1. John P. Chaconas
1816 Centennial Way jchaconas@gmail.com Home (760) 746-3012
Escondido, CA 92026 Mobile (760) 300-9487
California Certified Real Estate Appraiser AR006175 • Appraiser Trainee Supervisor •
Management • Finance Manager/Sales • Major Accounts/Business Development
• Accomplished certified real estate appraiser with 23-year track record of success and business growth. Team leader
and team player. Actively mentored and built careers for several state certified real estate appraiser professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of 8 Southern California Counties real estate markets, REOs, short sales, and sales cycles
involving high-value clients and institutional investors, flawless pipeline management and client follow-up.
• Straightforward and accountable. Reputation for strict ethical and legal compliance (zero complaints on State
record) and unwavering action in clients’ best interests, earning trust and long-term loyalty.
• Well-established book of business includes national home builders, banks, and lending institutions as well as
thousands of investors, buyers, and sellers as clients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Real Estate Appraiser/Owner • Nova Terra Appraisal Group, Escondido, CA (1992 to Present)
Specializing in complex appraisal assignments, appraisal review, Fannie Mae project approvals, FHA/HUD master
appraisal reports, new construction, construction to permanent foundation, condominium, manufactured homes.
Manage daily appraisal operations, sales, key account management, marketing, and strategic planning for this
appraisal company.
Coordinated personnel, operations, accounting, IT infrastructure, and business processes needed to support business
expansion. I developed standard operating procedures and manuals for employee operations and training. Created
paid training program for employees—nearly unprecedented measure which produced significant ROI in
productivity and retention.
Established online presence for company (website: http://www.novaterra.net) using cutting-edge marketing
strategies, social media/Web 2.0 tools, email autoresponders, and search engine optimization tactics. Consistently
introduced new technologies to drive sales and streamline operations; early adopter of digital signature systems
among other office automation.
Results:
• Drove sales volume from $24,000 to $1,080,000/year within the first 24 months.
• Established and retained key building and banking industry accounts, including Wells Fargo, Chase, Beazer
Homes, Presley Homes, Brookfield Homes, Shae Homes and National City Mortgage.
• Secured company’s place on Preferred Appraiser list for appraisals and BPOs throughout Southern California.
• Introduced networking technologies, reducing company’s annual operating costs by $250,000.
• Meticulous regulatory compliance. I identified pattern of embezzlement by external CPA and secured firm’s
release of all wrongdoing by IRS and EDD investigators due to accuracy of research.
Wilson Marschall Associates, Inc. /Associate Real Estate Appraiser • Escondido, CA (1991 to 1992)
Responsible for the development and assistance in the production of numerous master planned community appraisal
reports for nationally recognized banks and home builders across Southern California.
Marston Residential Appraisal Group, Inc. /Associate Real Estate Appraiser • Escondido, CA (1991 to 1992)
Real estate data analysis to determine market trends and developed credible appraisal reports for federally related
transactions for nationally recognized and local lenders.
The Terra Group Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants • Carlsbad, CA (1990 to 1991)
Appraiser trainee responsible for all market data analysis utilized by staff appraisers; ensured continued appraisal
quality standards; and credibility of appraisal product.

2. John P. Chaconas
1816 Centennial Way jchaconas@gmail.com Home (760) 746-3012
Escondido, CA 92026 Mobile (760) 300-9487
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
George Mason University: Bachelor of Science, Public Administration 1985-1990
Computer Learning Center: Computer Programming 1983-1984
California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
Basic Appraisal Principles; Basic Valuation Procedures; Applied Residential Property Valuation; Capitalization
Theory; Federal, State & Regulations; HUD/FHA Residential Properties; Uniform Standard of Professional
Appraisal Practice; FHA National Policy; Fannie Mae & ANSI Guidelines; Home Inspections; Professional Court
Witness; Fair Housing
LICENSURE
California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, AR006175
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
North San Diego County Association of Realtors
Past member of BIA/SC Building Industry of Southern California
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Past Vice-President of Homeowners’ Association responsible for reviewing and presenting service contracts,
enforced contracts, and taking official minutes of proceedings.