Sara Davison DeVries

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, (BREA)

License No. 3010305

EDUCATION

University of California San Diego, BA (1995)

University of Washington, MS (1999)

John F. Kennedy University, MA (2005)

EXPERIENCE

2025-Present, Certified Residential Appraiser – Townsend Appraisals, Yovino-Young, Inc 

Independently completed residential appraisals for a variety of property types for lending institutions and private individuals. 

2022-2025, Residential Appraiser Trainee – Townsend Appraisals 

Completed residential appraisal reports with increasing responsibility over time. Acquired experience with assignments including condominiums, single-family residential properties with complex features and multi-family properties (1-4 unit buildings). 

PROFESSIONAL COURSES COMPLETED

  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice – biannual
  • Appraisal Procedures 
  • Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies 
  • Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers 
  • Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use 
  • Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach 
  • Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches 
  • Appraisal Institute Conference 
  • California Elimination of Bias and Cultural Competency for Appraisers

Sara Davison DeVries