Managing Director | Chief Appraiser
Lpres Corp
Dallas/Austin/San Antonio, Tx
Established LPRES LLC, a leading Real Estate Appraisal Firm that successfully acquired business shares from the largest mortgage companies in Texas.- Pioneered this company in 2003 — by the end of its “run” in 2011, had acquired the mortgage arm of the nation’s largest home builder – DHI Mortgage of DR Horton Homes, to become their largest appraisal provider within Austin and North Dallas, with transactions averaging over $40K per month.- Initial customers existed of “Mom and Pop” mortgage brokers generating an average of $4K per month in gross revenue. By opening new branches with larger mortgage companies in central Texas, net incomes more than tripled, and sales increased by roughly 1000% delivering $40K+ in gross monthly revenue. * For DHI Mortgage specifically — monthly gross revenue climbed from $1500 to over $12,000, primarily due to a high quality product and best in class customer service. - Oversaw and managed the development of an entire staff consisting of ― Administrative, Customer Service Representatives, and Field Representatives; conducted quarterly employee reviews to enforce optimum levels of work performance and productivity.- Contracted with Fannie Mae to conduct regular nationwide desktop reviews of appraisals for residential properties; established appraisal standards, reviewed appraisal reports, and assessed trends to evaluate risks and establish solutions. - Key participant in USPAP/FNMA/FHLMC/FHA Guidelines Training Seminars.