About ACE Appraisals of Cape Cod

Susan Chapman Curriculum Vitae

Education

Framingham State College, Framingham, MA
Post-Graduate courses in technology

Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA
M.A.T. in Visual Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude

Professional experience

2003 – Present
Residential Real Estate Appraiser
ACE Appraisals of Cape Cod (2006)

1997- Present
Apple Tree Cape Cod Vacation Properties
A small vacation rental business with concierge services.  We own and manage 4 rental homes on Cape Cod.  We provide well equipped, clean, well located properties for the perfect family vacation.

1994- 2002
Teacher and Department Head of the Unified Arts Department
Hopedale Jr/Sr High School, Hopedale, MA
As Department Head of the Applied Arts Department and lead art teacher responsibilities included:

  • Budgeting and expenditures for seven teachers and 4 disciplines
  • Developing curriculum and taught courses for grades 7-12
  • Initiating many new programs including 8th Grade Annual Metropolitan Museum Art Trip, Interdisciplinary Art, Architecture, and Technology Units, Art in the Park, Art Club, & Annual Art Shows

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married to Wes Chapman

Interests:  Sailing, Gardening, Art

Continuing Education and Affiliations

  • 12/2022 2022-2023 7-hr National USPSP Update Course- McKissock
  • 12/2022 Divorce and Estate Appraisals: Elements of Non-Lender Work- McKissock
  • 11/2021 The FHA Handbook 4000.1- McKissock
  • 11/2021 Market Disturbances – Appraisals in Atypical Markets and Cycles- McKissock
  • 11/2021 Residential Construction and the Appraiser- McKissock
  • 03/11/2020 National Appraising for the Supervisor and Trainee – Hondros Learning (4)
  • 01/05/2020 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course for 2020-2021 – McKissock (7)
  • 01/01/2020 Supporting Your Adjustments; Methods for Residential Appraisers – McKissock (3)
  • 12/30/2019 Complex Properties; The Odd Side of Appraisal – McKissock (7)
  • 11/30/2019 That’s a Violation – McKissock (4)
  • 11/24/2019 Divorce and Estate Appraisals; Elements of Non-Lender Work – McKissock (4)
  • 11/23/2019 The Dirty Dozen – McKissock (3)
  • 01/09/2018 2018-2019 USPAP Update Course – McKissock
  • 10/04/2017 Certified Residential Property Inspection – McKissock
  • 10/03/2017 Intro to Expert Witness Testimony – McKissock
  • 09/26/2017 FNMA Appraisal Guidelines: Debunking the Myths – McKissock
  • 09/24/2017 Supporting Your Adjustments; Methods for Residential Appraisers – McKissock
  • 09/13/2017 Review of Disciplinary Cases: Avoid a Visit with the Licensing Board – McKissock
  • 01/20/2016 2016-2017 USPAP Update Course – McKissock
  • 01/10/2016 FHA and VA Today – MBREA
  • 09/13/2015 Foreclosure Basics – MBREA
  • 01/15/2015 Challenging Assignments for Residential Appraisers – MBREA
  • 02/19/2014 Appraisal Review of Residential Properties – MBREA
  • 01/27/2014 7– Hr USPAP Update 2014-2015—McKissock
  • 7– Hr USPAP Update 2014-2015—McKissock
  • 07/25/2013 Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use- The Appraisal Institute
  • 02/03/2012 On-line Data Verification Procedures—The Appraisal Institute
  • 12/14/2011 7– Hr USPAP Update 2012-2013—MBREA
  • 06/21/2011 Unified Appraisal Data Set—The Appraisal Institute
  • 05/15/2011 Internet Research Strategies—The Appraisal Institute
  • 05/05/2011 Condominiums, Co-ops, and PUD’s—The Appraisal Institute
  • 02/12/2011 Business Practices and Ethics— The Appraisal Institute
  • 01/26/2011 7-Hr USPSP Update 2010-2011 Update Course—MBREA
  • 03/5/2009 Fannie Mae Form 1004MC_2009—MBREA
  • 09/19/2008  FHA and the Appraisal Process– The Appraisal Institute
  • 04/23/2008 7-Hr USPSP 2008-2009 Update Course—MBREA
  • 05/26/2006 Fair Lending Seminar- MBREA
  • 04/28/2006 Commercial Appraisal Problem Solving- MBREA
  • 01/27/2007 7-Hr USPSP 2007 Update Course– MBREA
  • 05/12/2006  7-Hr USPSP 2006 Update Course—MBREA
  • 11/14/2004 Appraising the Single Family Residence—MBREA
  • 03/11/2004 Narrative Report Format for a Single Family Home Appraisal—MBREA
  • 05/10/2003 Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP) – A.R.E.A
  • 03/14/2003 Basic Principles of Appraisal Practice– A.R.E.A

MA Certified Residential Real Estate Lic # 71009
VA Appraiser # 5004318; FHA Appraiser MDB733
Expert Witness Barnstable Superior Court, Barnstable, MA
Expert Witness Massachusetts Appeals Court, Boston, MA

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