Buying or Selling a Home/RE classes

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Comment	Russell, Wow! That was quick...I think that is the fastest response I've ever received on here. Thanks for the tip, I'll check out the website. The other link (www.trec.com) doesn't come up but I can find it...I know what you're talking about - the Texas Real Estate Commission. That's a good idea, I'll check with them too. You were here and gone before I got here. I'm a damn yankee from New York! Thanks again, landon Hey, Landon. The one I've heard the most good things about is Real Estate School Online: http://texas.realestateschoolonline.com/ There's also the possibility that the Texas Real Estate Commission web site has some links. They are at http://www.trec.com I lived in Houston from 1977-1983 over at Westheimer & Gessner. Texas Aggie Class of '77. Good luck. Real estate is an exciting business. Every job is different, every house is different, every Client is different.



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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

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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