Founder

Raymond J (R. J.) Kirchner

Chief Appraiser

Paradise Appraisals, LLC

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Profile

State of Hawaii Certified General Appraiser #275

Holds SRA Designation from the Appraisal Institute since 1988

State of Hawaii Real Estate Appraiser Advisory Committee

Former Member of the Minnesota Appraisal Licensing Board

Bio

R. J. Kirchner founded Paradise Appraisals, LLC in 1997 and is the firm’s chief appraiser.

Prior to starting the Paradise Appraisals, LLC firm, R. J. was the managing partner of Royal Pacific Appraisals from 1994 to 1997 with offices in Kailua Kona, Island of Hawaii, and Makawao, Island of Maui.

R. J. moved to Hawaii in 1990 and was the chief appraiser of Sevco Appraisals with offices in Kailua Kona, Makawao, Honolulu, and Kapaa.

R. J. started his appraisal career in the Twin Cities of Minnesota in 1983. He served as a lobbyist for 8 appraisal organizations that sought to license real estate appraisers for the first time, and was a charter member of that State’s Appraisal Licensing Board appointed by the Commissioner of Commerce.

Prior to becoming an appraiser, R. J. attended the University of Wisconsin at River Falls with a major in Political Science.

 

Work Experience

R. J. Kirchner has provided valuation services on most property types throughout the State of Hawaii. Assignments have included: