Zachary A. Northcott, CMEA
NorthStar Valuation Services
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
Email: z.a.northcott@gmail.com
Phone: 828-514-8785
I am a licensed Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA), Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, and MAI who has been working in the appraisal industry since 2013 and has been a CMEA since 2017. I have completed a variety of appraisal types, including eminent domain, going concern, subdivision analyses, retail development, offices, restaurants, industrial properties, and analyses for land valuations. I have extensive experience in eminent domain appraisals and going-concern appraisals for property types such as convenience stores and car washes.
Experience:
- Founder & President, NorthStar Valuation Services (August 2023 – Present)
- Director, Valuation & Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield, North Carolina, Inc. (Jan 2022 – July 2023)
- NC Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, North by Northwest Consulting, Inc. (December 2018 – December 2021)
- Trainee Real Estate Appraiser, North by Northwest Consulting. (June 2013 – December 2018
Key Skills:
- Eminent domain and right of way valuations
- FF&E Appraisals
- Going-concern appraisals
- Commercial property appraisals
Professional Affiliations & Organizations:
- Appraisal Institute, Candidate for Designation
Memberships, Licenses, Professional Affiliations and Education
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the following states:
-North Carolina
-South Carolina
-Commonwealth of Virginia
- Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) – NEBB Institute
Education & Relevant Course Work
- Mercer University, Macon, GA – Bachelor of Arts – Magna cum laude
- Appraisal Institute
-General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
-General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 1
-General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 2
-Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling
-General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
-General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
-General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies
-Advanced Income Capitalization Approach
-Qualitative Analysis
-Advanced Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
-Advanced Concepts & Case Studies
-Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course and Report Writing
-Basic Hotel Appraising – Limited-Service Hotels
-Advanced Hotel Appraising – Full-Service Hotels
-The Basics of Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
-2024 7-hour National USPAP Update Course (most recent)
-Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) Training