPA Education Foundation, Fresno, CA; October 18, 2005
• Sales Database and Geodatabase Integration, 2005 Annual Spring Meeting, Real Estate Appraisers Microcomputer Users Group (REAMUG), San Diego, CA; April 1, 2005
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology in the Appraisal Process, International Right of Way Association (IRWA), Fresno, CA; February 11, 2005
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology in the Appraisal Process, 2004 Annual Spring Meeting, Real Estate Appraisers Microcomputer Users Group (REAMUG), San Diego, CA; March 26, 2004
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology in the Appraisal Process, 2002 Annual Fall Meeting, California Chapter of ASFMRA, Yosemite, CA; October 18, 2002

Appraisal Clients _________________________________________________________________________

Mr. Slaughter has appraised properties, on a fee basis, for a broad spectrum of clients, including federal, state, and local government agencies, major local, national and international banks, major insurance companies, pension funds, pension fund advisors, and numerous attorneys, accountants, corporations, and individuals.

Public Speaking _________________________________________________________________________

• “The High Tech 21st Century Appraiser.” April 27, 2003. Appraisal Buzz (Article)
• “The High Tech 21st Century Appraiser.” GIS Solutions in Agriculture. ESRI Press. (Article)
• “If It Were My Vineyard.” GIS Solutions in Agriculture. ESRI Press. (Article)
• “California Stone Fruit Ripening Chart.” 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Editions. 2001, ’02, ‘03. The Burchell Nursery, Inc. (Poster)

Appraisal Clients _________________________________________________________________________

• Accredited Member: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMR)