Victor M. Romano

Certified General Appraiser

Durango Executive Director

Mr. Romano began his Real Estate career in 1994 with Arbor Mortgage in Longmont, Colorado then accelerated into Commercial Real Estate Valuation and Advisory services in 1996 with CB Richard Ellis in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Romano then relocated his to Southwest Colorado in 2006 and is currently a Certified General Appraiser licensed in Colorado and New Mexico. He has participated in commercial and residential valuation assignments throughout the States of California, Wyoming, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Washington and Utah. Romano has extensive background supporting Real Estate Developers, Investors, Government Agencies, Banking and Corporate clients as well as Litigation support and Estate clients in various real estate matters in the commercial, industrial, residential, tourist and hospitality sectors with specialization in urban and rural lands with farm and ranch properties throughout the southwest United States.

Mr. Romano began his Real Estate career in 1994 with Arbor Mortgage in Longmont, Colorado then accelerated into Commercial Real Estate Valuation and Advisory services in 1996 with CB Richard Ellis in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Romano then relocated his to Southwest Colorado in 2006 and is currently a Certified General Appraiser licensed in Colorado and New Mexico. He has participated in commercial and residential valuation assignments throughout the States of California, Wyoming, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Washington and Utah. Romano has extensive background supporting Real Estate Developers, Investors, Government Agencies, Banking and Corporate clients as well as Litigation support and Estate clients in various real estate matters in the commercial, industrial, residential, tourist and hospitality sectors with specialization in urban and rural lands with farm and ranch properties throughout the southwest United States.

Work Experience

2023-Present

Four Corners Valuation Services

Managing Director | Principal

2006-2023

Appraisal Solutions, LLC Durango, CO

General Appraisers | Principal

2000-2006

OAS Appraisal Services Denver, Colorado

General Appraisers | Principal

1996-2000

CB Richard Ellis Real Estate Appraiser

Valuation Specialist

Designation & Licenses

Colorado Certified General Appraiser #CG40011913
New Mexico Certified General Appraiser #03902-G

Organizational Affiliations

Colorado Association of Realtors – CREN Member
Durango Area Association of Realtors – Member
ASFMRA – American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
Appraisal Institute, Associate #399175
High Noon Rotary – Durango – Member
NAR, National Association of Realtors, Member #220001419

Education

Colorado State University, 1993
Bachelors of Business Administration
Finance and Real Estate
Lincoln University, 1991
Business and Marketing

Work Experience

2023-Present

Four Corners Valuation Services

Managing Director | Principal

2006-2023

Appraisal Solutions, LLC Durango, CO

General Appraisers | Principal

2000-2006

OAS Appraisal Services Denver, Colorado

General Appraisers | Principal

1996-2000

CB Richard Ellis Real Estate Appraiser

Valuation Specialist

Designation & Licenses

Colorado Certified General Appraiser #CG40011913
New Mexico Certified General Appraiser #03902-G

Organizational Affiliations

Appraisers, Member
Colorado Association of Realtors – CREN Member
Durango Area Association of Realtors – Member
ASFMRA – American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
Appraisal Institute, Associate #399175
High Noon Rotary – Durango – Member
NAR, National Association of Realtors, Member #220001419

Education

Colorado State University, 1993
Bachelors of Business Administration
Finance and Real Estate
Lincoln University, 1991
Business and Marketing

Specializations

Affordable Housing / Multifamily
Appraisal Review
Market Feasibility Studies
Eminent Domain and Right of Way
Estate and Tax
Evaluation
Farm & Ranch
Healthcare and Senior Living
Hospitality Valuation

Investment Property Analysis
Litigation Support
Luxury Home & Land
Portfolio Valuation and Advisory
Real Estate Market Research
Site Selection & Expansion Planning
Special Use Properties
Tax Assessment Appeals

Specializations

Affordable Housing / Multifamily
Appraisal Review
Market Feasibility Studies
Eminent Domain and Right of Way
Estate and Tax
Evaluation
Farm & Ranch
Healthcare and Senior Living
Hospitality Valuation

Investment Property Analysis
Litigation Support
Luxury Home & Land
Portfolio Valuation and Advisory
Real Estate Market Research
Site Selection & Expansion Planning
Special Use Properties
Tax Assessment Appeals

Specializations

Affordable Housing / Multifamily
Appraisal Review
Market Feasibility Studies
Eminent Domain and Right of Way
Estate and Tax
Evaluation
Farm & Ranch
Healthcare and Senior Living
Hospitality Valuation

Investment Property Analysis
Litigation Support
Luxury Home & Land
Portfolio Valuation and Advisory
Real Estate Market Research
Site Selection & Expansion Planning
Special Use Properties
Tax Assessment Appeals

Notable Experience

Held the distinguished position of Arbitrator of the County Board of Equalization Arbitrator of La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta, Lake Counties in Colorado.
Court testimony experience in 21+ cases within the District Courts of Archuleta County, Montezuma County, Denver County, Jefferson County and La Plata County of Colorado as well as Santa Clara County District Court of California.
Produce comprehensive Eminent Domain Appraisals for land owners, CDOT, and various municipalities
Actively evaluate contract fee appraisals, submitted property owner appraisals for proposed project acquisition, and appraisals submitted by local public agencies
Consistently review pertinent appraisal documentation to maintain strict compliance with CDOT, State of Colorado, and Federal requirements; serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CDOT Right of Way, Uniform Act, the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book), and USPAP
Develop memoranda detailing the conclusions, methods, and related compliance information entailed within appraisal documentation; utilize skill in managing bureaucratic processes and administrative objectives

Determine pertinent information associated with the valuation of properties; conduct in-depth studies through collection, verification, and reporting; utilize data to select comparable properties
Provide expertise in evaluating excess parcels, remainder parcels, and general ledger properties for lease
Act as appraiser & advisor to clients and property owners for multitude of property types in the southwest US
Aid in litigation activities; testify as an expert witness in formal hearings, depositions, mediation, and arbitration; incorporate knowledge in condemnation, just compensation, partial acquisitions, and damages; also selected as one of two official Mediators for the La Plata County, Montezuma & Archuleta County Assessor & Treasurers Offices
Manage execution for appraisals involving fee and easement acquisitions, to include pipelines, highways, electric transmission lines, subsurface and underground interests, and right of way easements

Notable Experience

Held the distinguished position of Arbitrator of the County Board of Equalization Arbitrator of La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta, Lake Counties in Colorado.
Court testimony experience in 21+ cases within the District Courts of Archuleta County, Montezuma County, Denver County, Jefferson County and La Plata County of Colorado as well as Santa Clara County District Court of California.
Produce comprehensive Eminent Domain Appraisals for land owners, CDOT, and various municipalities
Actively evaluate contract fee appraisals, submitted property owner appraisals for proposed project acquisition, and appraisals submitted by local public agencies
Consistently review pertinent appraisal documentation to maintain strict compliance with CDOT, State of Colorado, and Federal requirements; serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CDOT Right of Way, Uniform Act, the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book), and USPAP
Develop memoranda detailing the conclusions, methods, and related compliance information entailed within appraisal documentation; utilize skill in managing bureaucratic processes and administrative objectives

Determine pertinent information associated with the valuation of properties; conduct in-depth studies through collection, verification, and reporting; utilize data to select comparable properties
Provide expertise in evaluating excess parcels, remainder parcels, and general ledger properties for lease
Act as appraiser & advisor to clients and property owners for multitude of property types in the southwest US
Aid in litigation activities; testify as an expert witness in formal hearings, depositions, mediation, and arbitration; incorporate knowledge in condemnation, just compensation, partial acquisitions, and damages; also selected as one of two official Mediators for the La Plata County, Montezuma & Archuleta County Assessor & Treasurers Offices
Manage execution for appraisals involving fee and easement acquisitions, to include pipelines, highways, electric transmission lines, subsurface and underground interests, and right of way easements

Notable Experience

Held the distinguished position of Arbitrator of the County Board of Equalization Arbitrator of La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta, Lake Counties in Colorado.
Court testimony experience in 21+ cases within the District Courts of Archuleta County, Montezuma County, Denver County, Jefferson County and La Plata County of Colorado as well as Santa Clara County District Court of California.
Produce comprehensive Eminent Domain Appraisals for land owners, CDOT, and various municipalities
Actively evaluate contract fee appraisals, submitted property owner appraisals for proposed project acquisition, and appraisals submitted by local public agencies
Consistently review pertinent appraisal documentation to maintain strict compliance with CDOT, State of Colorado, and Federal requirements; serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CDOT Right of Way, Uniform Act, the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book), and USPAP
Develop memoranda detailing the conclusions, methods, and related compliance information entailed within appraisal documentation; utilize skill in managing bureaucratic processes and administrative objectives

Determine pertinent information associated with the valuation of properties; conduct in-depth studies through collection, verification, and reporting; utilize data to select comparable properties
Provide expertise in evaluating excess parcels, remainder parcels, and general ledger properties for lease
Act as appraiser & advisor to clients and property owners for multitude of property types in the southwest US
Aid in litigation activities; testify as an expert witness in formal hearings, depositions, mediation, and arbitration; incorporate knowledge in condemnation, just compensation, partial acquisitions, and damages; also selected as one of two official Mediators for the La Plata County, Montezuma & Archuleta County Assessor & Treasurers Offices
Manage execution for appraisals involving fee and easement acquisitions, to include pipelines, highways, electric transmission lines, subsurface and underground interests, and right of way easements

Victor M. Romano

Certified General Appraiser

Durango Executive Director

Work Experience

2023-Present

2006-2023

2000-2006

1996-2000

Designation & Licenses

Organizational Affiliations

Education

Work Experience

2023-Present

2006-2023

2000-2006

1996-2000

Designation & Licenses

Organizational Affiliations

Education

Specializations

Specializations

Specializations

Notable Experience

Notable Experience

Notable Experience

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