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    Donald N. Briggs
    Tyler Myles
    Elizabeth P. Briggs

    Donald N. Briggs

    MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, LEED AP


    Designated
    member of the Appraisal Institute since 1985

    Member of the Appraisal Institute - MAI, SRA

    Reviewer - Commercial & Other. Service area: National. AI-GRS

    Accredited Professional - LEED* AP (BD C)
    Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design


    Published

    • 2018: Green For Good, "Valuation", Q4 2018, Vol. 23, No. 4, Appraisal Institute (AI)
    • 2016: Emmitsburg Ensures Quality of Life for Future Generations, September/October, Maryland Municipal League (MML)
    • 2010: Location, Location, Location...The Hunt For Green October (c) "The Appraisal Addendum", Vol. 19, No. 1, Winter-Spring. Maryland Association of Appraisers, Inc. (MAA)
    • 2009: Appraising: The Hunt for Green October - Troughs, Tranches and Trenches..., National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Green Building Conference, Dallas, TX, May
    • 2008: Green Awareness: An Opportunity to Capitalize or A Glass Ceiling, "Voice", September, Frederick County Association of Realtors (FCAR)
    • 2008: Green: An Opportunity or A Glass Ceiling? The Emmitsburg-Thurmont Dispatch, October
    • 2008: Going Green, "Voice", November/December, FCAR


    Professional Development Program Registry - Appraisal Institute (AI):
     

    • Green/Sustainability Commercial 2012
    • Green/Sustainability Residential 2011
    • Appraising Historic Preservation Easements 2009
    • Valuation of Conservation Easements (AI/LTA) 2008

    Recent AI & Other Courses:

    2018

    • Appraising Ag Facilities: Poultry Seminar (ASFMRA)


    2017

    • National USPAP 2018-2019 7-Hour Update Course (AI)
    • Understanding Maryland's Historic Treasures (MAA)
    • Composting: A Biological Solution, Part 1: The Science of Composting (USGBC online)
    • Composting: A Biological Solution, Part 2: University Composting Programs (USGBC online)
    • Understanding EcoDistricts (USGBC online)
    • From Existing Building to High Performance Workplace (USGBC online)
    • Every Drop Counts: Applying Water Efficiency Strategies (USGBC online)
    • Slim Down Your Footprint - Green Power & Carbon Offsets (USGBC online)
    • Getting N2 ND - LEED Neighborhood Development (USGBC online)
    • Putting the We In Team - Integrated Project Delivery (USGBC online)
    • Breaking Barriers: Social Equity within the Supply Chain (USGBC online)
    • Diversity: Your Kaleidoscope of Clients (FCAR-online)
    • Breaking Barriers: Fair Housing (FCAR-online)
    • Basic Appraisal Principles (AI-online) 
    • Understanding the 2-4 Family Appraisal Form (MAA)
    • Business Practices and Ethics (AI-online) 

    2015

    • National USPAP 2016-2017 Update Course. Appraisal Foundation (AF)(AI)
    • Bank Review Workshop: Commercial Redefining Appraisal and its Roles in an Evolving Banking Environment (AI)
    • Online Business Practices and Ethics (AI)
    • Green Building Research Institute (GBRI)
      • Sustainable Flooring
      • Indoor Water Efficiency 
      • Outdoor Water Efficiency
      • VOCs 201
      • 15 Things You Should Know To Make Your Home Healthier For You and the Environment
      • Green Materials, Greenwashing & 3rd Party Certification
      • Indoor Air Quality: Preoccupancy
      • Green Neighborhoods & Community Health
      • Neighborhood Design: Practical Planning
      • 14 Things You Need to Know About Energy Modeling
      • Sustainable Sites: Design, Operation & Maintenance
      • Energy Star & Green Buildings
      • Daylighting for Green Building
      • Elements of a Green Home
      • The Economics of Green Building
      • Sustainable Sites - Design
      • Waste Management Practices

    2014

    • Review Theory - General and Exam (AI)

    2013

    • National USPAP Equivalent Course 2014 - 2015 (MAA)
    • LEED for New Construction (BD C) Review – Water Efficiency (GBES) 
    • LEED: Best Waste Management Practices (GBES) 
    • LEED: Designing Buildings After Nature: An Introduction to Biomimicry (GBES)
    • LEED: Introduction to Life Cycle Analysis and Roof Design (GBES) 
    • LEED: 25 LEED for New Construction Mistakes to Avoid (GBES) 
    • LEED: The Inside Scoop on Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) (GBES) 
    • LEED: A Citizen’s Guide to LEED for Neighborhood Development (GBES)
    • Residential & Commercial Valuation of Solar (AI)

     2012

    • Case Studies in Appraising Green Commercial Buildings (AI)
    • Business Practices and Ethics (AI)
    • National USPAP Equivalent Course 2012 - 2013 (AI)

    2011

    • Strategies for Success in LEED: Regional & Renewable Materials in LEED (USGBC)
    • Strategies for Success in LEED: LEED & Renewable Energy Techniques (USGBC)
    • Strategies for Success in LEED: LEED and the Urban Heat Island Effect (USGBC)
    • Strategies for Success in LEED: Daylighting Strategies & LEED: A Connection to the Outdoors (USGBC)
    • Strategies for Success in LEED: Indoor Airy Quality, CO2 Monitoring, & LEED (USGBC)
    • International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Fundamentals, International Code Council (ICC)
    • Case Studies in Appraising Green Residential Buildings Appraisal Institute (AI)
    • Intro to Green Buildings: Principles and Concepts (AI)
    • Technologies for Sustainable Street: Building Livable Communities (GreenCE, Inc)

    2010

    • Green Communities: Bringing Smart Growth and New Urbanism into LEED (USGBC) 
    • LEED for Neighborhood Development Strategies for Urban Infill & Brownfield...  (USGBC)
    • LEED for Neighborhood Development: A Tool to Retrofit the Suburbs (USGBC)
    • LEED for Homes: Reviewing Credit Categories (USGBC) 
    • Overview and Key Aspects of LEED for Homes (USGBC)
    • Maryland Environmental Trust, Guest Speaker, Conservation Easement - Legal & Financial Aspects, (MET)
    • Appraisal Institute, Instructor, Introduction to Green Valuation and Valuation of Green Residential Properties
    • Maryland Association of Appraisers, Author/Instructor, Green Residential Evaluation
    • Instructor Leadership & Development Conference (ILDC), Chicago, IL (AI)
    • Maryland Association of Appraisers (MAA), Instructor
    • “Green Valuation Issues and Trends”Appraisal Summit, Panelist, Washington, DC (AI)
    • "Appraising ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes" Webinar/ Panelist
    • Residential Green Valuation: Tools for Valuing High Performance Properties (AI)
    • Green Edge, Construction, FCC 
    • Farms - Sales Comparison Approach, American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) NV
    • Farms - Cost Approach Seminar, (ASFMRA) NV
    • Business Practices and Ethics (AI) OL
    • The Green MLS Tool Kit, Author/Developer, www.greenthemls.org

    2009

    • Green Buildings for Building Professionals (NAHB)
    • The Valuation of Wetlands (AI)
    • Historic Preservation Easements: AI Certification Registry
    • National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices 2008-2009 (7 hrs. Equivalent)
    • New Residential Market Conditions Form

    2008

    • Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions 
    • Valuation of Conservation Easements: AI and Land Trust Alliance Certification Registry 
    • Introduction to Green Building Valuation (AI) 
    • Valuation of Green Residential Properties (AI) 
    • USGBC - LEED for New Construction Technical Review Work Shop 
    • USGBC - Essentials of LEED Professional Accreditation: New Construction v2.2
    • Appraisal Challenges: Declining Market and Sales Concessions
    • REO Appraisal: Appraisal of Residential Property Foreclosure 
    • Real Estate Finance, Statistics, Valuation Modeling 
    • Introduction to FHA Appraising: What Appraisers Need to Know About HUD Policies, Procedures, and 2008 Roster, Eligibility 
    • Other Conservation oriented AI courses: Partial Interest - Divided; Partial Interest Undivided (2005)

     

        

    www.greenREsourcecouncil.org

     

    MD Certified General Appraiser

    MD Licensed Real Estate Broker

    PA Certified General Appraiser

    PA Licensed Real Estate Broker

    Member Maryland Association of Appraisers (MAA)

    Member Frederick County Association of Realtors, MD (FCAR)

    Green Residential Valuation course - author and instructor

    NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGP)

    REALTOR®, GRI, "GREEN"

    National Association of Realtors REBAC - NAR Green Sustainable Property Designation - Core Course and Residential Elective - Instructor.

    An Ecosociate (Through EcoBroker International) www.EcoBroker.com

    dbriggs@briggsassoc.com

    or call 301.447.3110





    Donald N. Briggs  

    PO Box 1139

    137 S Seton Ave

    Emmitsburg, 0 21727

    Phone: (301) 447-3110

    E-mail: dbriggs@briggsassoc.com


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