A Massachusetts Appraiser Hall of Fame inductee, William J. Pastuszek, Jr., MAI, ASA, MRA is the principal of Shepherd Associates. He started his real estate appraisal career in the family real estate firm and moved toward banking in the 1980’s, and was the chief appraiser for a savings and loan association. He then worked for a commercial firm during the height of the 1990’s real estate crisis before founding Shepherd Associates in 1994. With over 30 years of experience appraising residential, commercial, and government properties, Mr. Pastuszek brings a wealth of knowledge to every project.

Licensed in New England states, Pastuszek’s clientele includes financial institutions, attorneys, accountants, governmental entities, corporations and private individuals. He has qualified as an expert witness in many jurisdictions and is an active instruction and education developer, teaching for a number of appraisal and real estate organizations. Below is an in-depth look at Bill’s qualifications and experience.

FULL QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPRAISER

William J. Pastuszek, Jr., MAI, SRA, MRA

Professional Associations

• MAI Member Appraisal Institute
• SRA Senior Residential Appraiser, Appraisal Institute
• AI-GRS General Review Specialist, Appraisal Institute
• MRA Designated Member, Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers
• ASA Senior Member, Urban Property, American Society of Appraisers

Appraisal Certification

• State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, License #10, expires May 10, 2020.
• State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State of New Hampshire, License #NHCG-566, expires May 31, 2020.
• State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, State of Rhode Island, License #CGA.0020032, expires March 11, 2019.
• Appraiser Qualifications Board AQB Approved Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Instructor #10489.

Expert Witness Testimony: Qualified in Middlesex Superior Court, Norfolk Probate Court, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk Probate Courts, Bristol District Court, Barnstable District Court, Worcester District Court, and Federal Bankruptcy Courts in Boston, Worcester and New York City. Qualified at the Appellate Tax Board and Land Court. Numerous ZBA hearings as a real estate expert.

Appointments

• Member, Appraisal Standards Board, The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, DC. 2006-2007.
• Chairman, 1998 – 2005, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Registration, Real Estate Appraisers. Board Member, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Registration, Real Estate Appraisers, 1996 – 2005.
• Vice Chairman, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Registration, Real Estate Appraisers, 1997 – 1998.
• Member, Educational Council of the Appraisal Foundation Sponsors (ECAFS), 2003 -2005.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Appraisal Institute, Greater Boston Chapter

• Board of Directors, 1993-1995.
• Co-Chair, Legislative Affairs Committee, 1993; Seminars Chairperson, 1994.
• Young Advisory Council, 1992-93.
• Regional Representative Alternate, Mass & RI Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Eastern Massachusetts Chapter

• Board of Directors, Education Committee Chair, 1991; Chairperson, Research Committee, 1989

Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers

• Past President: Board of Trustees
• Former Chair: Education Committee,  Board of Examiners, Seminars Committee.
• Alternate Representative to Advisory Council: The Appraisal Foundation, 1993-1996.
• Recipient: William D. Stewart Award
• Inductee: MBREA Appraiser’s Hall of Fame

American Society of Appraisers

• Member – Real Property Committee
• USPAP RP Sub-Committee Chair

Articles and Publications

• New England Real Estate Journal Monthly Columnist

• Development Reviewer: Fisher and Martin, Income Property Valuation (Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago)
• Development Reviewer, Fisher and Tosh, Questions and Answers to Help You Pass the Real Estate Appraisal Examinations (Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago)

• Past Contributor – Newsletter, Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers;  Newsletter, Greater Boston Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, Banker and Tradesman: articles

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Continuing Education: Mr. Pastuszek is in compliance with the continuing education or recertification programs of the Appraisal Institute, American Society of Appraisers, and the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers.

Teaching/Educational Affiliations

• Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers – Residential and income courses and seminars.

Education Offerings Written/Developed

• Mixed Use Properties
• Distressed and Non-Stabilized Properties:
• Review Appraisal
• Restaurant, Golf and Religious Properties
• Easements
• Appraising for Banks
• Income Property Appraising Topics
• Technology and the Appraiser, Effectively Using Excel & the HP 12-C Calculator
• Quantitative Analysis
• Unique and Unusual Properties Seminar
• Effective Appraisal Communications