About

William Gibbons

Licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified Appraiser, and Consultant

Bill has engaged in real estate since 1980. A licensed broker, certified 56 appraiser, and consultant, Bill made a commitment to the business, to provide his clients with the experience and resources necessary to complete transactions in a professional and timely manner. His background includes expert witness testimony in Circuit and Federal Courts, Chicago and Suburban Zoning Boards of Appeals.

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Professional Experience:

State of Illinois - Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
State of Illinois – Licensed Managing Real Estate Broker, Donahue Commercial Real Estate
Have served as expert witness in Circuit, Federal Courts, Chicago, and Suburban Zoning Board of Appeals.
Have prepared thousands of appraisals for sale, estate, acquisition, mortgage lending, ad-valorem, consulting, litigation, bankruptcy and review purposes of residential, commercial and vacant land property.
Have successfully marketed and closed hundreds of properties including residential, commercial, vacant land and mixed-use property.
Forensic appraisal review for Fannie Mae, throughout the U.S.A.

Have Sold and Appraised

Single family
Condominiums, co-ops
Residential income property
Mixed use, stores with apartments
Commercial property
Unimproved residential and commercial sites

Education

Successfully completed the following courses conducted by The Chicago Chapter of the Appraisal Institute:

Real Estate Appraisal Principles
Real Estate Appraisal Procedures
Case Studies in Residential Appraising
Uniform Standards of Professional Practice A & B (USPAP)

Attended numerous seminars and courses sponsored by Wilbur Wright College, The National, Illinois and Chicago Board of Realtors, The National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, the National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters and The Real Estate Education Company:

Appraisals Completed in the States of:

Illinois
Wisconsin

Professional Organizations:

Member:National Association of Realtors
Illinois Association of Realtors
Chicago Association of Realtors
Northern Illinois MLS (NIMLS)

Clients Served:

Extensive list available on request.

Government Agencies:

Public Guardian of Cook County
Public Building Commission of Chicago

Miscellaneous Qualifications

Have owned property since 1983. Fully knowledgeable and experienced in the acquisition, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, management, and sale, of residential and commercial property.

General Contractor, 1973-2000. Have contracted numerous projects ranging from residential additions, roofing and porch systems to FHA 203K rehabilitation.

Personal Affiliations

Kiwanis International (Illinois/Iowa District)
Past Lieutenant Governor, Past President
St Edwards, Chancel choir, bass
Knights of Columbus, Tonti Council No. 156