Robert D. Schultz

Professional Profile

Experienced, accurate and reliable professional real estate appraiser. Robert has 16 years of Real Estate experience (the top 2% in the U.S.) and has appraised over 3,200 dwellings for 55 lenders in the DFW area. Proven track record of utilizing technology to improve office efficiency and customer service.

Skills

§        New & Existing Appraisal §         Multi-Family  §         FHA Appraisals §         Customer Relations §         Problem Solving  §         Mentoring §         Digital Cameras

Ala Mode Mercury Software for Real Estate Professionals ACI  Windows XP Computer Networking

Certifications & Affiliations

 

§         Certified Real Estate Appraiser  TX-1333087R

§         FHA Qualified, 11/11/02

§         Member of Dallas Assoc. of Realtors(MLS)

§         Member of Texas Association of Realtors

§         Member of National Assoc. of Realtors

§         Certified Air Traffic Controller (retired)

§         Real Estate Broker/Realtor – ND (expired)

 

Key Accomplishments

 

Ø       Completed over 3,200 property appraisals in the last 8 years. Proficient in a wide variety of appraisal / property types including FHA, new and used residential dwellings and foreclosures.

 

Ø       As a Real Estate Appraiser for both Butler, Burgher Real Estate and for Irvin Company, researched appraisal software to improve office efficiency, effectiveness and customer service. Provided company management with system upgrade recommendations. In both cases, the software was purchased and implemented. Assisted with the implementation and mentored up to 12 peers in the effective use of the new software, PDF’s, internet mapping and digital photos.

 

Ø       Consistently promoted to positions of increased responsibility as an Air Traffic Controller (GS-14).  One of only 2.5% of the original applicants to make it through both the rigorous FAA new-hire testing and first year training.  Demonstrated use of good judgment in critical situations.

 

Career Experience

Real Estate Appraiser

 

Schultz Appraisal, Dallas, TX                                                        2004 to Present

       Obtained the latest technology and equipment available and set up an independent office. With             experience from three of the largest residential appraisal companies in the area and my technical expertise, I can offer the best customer service in the DFW area, at reasonable prices.

 

Irvin Company, Dallas, TX                                                             2002 to 2004

Responsible for the accurate and timely real estate appraisal of over 950 properties in the DFW metro area. Experienced with property valued up to $2,400,000. Recommended software upgrade to Ala Mode. Assisted with the implementation and mentored 12 appraisers to ensure an effective transition. Clients include First Preston (HUD), Community Credit Union, SWA Fed CU.

 

Simpson Appraisal, Inc., Dallas, TX                                            2001 to 2002

Completed over 350 appraisal assignments throughout the metro area. Appraised property valued up to $1,200,000. Clients included Bank One, Bank of America, Trinity Lending, Comerica Bank.

 

Butler, Burgher Real Estate, Dallas, TX                           1997 to 2001

Appraised real estate as a trainee until fully licensed by the State of Texas on 9/13/99. Completed over 950 appraisal assignments. Was instrumental in implementing a new software system (ACI) to replace antiquated software and manual record keeping.  Clients Include STARS, Cendant MTG.

 

Federal Aviation Administration                                                1983 to 1996

Air Traffic Control Specialist 

Olathe, KS- Promoted to direct aircraft over an approximately 10,000 square mile territory covering parts of 4 states. The Kansas City Regional Control Center facility is a Level 5 facility, the highest difficulty in the nation, similar to DFW or LAX. Directed flow into Dallas, Fort Worth, Chicago and Denver, often controlling as many as 30 aircraft at once. 

 

Des Moines, IA- Directed aircraft including jet fighters, Army helicopters, commercial airliners and other aircraft flying simultaneously. Mentored new air traffic controller trainees on an ongoing basis.

 

Casper, WY- Air traffic controller covering a 250 square mile mountainous area. Routinely worked 6-day work weeks for 8 years to cover for the air traffic controller shortage due to the early 1980s strike. Regularly mentored new trainees.

 

Dakota Real Estate, Bismarck, ND                                                  1977 to 1983

Real Estate Broker/Realtor

Earned the designation of Graduate of the Realtors Institute and obtained broker’s license within 3 years as a Real Estate Sales Agent. Listed, marketed and sold residential & commercial property.

 

Education

 

Business Management & Aviation              University of North Dakota

Professional Education

Selling HUD Homes, Real Estate Principals and Practices, USPAP, Mortgage Loan System, Appraisal Update, Let’s talk, not fight (Mediation), Sales Comparison Approach, Cost and Income Approach, Real Estate Analysis, Basics of Real Estate Appraisal