Curriculum Vitae

Barry A. Diskin

January 30, 2013

General Information

University address:	Risk Management and Insurance
College of Business
Rovetta Building A 0314
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1110

E-mail address:	bdiskin@cob.fsu.edu

Web site:	http://cob.fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

1980	Ph.D., Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. Major: Business Administration. Land Economics and Real Estate. 

Diskin, B. A. (1980). The Condominium Conversion Process: A Study of Market Characteristics, Physical Factors, and Locational Attributes Contributing to the Rate of Tenant Absorption. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. 

1974	M.B.A., Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. Major: Finance. 

1971	B.S., Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. Major: Economics. 

Professional Credential(s)

2012–present	Real Estate Counselors Group of America. 

2008–present	CRE. 

2008–present	CRE - Counselor of Real Estate. 

1995–present	State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (Georgia). 

1992–present	Georgia Certified-General Real Estate Appraiser - 002369. 

1991–present	MAI. 

1991–present	State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (Florida). 

1991–present	MAI - Member of the Appraisal Institute (Certificate #8922). 

1990–present	Florida Certified-General Real Estate Appraiser - 000270. 

1989–present	Florida Real Estate Broker's License. 

1984–present	School of Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Bankers Association of America. 

Professional Experience

1985–present	Principal in the Firm, Diskin Property Research, Tallahassee, FL. 

1980–present	Professor, Department of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate & Legal Studies, College of Business, Florida State University. 

1984–1997	Director, FSU Center for Real Estate Education & Research, Florida State University. 

1991–1993	Chairman of the Faculty, College of Business, Florida State University. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

The Ernst & Young Inclusive Excellence Award for Accounting and Business School Faculty 2009 Honors (2009). 
Francis J. Nardozza Scholar 2007-2013, Florida State University (2007). 
University Teaching Award, Florida State University (2000). 
Teacher Incentive Award, Florida State University (1994). 
Postdoctoral Award, Homer Hoyt Institute (1985). 
First Place, National Dissertation Competition, American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (1982). 
George M. Sparks Scholarship (1968). 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association 
American Real Estate Society 
Appraisal Institute 
Beta Gamma Sigma 
Counselors of Real Estate 
National Association of Realtors 
Omicron Delta Epsilon 
Real Estate Counselors Group of America 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Real Estate Market Analysis (REE4143)
Real Estate Valuation (REE 5105)
Real Estate Appraisal (REE4103)
Topics in Real Estate Finance and Appraisal (REE5205)
Special Studies in Management (RMI5907)

New Course Development

Real Estate Valuation (2010)

Curriculum Development

REE 4143 - Because of the real estate market difficulties that began in late 2007, it has been necessary, more than in the past, to re-work this advanced class just about every semester (2008)

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Dobo, J. (2012–13). 

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Diskin, B. A., Peppas, S., & Peppas, S. (submitted). The Effect of Natural Gas Pipelines on Residential Value: The Arizona Experience -. The Appraisal Journal. Manuscript submitted for publication, 37 pages.

Diskin, B. A., Friedman, J. P., Peppas, S. R., & Peppas, S. C. (2011). The Effect of Natural Gas Pipelines on Residential Value. Right of Way, Volume 58 NO. 1, 24-27.

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2006). Nuclear Waste Disposal: A Taxing Real Estate Issue. Real Estate Issues, 31(1), 5-13.

Diskin, B. A., Friedman, J. P., & Benjet, M. (2006). Unit Valuation of Utilities: The Appropriate Classification and Appraisal Methodology for Computer Software as an Intangible Asset. Journal of Property Tax Assessment and Administration, Vol. 3 No. 4, 22-25.

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2005). A Survey of Practices for The Assessment of Nuclear Waste in Dry Storage. Journal of Property Tax Assessment and Administration, 2(3), 19-26.

Diskin, B. A., Friedman, J. P., & Kimeldorf, G. (2003). Questioning the Property Tax Division of the State Comptroller's Office: Do Appraisals Adequately Represent Sales? Assessment Journal (Currently the Journal of Property Tax Assessment and Administration), 10(2), 23-27.

Diskin, B. A., & Peppas, S. C. (2001). College Courses in Ethics: Do They Really Make a Difference? International Journal of Educational Management, 15(7), 347-353.

Diskin, B. A., & Peppas, S. C. (2000). Ethical Perspectives: Are Future Marketers Any Different? Teaching Business Ethics, 4(2), 207-220.

Diskin, B. A., & Vickory, F. (1997). "Advances in Private Property Protection Rights: States in the Vanguard". American Business Law Journal, 34, No.4, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Sirmans, S. (1995). "Vertical Inequity in the Taxation of Real Property". National Tax Journal, -.

Diskin, B. A. (1994). "An Examination of the Earnings of Real Estate Appraisers". The Journal of Real Estate Research, 9, No.1, 507-524.

Diskin, B. A., Gatzlaff, D., & Sirmans, S. (1994). "The Effect of Anchor Tenant Loss on Shopping Center Rents". The Journal of Real Estate Research, 9, No.1, 99-110.

Diskin, B. A., & Cassidy, S. A. (1990). "Student Perceptions of Real Estate Investment". The Journal of Real Estate Appraisal and Economics, -.

Diskin, B. A., Haynes, J. B., & McElveen, M. A. (1990). "Lender Perceptions of Value Influences of Asbestos Contamination in Income-Producing Buildings". Assessment Digest, -.

Diskin, B. A., & McElveen, M. A. (1990). "Valuation of Anchor Department Stores. Assessment Digest, -.

Diskin, B. A., Lahey, K., & Lahey, M. (1989). "Manufactured Housing: An Alternative to Site-Built Homes". The Real Estate Appraiser and Analyst, -.

Diskin, B. A., Lahey, K., & Lahey, M. (1989). "Portfolio Allocations for Apartment Owners". The Journal of Real Estate Appraisal and Economics, -.

Diskin, B. A., Maroney, P. F., & Tuttle, H. P. (1988). "Tort Reform and Real Estate Professionals". The Appraisal Journal, -.

Diskin, B. A., Lahey, V. M., & Lahey, K. E. (1988). "Professional Appraisers' Use of Computer Technology". The Appraisal Journal, -.

Diskin, B. A., Joslin, M. M. (Esq.), & Haynes, J. B. (1988). "Multi-family Housing Bonds: A Primer". Real Estate Review, -.

Diskin, B. A., Joslin, M. M. (Esq.), & Haynes, J. B. (1988). "Tax-Exempt Bonds and Residential Rental Property after the Tax Reform Act of 1986". Journal of Real Estate Finance, -.

Diskin, B. A., Joslin, M. M. (Esq.), & Haynes, J. B. (1988). "Tax-Exempt Multi-family Housing Bonds". Real Estate Accounting and Taxation, -.

Diskin, B. A., Lahey, K. E., & Lahey, V. M. (1987). "Computer Acceptance and Implementation by Professional Appraisers". The Appraisal Review, 34, -.

Diskin, B. A., Maroney, P., & Vickory, F. (1987). "Appraisers' Perspectives on Industry Regulation: Is It Time?". The Appraisal Journal, -.

Diskin, B. A., Maroney, P., & Vickory, F. (1986). "The Need to Regulate Real Estate Appraisers". The Real Estate Appraiser and Analyst, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Haynes, J. B. (1985). "Space Rental Perceptions and Problems in Mobile Home Parks: The Florida Experience". The Appraisal Journal, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Tosh, D. (1985). "Is the Appraiser to Blame?". Real Estate Appraiser and Analyst, -.

Diskin, B. A., & DeLisle, J. R. (1985). "The Use of Computer Technology by Members of the Appraisal Profession". Appraisal Journal, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Haynes, J. B. (1984). "Lender Reaction to Proposed Rent Control Legislation in Florida Mobile Home Parks". Journal of Property Management, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Rabianski, J. (1984). "Condominium Conversion: Factors Leading to High Pre-sale Rates". The Real Estate Securities Journal, 5, No. 3, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Tashchian, A. (1984). "Application of Logit Analysis to the Determination of Tenant Absorption in Condominium Conversion". Journal of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Thrower, E. (1984). "Satellite Teleconferencing: A Revolutionary Communications System for Businesses". Business, -.

Diskin, B. A., & Rabianski, J. (1983). "A Profile of Converted Condominium Occupants". Appraisal Review Journal, -.

Invited Monographs

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2008). A Better Understanding of Appraisals and Appraisers - Part 1 [Monograph]. CPA Wealth Builder, Vol 45 4, 11-14. 

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2006). Taxation of 'Branding' Leasehold Improvements [Monograph]. Property Tax Alert, Vol. 4 No. 1, 1-2. 

Invited Book Chapters

Diskin, B. A., & Citron, L. W. (2003). Real Estate Condemnation. In Jack P. Friedman, & Roman L. Weil (Eds.), Litigation Support Report Writing - Accounting, Finance, and Economic Issues (pp. 251-295). Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons. 

Diskin, B. A., Sirmans, G. S., & Gatzlaff, D. (1995). "Tenant Loss and Shopping Center Rents". In J. D. Benjamin (Ed.), Megatrends in Shopping Centers. Megatrends in Shopping Centers. 

Refereed Newsletter Articles

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2008, October). A Better Understanding of Appraisals and Appraisers - Part 1. CPA Wealth Builder, 1-2. 

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2006, September). Inventory Valuation. Property Tax Alert, 1-2. 

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2006, March). Taxation of Branding Leasehold Improvements. Property Tax Alert, 4 (1), 1-2. 

Nonrefereed Journal Articles

Diskin, B. A., & Citron, L. W. (2002). A Corridor Within a Corridor: A Case Study of Fiber Optics Corridor Valuation. Journal of Property Valuation and Taxation, 14(2), 4-17.

Nonrefereed Books

Diskin, B. A., Friedman, J. P., & Harris, J. C. (2009). Real Estate Handbook 7th Edition. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series. 

Diskin, B. A., Friedman, J. P., & Harris, J. C. (2005). Real Estate Handbook 6th Edition. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series. 

Nonrefereed Reports

Diskin, B. A., & Rabianski, J. (1982). The Impact of Condominium Conversion on the Rental Market of Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia (Contract Study). United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Nonrefereed Newsletter Articles

Diskin, B. A., Friedman, J. P., Peppas, S. C., & Peppas, S. R. (2011). The Effect of Natural Gas Pipelines on Residential Value. Right of Way Magazine, 24-27. 

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2008, October). A Better Understanding of Appraisals and Appraisers - Part 1. CPA Wealth Provider - Financial Planning, 1-3. 

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2006, September). Inventory Valuation. CCH Property Tax Alert, 1-2. 

Diskin, B. A., & Friedman, J. P. (2006, March). Taxation of 'Branding' Leasehold Improvement. CCH Property Tax Alert, 1-2. 

Presentations

Refereed Papers at Conferences

Diskin, B. A., Friedman, J. P., & Kimeldorf, G. (presented 2003, September). Questioning the Property Tax Division's Ratio Studies. Paper presented at the 16th Annual Conference, Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals. (State)

Diskin, B. A., & Peppas, S. C. (presented 2001, January). College Courses in Ethics: Do They Really Make a Difference? Paper presented at International Conference in Creative Teaching, World Association for Case Method Research and Application. (International)

Diskin, B. A., Cassidy, S. M., & Maroney, P. (presented 1991, August). "The Influence of Hazardous Materials on the Insurance Industry". Paper presented at Annual meeting of the American Risk and Insurance Association, American Risk and Insurance Association. (National)

Diskin, B. A., & Fletcher, S. (presented 1990, March). "Identifying Sources of Bias in Appraisal Values of Properties Held in Pooled Real Estate Funds". Paper presented at Annual meeting of the American Real Estate Society, American Real Estate Society, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. (National)

Diskin, B. A., & McElveen, M. A. (presented 1990, March). "Valuation of Anchor Department Stores". Paper presented at Meeting of the Shopping Center Assessment Network, Shopping Center Assessment Network, Milwaukee. (National)

Diskin, B. A., & McElveen, M. A. (presented 1989, September). "Valuation of Anchor Department Stores". Paper presented at Annual meeting of the International Association of Assessment Officers, International Association of Assessment Officers (IAAO), Fort Worth, Texas. (International)

Diskin, B. A., & Maroney, P. F. (presented 1987, May). "The Relationship between Educational Achievement and Violations of the Florida Real Estate License Law". Paper presented at National meeting of the National Association of Real Estate Educators, National Association of Real Estate Educators, Chicago, Illinois. (National)

Diskin, B. A., Lahey, V. M., & Lahey, K. E. (presented 1987, April). "Computer Usage by Real Estate Appraisers". Paper presented at National meeting of the American Real Estate Society, American Real Estate Society, Orlando, Florida. (National)

Diskin, B. A., Maroney, P., & Vickory, F. (presented 1986, April). "the Need for Regulation of Appraisers". Paper presented at Annual meeting of the Southwest Pacific Business Law Conference, Southwest Pacific Business Law, Los Angeles, California. (Regional)

Refereed Papers at Symposia

Diskin, B. A. (presented 1999, October). Paper based on the influence of the internet on the appraisal process. In American Law Institute/ American Bar Association meeting. Symposium conducted at the meeting of American Bar Association, Tampa, FL. (State)

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Diskin, B. A., Phipps, B. K., & Spoonhour, J. (presented 2012, May). Valuing Commercial Properties by Brand. Presentation at Annual Conference, Florida United Tax Managers Association (FUTMA), Lake Mary, Florida (Orlando). (State)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Diskin, B. A. (presented 2000, January). Use of the Income Approach for Valuation of Agricultural Lands. Presentation at the Annual Meeting, American Law Institute/American Bar Association, San Francisco, California. (National)

Diskin, B. A. (presented 1996, July). "The Significance of the Appropriate Unit of Comparison in Condemnation Suits". Presentation at Eminent Domain Committee of the Florida Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Orlando, Florida. (State)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

Diskin, B. A. (1996, December). Conflict Resolution Consortium. Delivered at Florida State University- College of Law. (Local)

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Diskin, Barry A (PI). (Jul 2010–Dec 2012). Logical Property Valuation/Local Impact Analysis. Funded by Smithfield & Wainwright LLC. Total award $179,000. 

Diskin, B. A., & Boggs, H. G. (1999–Jul 2000). A New Guide for Home Buyers. Funded by Florida Real Estate Commission Education Trust Fund. Total award $10,000. 

Diskin, B. A., & Sirmans, S. (Nov 1993–Nov 1993). "Property Tax Inequities: An Examination of Major Florida Metropolitan Areas". Funded by The Education and Research Foundation of The Florida Real Estate Commission. Total award $1. 

Diskin, B. A., Gatzlaff, D., Maroney, P., Butler, A., Lilly, C., Corbett, R., & Eastman, K. (Dec 1992–Dec 1992). "The Impact of Ground Subsidence (Sinkholes) on Real Property Values. Funded by Florida Legislature. Total award $1. 

Diskin, B. A., & Rabianski, J. (Jul 1982–Jul 1982). "The Impact of Condominium Conversion on the Rental Market of Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia". Funded by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Total award $1. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

College Representative, Faculty Senate (2002–2005).

FSU College Service

Department Representative, Library Committee (2010–2013).

Department Representative, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2010–2011).

Faculty Representative, Chairman of the Faculty (1991–1993).

FSU Department Service

Faculty Representative, Real Estate Networking Conference Committee (1995–2012).

Member, Faculty Evaluation Committee (2009–2010).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2008–2010).

The Profession

Editorial Board Membership(s)

Journal of Financial Services (1995–2007).

Journal of Real Estate Literature (1996–1998).

Consultation

Florida Power and Light. Research Concerning the Impact of High Voltage Transmission Lines on Property Values (2012–present).

City of Tallahassee. Research Concerning the Effect of Stormwater Drainage Facilities on Real Estate Value (2011–present).

Florida Power and Light. Assist in Planning for New Natural Gas Pipeline in South Florida (2011–present).

Florida Gas Transmission Company. Contract with Florida Gas Transmission Company to appraise easements for right-of-way across 15 counties in the Florida Panhandle (2008–present).

Leon County. Eminent domain project for Leon County, Florida for its widening of Buck Lake Road. To date, we have appraised 15 parcels (2006–present).

Transwestern Pipeline. Market analysis for Transwestern Pipeline in three Arizona counties. The analysis concerns 260 miles of pipeline. Construction began in 2007 (2006–2009).

Dollar General Corporation. Appraisal services to Dollar General Corporation for a property tax challenge at its distribution center in Alachua County, Florida (2004–2006).

Florida Department of Revenue. Contract with the Florida Department of Revenue to appraise a sample of parcels in Levy County, Florida as part of a biennial review of the work performed by the County Property Appraiser (2006).

Nestle Waters of America. Appraisal services to Nestle Waters of America for a property tax challenge at its water-bottling plant in Madison County, Florida (2005–2006).

Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company. Appraisal services to Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company for a property tax challenge at its decommissioned nuclear power plant in Wiscasset, Maine (2003–2005).

Florida Power and Light. Consultant and appraiser for Florida Power and Light. Provided testimony and/or research for tax assessment challenge in Okeechobee County, Florida (2001–2004).

Florida Gas Transmission. Valuation of over 100 parcels, in Bay and Washington Counties, for the Phase V, Gulf Power Lateral Expansion by Florida Gas Transmission (2000–2003).

Florida Department of Revenue. Consultant to Florida Department of Revenue. Assisted in rewriting guidelines for elected property appraisers in Florida (2001–2002).

Optic Fiber Installation. Analysis of over 700 miles of fiber optic easements in a class action lawsuit. Represented a class of 8,000 people. I continue to provide work on similar cases involving the installation of optical fibers (1999–2001).

Florida Department of Transportation. Valuation of over 20 parcels, in Bay County, for the State Road 77 road-widening project by the Florida Department of Transportation (2000–2001).

Columbia County Attorney. Assisted the Columbia County Attorney in its defense against an environmental hazard lawsuit (2000).

Escambia County Attorney. Assisted the Escambia County Attorney in a case testing the Private Property Protection Rights Act (Bert J. Harris Act) (1999–2000).

Valuation of Miami Circle. Valuation of Miami Circle. This case achieved national attention because of the discovery of Tequesta Indian artifacts. I assisted in the eventual settlement of the dispute, which involved Governor Bush and his staff (1999).

Leon County. Assisted Leon County, Florida in their road-expansion project on Miccosukee Road (1995–1999).

The Nature Conservancy. Evaluation of properties to be acquired by The Nature Conservancy. This private agency purchases environmentally sensitive lands for preservation and protection from private development (1998).

FDOT. Represented property owners and conducted various appraisal assignments relating to the installation by the FDOT of an elevated road (fly-over) in a major commercial district in northeast Tallahassee, Florida. Examples of property types include shopping centers, gasoline stations, fast-food restaurants, and banks (1993–1998).

Leon County Attorney. Assisted the Leon County Attorney with eminent domain case involving Welaunee Plantation (1996–1997).

Home Study Commission of the Florida Bar Association. My purpose was to explain the concept of Neighborhood Effect to the legislators and commissioners (1996).

Royal Palm Square Shopping Center. Appraisal of the Royal Palm Square Shopping Center in Fort Myers, Florida. The purpose of the assignment was to assist in a dispute between Lee County and Aetna, the property owner. Lee County has taken a portion of the shopping center for the Mid-point Bridge over the Caloosahatchee River (1995).

Florida DEP. Performed valuation analysis for the property known as Topsail Hill in Walton County. This environmentally significant property was taken by the Florida DEP (1994–1995).

Brevard County. Conducted a market analysis of mobile home park rents on behalf of the park owner in a Chapter 723 trial in Brevard County (1994–1995).

Leon County Circuit Court. Testified in a Leon County Circuit Court case challenging the constitutionality of portions of Chapter 723 of the Florida Statutes. The legality of rent control was the principal issue (1992).

Seminole County. Conducted research study for inverse condemnation suit in Seminole County. The issue was the impact of lost anchor for shopping centers (1990).

Mobile Home Study Commission. Testified before the Mobile Home Study Commission, a committee established by the Florida Legislature to review rent problems in mobile home parks across the state (1989).

Pinellas County Circuit Court. Testified as expert witness before the Pinellas County Circuit Court in a property tax challenge involving asbestos contamination (1988).