Edward J. Batis & Associates, Inc. – Providing specialized real estate valuation services.
Phone:  (815) 726-1455
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS OF JOSEPH E. BATIS, MAI, AI-GRS

Joseph E. Batis, MAI, AI-GRS

EMPLOYMENT

President of EDWARD J. BATIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
President of UTILITY VALUATION EXPERTS, INC.
Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant since 1983

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Member of the Appraisal Institute, MAI designation and AI-GRS designation, Member #63637
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser – Illinois (Lic. 553-000493; Expires 09/23)
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser – Missouri (Lic. 2016044083; Expires 06/24)
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser – Tennessee (Lic. 5660; Expires 06/23)
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser – Virginia (Lic. 4001017857; Expires 06/23)
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - Texas (Lic. #TX 131049 G; Expires 11/24)
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - New Hampshire (Lic. #NHCG-1081; Expires 04/25)
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - Pennsylvania (Lic. #GA004696; Expires 06/23)
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - Maryland (Lic. #34627; Expires 04/25)

INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE

Approved Instructor – Appraisal Institute
  • Basic Appraisal Principles
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • General Appraiser Income Approach (Part I and Part II)
  • Advanced Income Capitalization
  • Site Value and Cost Approach

GENERAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Real estate valuation services since 1983 for residential, agricultural commercial, industrial, and special purpose properties. Market areas include primarily Illinois and Chicago metropolitan area. Services provided throughout the States of Illinois and several surrounding states.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND EXPERIENCE

  • Public Utility Infrastructure Systems (water, wastewater, gas)
    • Treatment plants, pumping stations, wells, lift stations
  • Right of Way / Energy Transmission Lines
  • Power Transmission Line Corridors
  • Solar Energy Fields
  • Public and Private Utility Systems (water distribution and wastewater collection)
  • Valuation of Permanent and Temporary Easements
  • Market Impact Studies
  • Remainder Properties
  • Proposed Projects
  • Expansion of Existing Projects and Infrastructure

LITIGATION, ARBITRATION, AND CONSULTING SERVICES

  • Expert Testimony (Federal and Circuit Courts, Commerce Commission Hearings)
  • Value Dispute Resolution Services
  • Review and Rebuttal Services
  • Litigation Consultation and Support Services

DEVELOPMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS

  • The Valuation of Water and Wastewater Utility Systems (New - 2020)
  • Midwest Pipeline and Corridor Easements – Aren’t They All the Same? (New – 2020)
  • Understanding Easements – What is Being Acquired?
  • Pipelines and Easements – Can They Co-Exist?

PRIVATE AND PUBLIC UTILITY ASSET VALUATION (2013-PRESENT)

Valuation of assets of water delivery systems, wastewater collection systems, and natural gas distribution systems for acquisition, disposition, or allocation purposes for the following communities (or private
systems) in various states during the last 7 years.

VALUATION REVIEW SERVICES OF 1,000+ MILE RAILROAD CORRIDOR

In 2019, provided valuation and consulting services including the review of appraisals and consulting reports pertaining to the valuation of a 1,000+ mile fiber optic corridor within a railroad corridor extending though Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Illinois.

MARKET IMPACT STUDIES – SOLAR FIELD PROJECTS (2018)

Market impact studies pertaining to the proposed development of solar energy fields in several counties in the Chicago metropolitan area. Each market study included a site analysis and “before and after” analysis to determine the impact from the proposed solar projects to properties in the immediate and general market areas of the proposed facilities.

MARKET STUDY AND APPRAISAL REVIEW – CONTAMINATION (2018)

Appraisal review services and market data research pertaining to the impact to the market values of numerous properties resulting from the contamination of underground water sources. Scope of work included technical reviews of multiple appraisals, independent market research, and consultation with clients to assist with settlement strategy.

MARKET IMPACT STUDY – CONTAMINATION FROM UNDERGROUND LEAK AT NUCLEAR POWER GENERATING STATION (2007)

Coordinated the market research, analysis, and valuation services pertaining to the impact of more than 500 properties affected by an underground leak of tritium from the Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant. Market Study included a before and after statistical analysis including market development patterns and value trends in 20 communities during a five-year time frame.

ANALYSIS AND ALLOCATION OF THE CONTRIBUTORY VALUES OF MULTIPLE PERMANENT EASEMENTS CO-LOCATED IN A TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR (2019-2020)

An analysis and valuation of the easement values for multiple contiguous and overlapping permanent easements within a right-of-way corridor, including gas pipeline easements, power transmission lines, public utility (water line) easements, and recreational easements. Scope of work included preliminary valuation, consultation, and technical reviews of multiple appraisal reports to assist client is settlement strategy.

MANAGEMENT OF VALUATION SERVICES FOR SIMULTANEOUS ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE OIL PIPELINES (2012-2020)

Valuation and consulting services including the coordination and management of preliminary land value studies, market impact studies to support "good-faith" offers, appraisal services for acquisition and condemnation hearings, appearance and testimony at Illinois Commerce Commission hearings, expert testimony at trial, appraisal review services, preparation of rebuttal reports and appearance for rebuttal testimony, and preparation for settlement conferences. Project involved acquisition of permanent and temporary easements for the simultaneous construction of three interstate oil transmission lines. Market research included an analysis of statistical data pertaining to 18 residential subdivisions impacted by underground pipelines. Responsible for management of the projects’ valuation services pertaining to more than 2,000 properties in 22 counties including the managing, training, and supervising of 35 appraisers, consultants, and researchers that participated in the acquisition projects.

INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT (2000-2003)

Valuation and consulting services including the coordination and management of appraisal services for acquisition and condemnation hearings in federal court, appraisal review services, rebuttal report/testimony, and settlement conferences. Project involved the acquisition of permanent and temporary easements for the construction of a natural gas transmission line. Responsible for management of the project’s valuation services including more than 600 properties in 4 counties.

Appraisal Institute Educational and Instructional Experience

General Appraiser Income Approach Part I (Instructor Audit)

November 2018, Nashville, TN

General Appraiser Procedures (Co-Instructor)

October 2018, Chicago, IL

Instructor Qualifying Conference

September 2018, Chicago, IL

Adult Learning – Effective Classroom Learning

September 2018, Online Webinar

Litigation Appraising:
Specialized Topics and Applications

July 2018, Roseville, MN

The Appraiser as an Expert Witness:
Preparation and Testimony

May 2018, Woburn, MA
May 2018, Woburn, MA

Quantitative Analysis

March 2018, Chicago, IL

National USPAP Update Course

February 2018, Chicago, IL

Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator

September 2017, Online Seminar

Eminent Domain and Condemnation

September 2017, Online Seminar

Rates and Ratios: Making Sense of
GIMs, OARs, and DCF

September 2017, Online Seminar

National USPAP Update Course

May 2016, Chicago, IL

National USPAP Update Course

July 2015, Columbus, OH

Instructor Webinar

May 2015, Online Webinar

Business Practice and Ethics

March 2015, Online Seminar

Instructor Webinar

May and October 2014, Online Webinar

Appraising Environmentally
Contaminated Properties

March 2007, Portland, ME

General Appraiser Market Analysis
And Highest and Best Use

January 2014, Chicago, IL

Instructor Webinar

April and October 2013, Online Webinar

Knowledge Center for Instructors

October 2012, Online Webinar

Candidate for Designation Program

July 2012, Online Webinar

National USPAP Update Course

June 2012, Chicago, IL

General Appraiser Income Approach Part I

October 2011, Chicago, IL

National USPAP Update Course

September 2011, Chicago, IL

Condemnation Appraising:
Principles and Applications

August 2011, Chicago, IL

National USPAP Update Course

September 2009, Online Seminar

Eminent Domain and Condemnation

September 2009, Online Seminar

Basic Appraisal Procedures (Instructor)

February 2009, Chicago, IL

Basic Appraisal Principles (Instructor)

September 2008, Chicago, IL

Basic Appraisal Procedures (Instructor)

February 2008, Chicago, IL

AQB Awareness Training for Appraisal Institute Instructors

September 2007, Online Seminar
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