Ray Coleman, MAI, SRA
     
State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser No. TX-13207770-G
   
Chief Appraiser & Owner
COLEMAN APPRAISAL TEAM
dba Ray Coleman Associates
30 Wintergreen Trail
The Woodlands, Texas 77382
Telephone: (281) 363-0360
Mobile: (832) 326-7490
E-Mail: ray@raycoleman.com
 

FULL TIME STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER    No. TX-1320770-G
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE   born and raised in Houston area
COMPLETED OVER EIGHT THOUSAND APPRAISALS    70% commercial
HOLD MAI    Appraisal Institute Highest Designation Member No. 8744
PROFESSIONALLY ENDORSED    by the Appraisal Institute
QUALIFIED IN COURT    as an expert witness
UNIVERSITY DEGREED    BS Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
PAST PRESIDENT APPRAISAL INSTITUTE    local chapter
PAST PRESIDENT ROTARY    local club
PAST COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR    real estate and math
APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT    Selective Service System Local Board


EXPERIENCED IN APPRAISING PROPERTIES OF MANY KINDS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMMERCIAL, OFFICE BUILDINGS, HOTEL/MOTELS, RETAIL CENTERS, RESTAURANTS, LOUNGES, MULTIFAMILY, INDUSTRIAL, AIRPLANE HANGARS, BOWLING ALLEYS, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, CONDOMINIUMS, VACANT LAND, WATERFRONT PROPERTIES, AND SUBDIVISIONS.

Continuing Education: Appraisal Review AI (2003), Land Valuation Adjustment Procedures Module One & Two AI (2003), Appraisal Consulting AI (2003), Appraising From Blueprints and Specifications AI (2001), Subdivision Analysis AI (2000), High Tech Appraisal Office AI (1998), Commercial Real Estate Development in Houston AI (1998), The Internet and Appraising AI (1997), Principles of Income Property Appraising SREA201 (1977), Special Application of Appraisal Analysis SREA301 (1982), Eminent Domain and Condemnation Appraising SREA (1984), Wetlands & Environmental Issues AI (1990), Changes in Real Estate Lending AI (1994), Appraising Contaminated Properties SREA (1992), Discounted Cash Flow Analysis AI  (1990), Alternative Residential Reporting Forms AI (1997), Residential Case Study Course AI210 (1993), FNMA Underwriting Guidelines AI (1991), Applied Residential Property Valuation SREAR2 (1976), Real Estate Appraisal Principles AIREA1A/81 (1988), An Introduction to Appraising Real Property SREA101 (1976), National Uniform Standards of Professional Practice USPAP-400-AI (2003), Standards of Professional Practice USPAP-AI PART A (1995), Standards of Professional Practice USPAP AI PART B (1997), Standards of Professional Practice USPAP 430 AI PART C (1998 & 2001), Limited Appraisals & Report Writing Options AI (1996), Professional Practice Seminar SREA (1990), National Conference Seminars (1987, 1992)

P R O F E S S I O N A L    B I O G R A P H Y

Credentials, Career Highlights and Achievements:

q       Awarded MAI Designation No . 8744 by the Appraisal Institute, 1991

q       Awarded SREA Designation No . 625 by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, 1983

q       Awarded SRPA Designation by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, 1979

q       Awarded SRA Designation by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, 1979

q       President, 1981, Chapter Director 1978-1982, Secretary 1983-1984, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Sabine Area Chapter No . 154 .   Currently Member of the Houston Chapter of the Appraisal Institute

q       Rotary Club President, 1982, Chapter Director 1979-1983, Program Chair 1978, and current Member The Rotary Club of The Woodlands

q       Appointed by the President of the United States to the local draft board of the Selective Service System

q       Previously worked with area Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church Loaves and Fishes program, Northwoods Presbyterian S . A . L . T . program, Cypress Creek Christian Church Northside Singles Ministries , Interfaith Board, and other religious and civic activities .

Professional History:  THIRTY YEARS REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EXPERIENCE

q       Ray Coleman Associates, Chief Commercial & Residential Real Estate Appraiser, 1989 to present

q       O’Connor & Associates, Commercial Appraiser and “MAI Designated Review Appraiser,” 1996-1997

q       Tusing & Associates, Commercial Manager & Chief Commercial Appraiser, 1984-1989

q       Donnie M . Jones & Associates, Manager Residential Department & Commercial Appraiser, 1974-1984

Education:

q       Lamar University , Beaumont , Texas , Bachelor of Science

q       Completed “Demonstration Report” (Akin to a Masters Thesis) a specialty examination that is a detailed analysis of the technical and theoretical appraisal of a specific piece of real estate .

q       Society of Real Estate Appraisers: Course 101, 1976; Course R2, 1976; Course 201, 1977; Course 301, 1982; SPP, 1990; Eminent Domain & Condemnation Appraising, 1984; Appraising Contaminated Properties, 1992

q       Appraisal Institute: Land Valuation Adjustment Procedures Module One & Two, 2003; Appraisal Review, 2003; Appraisal Consulting, 2003; USPAP Course 400, 2003; Appraising From Blueprints and Specifications, 2001; Subdivision Analysis, 2000; Course 1A, 1988; USPAP Part A, 1995; USPAP Part B, 1997; USPAP Part C, 1998 & 2001; High Tech Appraisal Office, 1998: The Internet & Appraising, 1997; Wetlands & Environmental Issues,:  1990; Changes in Real Estate Lending, 1994; Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, 1990; Alternative Reporting Forms, 1997; Limited Appraisals & Report Options, 1996

State Certification and Licensure:

  State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (Approved For All Properties Including Complicated and High Value) Real Estate Appraiser No . TX-1320770-G (Valid to May 31, 2009 & Includes Licensure)