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Russel Ray

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Through home inspections, I provide an education about real estate. I'm one of those rare home inspectors who has been involved in real estate in many different capacities: as a Realtor (in Texas), as a property investor/flipper, as a teacher, and as a marketing expert (for Realtors and home inspectors). I believe that my experience as a Realtor and property investor provides me with a different viewpoint about home inspections in that I work for my Clients, but when there are other people involved in helping my Clients, then I firmly believe in helping them, too. That includes Realtors (both the seller's and the buyer's), repair professionals (e.g., plumbers, electricians, etc.). If I can get all the players (seller, seller's Realtor, buyer, buyer's Realtor, and repair professionals) playing in the same sandbox together to accomplish goals as a TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More), then I believe I have succeeded in my job as a home inspector. My profession is, in my opinion, much more than simply documenting the condition of a property and then take the money and run. I am also a rare breed in that I don't believe that one inspection fits the needs of all Clients, and I have led the industry in understanding that fact. For example, the goals of a property investor are far different than the goals of someone buying a property to live in. The goals of a seller (a pre-listing inspection) are far different than the goals of a buyer (a pre-purchase inspection). To that end, I offer 14 different types of inspections, e.g., STANDARD, LIST, RENTER, BASIC, MAINTENANCE, SPOT, and more. I believe in giving the benefit of the doubt to all professionals in whatever industry they represent until they prove me wrong.

Experience in the area

Over 42 years in all aspects of real estate--building homes, renovating homes, inspecting homes, Realtor.

Organizations

National Association of Certified Home Inspector, Better Business Bureau of San Diego

Education/Credentials

Graduate of Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Vanessa	08/12/09	8	10	10	10	Thank you so much! Took the time .....
Jackie	08/11/09	8	10	10	10
Melany Bushn	07/13/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so very much. I thought .....
hany	06/20/09	10	10	10	10	thank you very much
hany	06/19/09	10	10	10	10	i am very thankful russel Thank you

Recent Answers from Russel Ray

2009-10-08 Appraisal Value:

Hey, Laurie. Appraisers do have values to certain types of rooms, but usually it is bedrooms and bathrooms. Everything else they'll typically do on a square foot basis, but it can vary on a regional

2009-10-08 Appraisal Value:

Very generally, bathrooms and bedrooms add more value to a house, so if you have a three bedroom/one bathroom, make it a three bedroom/two bathroom. Three bedrooms/two bathrooms is a good standard minimum

2009-09-29 Cleanout Business:

Hey, Tiffany. I'm not familiar with the specific business requirements in Pennsylvania, but almost every jurisdiction requires a business license in order to work in that jurisdiction. That's how they

2009-08-27 seller financing:

Hey, Ishmell. Speaking from experience, seller financing is not something to do lightly. If you've never done it, get yourself a good real estate attorney to help you through that first one. Then, if

2009-08-26 concealment:

Hey, Scott. It's possible, especially in Texas since the TREC licenses home inspectors there. Remember that the home inspector is on your side, so call him first and have him come out and document

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