10 years with HomeVestors of America Inc in Dallas, TX.
Developed the program known as the 2nd eye program for HomeVestors.
2nd eye is an in house appraisal analysis system that identifies the current value of a property and its potential value after repairs have been made.
As HomeVestors grew too over 250 franchises across the United States I traveled to many markets to train Franchisees & Appraisers on how to evaluate properties my way.
Visiting these markets gave me first hand knowledge of variations in construction methods in each market.
During my tinier I was involved in over 9000-property analysis “2nd eye Analysis” for the HomeVestors Finance Dept.
My department "the 2nd Eye Department" at HomeVestors consisted of over 50 personnel from staff to independently trained Appraisal / Sub Contractors.
Personally performed over 4000-property evaluations in the field.
Did desk review of all 2nd eye analysis from appraisers and there cost to repair.
Architect of the HomeVestors Acquisition Soft Ware.
Created guidelines for repair draw release program.
Created the system and supervised implementation of all repair draw releases.
Final decision Judge for Remodeled of the Year and Rehabber of the Year for HomeVestors franchisee competitions.
Wrote monthly articles for company newsletter. “Vestor-Voice” from 1996 to 2005.
Created acquisition training program and taught new franchisees across the country.
Director of quality control. 1995 to 2000
Sat on Loan committee for the approval of loans and amounts to all franchisees.
Over 240 hours of continuing education for real estate and Appraisal licenses.
Owner of Nichols Construction.
1980-2005
Prior to my employment with HomeVestors I owned Nichols Construction where I specialized design and residential remodeling here in the Dallas area.
Other Skills.
Journeyman Carpenter.
Skilled in many trades.
Designer of all remodel projects.
Chief estimator.
Wrote and executed all Contracts.
Managed each project.
Monitored all accounts payable and receivable.
Handled billing.
Applied for all building permits.
Settled all disputes.
Common Sense Appraisals 209 Mansfield Blvd Sunnyvale, TX 75182-9504