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• Owner and partner in project involving the purchase, development and sale of commercial property (office park, industrial and commercial) for both owner occupied businesses and leased space.
• Owner and partner of 100 acre agricultural site; involved in the preparation, presentation and approval of development plans for lots.
• Partner in national contracting firm specializing in remodeling and build out of retail and commercial buildings.
• Property Management and Partnership Management experience.
• Owner and Partner of Bridge and Hwy Construction firm for 24 years.
• Owner and Partner of construction materials supplier firm serving the Central PA region for 24 years.

Have worked with other professionals to negotiate issues concerning:

• Leasing Agreements (on behalf of both landlord and tenant)
• Government Agency Contracts
• General Contractor Agreements and Subcontractor Agreements
• Insurance Needs
• Zoning issues, including nonconforming uses
• Environmental issues
• Right of Way Purchase Agreements
• Easement and Utility Crossing Agreements
• Multi-use accommodations

Board Member of national non-profit corporation, with emphasis on coordinating local fund raising activities. Worked with local community and school district to organize and coordinate fund raising activities. Worked in local community coaching youth sports for 14 years. Resident of Central PA for 28 years

Licensed PA Real Estate Agent

Carrie was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania. She has a working knowledge of the local real estate market and is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pa. Before coming to Walters Appraisal Services, she was employed by Dunn & Bradstreet and Superior On-Line Information Services where she performed managerial duties along with being a quality approval editor.

She enjoys going to live music events, in particular hearing her husband, Darren, perform. She also enjoys spending time at home with Darren & their dog, being outdoors close to nature, bird/hawk watching, going on motorcycle rides, camping and similar activities.

Agent

Karen Walters-Brett has worked in the appraisal and real estate profession since March of 1998.

Ms. Brett is a native of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and graduate of East Pennsboro Area High School. She attended Gettysburg College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984. She became a licensed Insurance Agent in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1985 and worked in the Insurance industry as a claims adjuster. Ms. Brett gained her Real Estate Sales license in 1999 and has been recognized by the Commonwealth as a certified "General Appraiser" since 2007. She is a partial interest owner of Walters Appraisal Services, Inc. and Mid Atlantic Realty Group, LLC.

Professional Real Estate work for Ms. Brett includes researching many commercial and industrial property types, including professional office, distribution warehouse, residential subdivision, mobile-home parks, golf course and long-term care (nursing home) property. Projects have extended throughout the Commonwealth with an emphasis in the South Central Pennsylvania area.

Ms. Brett is a member of the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors, The Central Penn Multi List, and the Appraisal Institute. She is a past Secretary for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

Experience

• Walters Appraisal Services, Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (March 1998 to present). General Appraiser for regional commercial appraisal company. Geographical areas covered include South Central Pennsylvania.
• Mid Atlantic Realty Group, LLC , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (January 2006 to present). Real Estate Sales for regional Real Estate Company.

Licenses

• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (2007). Certification Number: GA-003623 (Expires June 30, 2015)
• Real Estate Sales Person, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1999): Certification Number: RS-221239-L (Expires May 31, 2014)
• Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1985-2012)

Broker of Record

Experience

• Walters Appraisal Services, Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (1993 - Present)
• Principal Owner of regional commercial appraisal company specializing in Pennsylvania real estate.
• Appraisal involvement includes estate planning, condemnation, tax assessment analysis, financing, and acquisition/ divestiture decisions.
• Mid Atlantic Realty Group, LLC, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (2014) Principal & Broker

Licenses

• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1993).
  Certification Number: GA-001051
• Real Estate Broker, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1993)
  Certification Number: RB-052086

Jeff is a Designated Member of the Appraisal Institute, the MAI designation offered by the Appraisal Institute. Jeff's expertise is in property valuation in providing litigation support and expert witness testimony.

In November 2013, Jeff was appointed by the Governor to the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers within the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Walters is a member of the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors. Past clients include public and private property owners, investors, attorneys, financial institutions, real estate investment trust (REIT's) advisors, government institutions, health care facilities, and developers.