John F. Trotta, CRA, MRA - Owner/Appraiser

     John Trotta is owner and appraiser of Trotta Appraisal & Consulting, LLC. John has been appraisaing Residential Real Estate since 1989. Prior to Real Estate Appraisal John was employed with Beazley Co. Realtors as Real Estate Sales Agent and Assistant Manager. In his 10 years selling real estate, he was involved in many aspects of real estate, including numerous new construction projects, rejuvenating failed condominium projects, and investment properties. Prior to this he was involved in various aspects of construction both commercial and residential. John also had experience in the fire/loss department for insurance agencies. His backround with all aspects of real estate and construction lends itself to the broad knowledge necessary to be an accomplished Real Estate Appraiser.

     With over 20 Years of experience in Real Estate Appraisal John has appraised properties for various clients with all types of needs. His backround lends itself to extensive knowledge of New Construction, REO (Real Estate Owned) / Foreclosure / pre-foreclosure, and investment properties. He is a certified review appraiser (CRA) from the National Association of Review Appraisers & Mortgage Underwriters and has recently acquired the MRA designation from the National Association of Master Appraisers. He performed many appraisals for divorce resolution, tax appeals, and has experience with court testimony.

Shane C. Trotta - Appraiser

     Shane Trotta has been appraising Real Estate since 2003. Shane recieved a bachelors degree from Northeastern University in small business management and entreprenuership. He trained under John Trotta, as well as other certified appraisers to obtain his certification. He has experience in appraising all types of residential real estate, including vast experience with waterfront properties, log Houses, and other unique/complex properties. Shane is a member of the Appraisal Institute, currently seeking the SRA designation, and is also a member of the Worldwide ERC and has completed their relocation appraisal training program. Shane is currently working with a Certified General Appraiser on commercial property appraisals in order to obtain his General Appraiser Certification.

     Shane is the main service provider of floor plans and high quality photos to FloorPlanOnline for their innovative new floor plan tours for Real Estate Agents along the shoreline of CT from Branford to Stonington, throughout most of New Haven County, and all of Middlesex County. Visit their webste to learn more. Shane also holds a real estate salesperson's license for the state of CT.

Jeff Arotsky - Commercial Appraiser

     Jeff Arotsky is a Certified General Appraiser and has been providing commercial appraisals for over 20 years, he has worked as staff appraiser for a local bank, and has appraised a vast array of commercial properties for various clients throughout the state of Connecticut.  Jeff is a member of the Appraisal Institute and is a Certified Review Appraiser from the National Association of Review Appraisers & Mortgage Underwriters. Jeff is a qualified expert witness in appraisal matters before the Superior Courtand Bankruptcy in Connecticut. His resume/work history is available for further review upon request.