Our History
Aspen Appraisal Group, LLC has proudly provided accurate, reliable real estate appraising and Counseling services for the Aspen Snowmass community for over 45 years.
James J. Mollica & Associates, Inc.
Our business was started as James J. Mollica & Associates, Inc. in 1973. Jim Mollica, the founder, received his RM designation from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers in 1975 and became one of the youngest MAI’s in Institute history in 1977.
Scott Bowie joined the firm as an appraisal associate in 1976, Randy Gold joined two years later, in 1978. Both were designated MAI by the Appraisal Institute in 1984, at which time they also joined Jim as equity partners in the firm. After 16 years, Jim left the company in 1989 to pursue other interests. Scott retired in 2005 but remains an adviser to the firm.
In 1977 the firm moved into offices in the historic Crystal Palace Building in the heart of Aspen’s commercial core, where it remained for 32 years.
The Aspen Appraisal Group, LLC
Betsy Krizmanich joined the company in 1985. She received her SRA designation in 1990. In 2010 she became an equity partner with Randy and Aspen Appraisal Group, LLC was formed. In 2009 the firm relocated to the US Bank Building at 420 East Main Street.
With the wealth of experience offered by Randy and Betsy, The Aspen Appraisal Group has honed its approach over the course of 24,000 appraisals—almost entirely in the Roaring Fork Valley—since its founding in 1973. If you own a property in Pitkin County, there’s a good chance the Aspen Appraisal Group has been there–gathering the first-hand knowledge needed to create reliable, accurate appraisals.
We hope you’ll trust the Aspen Appraisal Group with your next property appraisal.