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Column Headings:K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | Subject | K | C | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-22 | Roger | Buying and Selling House | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much sir. I much appreciate it. |
| 2012-10-18 | Jerry | Property tax rate | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | The site is very helpful, thank you Russ! |
| 2012-09-17 | Jody | short sales | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you!! |
| 2012-09-13 | Jody | short sales | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Russel, Thank you so much for your reply. It was very helpful! Jody |
| 2012-08-20 | Arama | selling property on courthouse | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Russell, I picked to ask you these questions because of your responce time and knowledge in this matter. I appreciate your time, and wish you a good day. Respectfully, Arama Wolfe |
| 2012-07-10 | Alison | lender required repairs | 9 | 9 | 9 | No | Since your last answer, our problems were resolved via another route. Thank you for your advice and assistance. |
| 2012-02-26 | sterlin | Your point of view | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2012-01-10 | Lisa | part of property without | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much, Mr. Ray! Your answers and suggestions are very helpful to me. I am going to find an attorney. Thanks again! Lisa |
| 2011-12-17 | MARK | mobile home title issue | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2011-11-15 | cody | Do you think a | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks... Perfect answer.. |
| 2011-08-05 | Alex | Home Inspection | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your advice. |
| 2011-06-10 | Gloria | Apprasial and Lack of | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | UPDATE!! Finally got approval from underwriters! We are closing on our house the 17th! Did not think it would happen but it seems somebody finally got off thier butts and did something as you suggested! Thank you for your replies! |
| 2011-04-17 | Carole | Breaking a contract for | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your response. |
| 2011-02-26 | Hakan | Title company | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2011-02-26 | Chris | Valve Leak | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Russel for your counsel. |
| 2011-02-12 | rick | remodel without permits | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2010-11-07 | Mark | House with One-less bedroom | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Russel, Thank you very much for your prompt reply and kind advice on my issue! Sincerely, -Mark |
| 2010-09-08 | Bob | Shady Agent | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Russel, Thanks. Your response was just what I needed. Best Regards, Bob |
| 2010-08-10 | Renee | To buy or not | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your quick response. I had a feeling buying a house for a year wasn't the smartest thing to do but have been getting conflicting advice. Thanks for helping give me reason to back up my gut feeling. |
| 2010-07-29 | Adam | Building permit. | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your quick response. I had a feeling it would end up like that. The 600 is worth it to keep the cover, so i guess i'll have to bite the bullet. Thanks again for you time |
| 2010-07-20 | Cristin | Moving from IT to | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you alot! |
| 2010-06-03 | Roger | home real estate listing | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, Russel. |
| 2010-04-08 | Richard | Market overview | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank for your advice, Russel |
| 2010-03-21 | Alex | SELLING REAL ESTATE TO | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2010-02-13 | carol | Casita | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for such prompt answer - it helps a lot. |
| 2010-01-18 | sara | closing paperwork | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for the quick rep[ly! |
| 2009-12-07 | Gene | new home inspection | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-12-03 | Shannon | buying after renting | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Greatly appreciated!!! |
| 2009-08-12 | Vanessa | First-Home Worries | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! Took the time to really read and respond, and we really apprecaite it! |
| 2009-08-11 | Jackie | One married person buying | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
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Russel Ray
Expertise
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
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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