While in his capacity as Chief Appraiser and Tax Assessor, Ben successfully achieved. through the State Department of Revenue. Certification for Appraiser 1, 2, 3 & 4 at the University of Georgia. As well as successfully completing the Principal of Real Estate by the American Institute of Real Estate. 

In early 1989, the State of Georgia determined all appraisers must be licensed with the State of Georgia, and have continuing education every year. Ben complied being the 24th appraiser in the State to be licensed as a General Certified Appraiser number GC000024. This certification enables Ben to appraise all types of real estate from small building lots to large farm land, plus, residential and all types of commercial land and improvements thereof. Continuing education programs, approved by the Georgia Real Estate Appraisal Board / Real Estate Commission, keeps Ben up to date with the constantly changing Appraisal and Real Estate regulations. 

Today Ben enjoys working with professional Appraisal Management Companies and Corporations, as well as Individuals, Attorneys, Lenders, and Banking Institutions. 

The need for real estate value is as great today as ever. Personal property value, tax appeals, division of property and estate values are just a few reasons to have an appraiser with experience.