Our Team

Dirk Schotz, CRA

With over 20 years of experience at Biegel & Perra Appraisals, Dirk Schotz is a seasoned real estate appraiser. In addition to his appraisal work, he is also a licensed real estate broker with Top Realty Inc. in Grande Prairie. Over the years, Dirk has completed thousands of residential appraisal assignments, gaining extensive expertise in valuing a wide range of properties. His skill set allows him to handle even the most complex appraisals efficiently and professionally.

Outside of work, Dirk enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, and working on woodworking projects in his shop.

Jacalyn Schultz, CRA

A lifelong resident of Grande Prairie, Jacalyn Schultz holds a specialized degree from Augustana University College in Camrose. She began her career in real estate as an unlicensed assistant before transitioning into full-time appraisal in 2007. Since joining Biegel & Perra Appraisals in 2009, she has built a strong reputation for accuracy and professionalism, earning her CRA designation in 2011.

Jacalyn takes pride in helping clients achieve their goals and finds great satisfaction in her work. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and volunteering with her church’s youth program.

Christian Schotz, CRA, P.App, CPPA

Born and raised in Grande Prairie, Christian Schotz has been part of Biegel & Perra Appraisals since 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Management with Distinction from Athabasca University and earned his CRA, P.App designation in 2018. Further expanding his expertise, Christian became an accredited CPPA appraiser with the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG) in 2021.

Since 2021, Christian has been conducting Property Condition Assessments for a diverse range of commercial and industrial properties, providing clients with reliable evaluations and insights.

James Brown, AACI, P.App, CPPA

Biegel & Perra Appraisals is proud to partner with Jim Brown, owner and founder of PropertyDNA Group. Since 1996, Jim has specialized in real estate valuation across Western Canada, with expertise spanning assessment, fee appraisal, and consulting. He has extensive experience appraising land, buildings, and equipment, as well as conducting property assessments, commercial building inspections, and reserve studies/depreciation reports.

Alongside a team of specialists, Jim has provided appraisal and consulting services to businesses across various industries. His reports have been used in Assessment Appeal Boards, Alberta Infrastructure, and local and provincial boards, ensuring reliable and well-supported valuations.