Jerry Kardos

Jerry Kardos, ECA, CREA, Licensed Realtor is the founder of Cornerstone Equipment Solutions. Jerry has 17+ years of finance experience and 11+ years of experience as an appraiser. From a young age, Jerry knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. In his teens and early twenties, he owned a small coffee shop and a landscaping company, while he worked towards his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from DeSales University. After graduation, Jerry pursued a management position within the banking industry for a local community bank. During this time Jerry developed relationships within the local community by offering merchant services, cash management, lending solutions, bank products, and other financial services.  Jerry transitioned to a management position within the natural gas industry; while also working with a commercial real estate firm assisting in the completion of various commercial and industrial appraisal assignments. These experiences helped him develop an in-depth background of various heavy machinery, industrial equipment, commercial/industrial properties, and small business needs.  In 2018, Jerry became a Certified Real Estate Appraiser in Pennsylvania. He has completed a multitude of assignment types: from simple single-family dwellings, condominiums, 2-4-unit dwellings, vacant land, and complex assignments for mortgage companies, banks, developers, real estate agents, law firms, and individual clients. These many opportunities have assisted Jerry in developing his career in equipment appraisals and financing. Jerry has built the foundation for understanding how to support other entrepreneurs in their financial needs.  With his financial experience, his appraisal background, his love for helping others and his entrepreneurial spirit, Jerry is prepared and eager to help small businesses with all their equipment financing and appraisal needs.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
 

ECA  Equipment Certified Appraiser

PA Certified Residential Appraiser

PA Licensed Realtor

DeSales University, Bachelor of Science in Finance

EXPERIENCE

April 2019 - Current, Chalfont, PA

Co-Owner, Real Estate Appraiser  - MAK Appraisal Group, Inc.

• Create and implement business plan and budget.
• Conduct recruitment of residential appraisers and office staff.
• Create and develop relationship with community lenders and Appraisal Management Companies.
• Execute customer service initiatives.
• Assess and review staff work on a daily basis.
• Develop residential appraisal reports based upon USPAP standards, Fannie Mae requirements, and adherence to state regulations.
• Execute customer service initiatives.
• Research and analyze market data and subject property information.
• Execute and determine scopes, intended users, types of reports, and other imperative appraisal information.
• Inspect and evaluate interiors and exteriors of subject properties.
• Prepare appraisal reports and ensure adherence to USPAP standards

June 2018 - Current, Chalftont, PA

Owner, Real Estate Appraiser - J and J Real Estate Services, LLC

• Create and implement business plan and budget.
• Execute all daily duties necessary for small business development.
• Create and develop relationship with community lenders and Appraisal Management Companies.
• Develop residential appraisal reports based upon USPAP standards, Fannie Mae requirements, and adherence to state regulations.
• Research and analyze market data and subject property information.
• Execute and determine scopes, intended users, types of reports, and other imperative appraisal information.
• Inspect and evaluate interiors and exteriors of subject properties.
• Prepare appraisal reports and ensure adherence to USPAP standards.

Additional Experience Available Upon Request

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Represented Columbia Pipeline Group in Bell ringing ceremony on the New York Stock Exchange.
• two SPOT Awards for Safety Culture 
• SPOT Award for Promoting Safety Integrity