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Ted Faravelli, Jr.
Abbreviated Biography

SPECIALIZATIONS

Litigation Support/Expert Witness Testimony
Diminution of value analysis/Stigmatized property analysis due to construction defects, mold contamination or water intrusion
Probate and Estate Taxation (706) Retrospective Opinions
Real estate appraisals, appraisal reviews and appraisal consulting services for residential, commercial and industrial properties
Business valuations; closely held corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, personal property and going concerns valuations
Highest and Best Use Analysis & Feasiblity Studies
Cost studies
Real Estate Appraiser standard of care analysis: Due diligence, Malpractice, Incompetence and USPAP compliance and obligation requirements
Approved instructor for basic and continuing education with the State of California, Office of Real Estate Appraisers
Mortgage fraud investigations

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

California Probate Referee - Office of the State Controller - Superior Court of California - County of Santa Clara
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - California State License # AG003355
Appraiser Qualifications Board – Certified Instructor #10947 - Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Association of Construction Inspectors - Certified Construction Inspector (CCI) #4125
California Association of Real Estate Appraisers 501(c)3 - Executive Director
American Federation of Teachers #6157 - Adjunct Faculty Member
Center for Responsible Appraisals & Valuations - Partners Council Member
California Real Estate Educators Association – Member
Real Estate Research Council of Northern California at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Member
International Code Council – Associate Member #5056414
International Conference of Building Officials – Governmental Member
State Bar of California - Real Property Law Section- Associate Member #505260
Santa Clara County Bar Association - Affiliated Member #10000321
State Of California – Department of General Services – SBE/MB Certified OSDS #41526
City of San Jose – Capital Project Management Systems – Approved Real Estate Consultant
California District Attorneys Association - Associate Member - Designated Forensic Expert Witness
National Association of Realtors® - General Accredited Appraiser (GAA) #654
California Association of Realtors® - Designated Realtor® Member
Silicon Valley Association of Realtors® - Designated Realtor® Member

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ted Faravelli, Jr., is a real estate case consultant and state certified general appraiser specializing in forensic valuation services, litigation support and expert witness testimony. With more than twenty-three years of experience, he has consulted in over 127 cases and has been designated as an expert witness to the California Superior Courts of Sacramento, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

Ted is an adjunct professor of real estate studies at San Jose City College and a national lecturer in topics ranging from real estate appraisal, construction defects to mortgage fraud and the appraisal process. As an AQB Certified USPAP instructor he is an expert in the ethical obligations, due diligence, standard of care and specific performance requirements of appraisers. He represents the California Association of Real Estate Appraisers to The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council. Ted in his second four year term appointed by City Council where he serves Pro Bono as he adjudicates disputes and administers resolutions concerning building code, construction, fire code and neighborhood preservation issues as the Chair of the Board of Building Code Appeals for the City of Sunnyvale, California.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA / B.A. – Economics