Nicholas D. Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Profile

Nicholas D. Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS is a Partner at Edge Realty Advisors and a nationally recognized appraisal expert with a practice focused on USPAP consulting, compliance, and technical review. He has completed, supervised, or reviewed thousands of appraisal assignments across a broad range of property types and valuation issues. In litigation settings, Mr. Pilz has supported attorneys and expert appraisers through consulting, training, and project oversight — including work on complex civil matters where he has also testified. His work emphasizes clarity, credibility, and conformance with professional standards in both appraisal development and reporting.

Career Summary

Mr. Pilz brings extensive knowledge across all facets of real estate, including construction, valuation, appraisal review, education development, and software design. His 20+ year career as a valuation professional includes past leadership roles within the Appraisal Institute and appointment to the Appraisal Standards Board beginning in January 2022, with reappointment in 2025. He has personally completed, supervised, or reviewed thousands of appraisal reports across a wide range of property types and client needs. Mr. Pilz has developed and instructed numerous appraisal education courses, with an emphasis on appraisal standards, Florida appraiser laws and regulations, and appraisal review methodology. Drawing on this background — along with his experience in program development and project management — he brings a distinctive, systems-based perspective to appraisal compliance and expert witness services, particularly in the areas of development and reporting.

Professional Designations and Certifications

• Appraisal Institute: MAI, SRA, AI-RRS
• USPAP:  AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
• State of Florida:  State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ3538

Leadership

Appraisal Standards Board

• Appointed to serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2022, reappointment three-year term 2025
• Appointed to Vice-Chair 2022
• Appointed to Chair 2025

Appraisal Institute – National

• Director (member of the National Board) for Region X (2017-2020)
• Admissions Designations and Qualification Criteria (2021)
• Professional Standards and Guidance Committee (2021)
• Education Committee Vice Chair (2015 – 2016)
• Education Committee Member (2014 – 2017)
• Comprehensive Exam Panel (2015-2021)
• Leadership Development & Advisory Council (2009 – 2011)

Appraisal Institute – Regional

• Immediate Past Chair (2020-Present)
• Chair of Region X (2019-2020)
• Vice-Chair Region X (2017-2018)
• Government Relations Chair (2012 – Present)

Appraisal Institute – Chapter

• Board of Directors including President, Vice President,
• Treasurer, and Secretary (2011 – 2014)

Professional Recognition & Certification

• Appraisal Institute: MAI, SRA, AI-RRS
• Certified General Appraiser in Florida and South Carolina
• Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI)
• Appraiser Qualifications Board Certified USPAP Instructor

Employment History

Owner / Principal:

• Edge Realty Advisors, LLC | February 2015 to Present
• Pilz Consulting Services, Inc. | December 2013 to Present
• Appraisal & Consulting Services, Inc. | February 2004 to November 2011

Staff Appraiser:

• Capstone Valuation Advisors | April 2012 to November 2013
• Grubb & Ellis Landauer Valuation Advisory Services | November 2011 to April 2012
• Young & Associates Certified Appraisers | October 2002 to February 2004
• Approved Appraisers Corporation | August 2001 to October 2002
• Florida Gulf Coast Appraisal | May 2001 to August 2001

Additional Related Experience

• American Bankers Association Regulatory Compliance Conference Speaker
• Education Developer for the Appraisal Institute
• FBI’s Citizens Academy 2010