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Gregory Bell Scranton, KS 66537

Phone: 785-219-1046 [email protected]

Job Type: Permanent, Temporary, Term, Detail, Seasonal, summer, Intermittent, Contractual, Telework Work Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift Work, Intermittent, Job Sharing, Multiple Schedules

Desired locations: Kansas & Missouri

Field Representative 1/2016 - Present National Vendor Management Services FNMA Inspections National Real Estate Solutions Mtg. Company Inspections

HUD 203K Consultant # D1087 Specification Writer Field Services Inc. Mobile Home REO Inspection

Work Experience: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 3170 NE Carnegie Dr. Suite 100 Lee's Summit, MO 64064 United States 03/2012 -01/2016 Retired Hours per week: 40 Series: 1171 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12 Senior Appraiser/SAH Agent Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Out based in Lees Summit Mo. Employer address: One Federal Drive, Ft. Snelling, St Paul MN, 55111. Working as a senior Appraiser as a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Agent and Field Appraiser (Out based in Kansas City, KS) responsible for completing field reviews and processing SAH cases to completion. Reporting directly to the Assistant Valuation Officer (Fieldwork Team Supervisor). I was responsible for the Specially Adapted Housing within the area and performed technical duties including processing and approval of applications for Special Adaptive Housing grants. I counseled eligible veterans and provided information on benefits available, application procedures, and grant disbursement plans. I met with Veterans on a case-by-case basis with contractors, architects, escrow agents, lenders, and attorneys to explain VA policies, procedures and requirements. I also advised contractors of the special features necessary to meet the needs of the Veterans. I inspected and reported on existing dwellings to determine feasibility of adaptation and their compliance within Special Adaptive Housing construction standards. I had completed field review Appraisals both field (Including 20% loss) and desk reviews through the LGY government systems. Completed SAH and SHA interviews both within one-day travel and overnight travel. Reviewed plans and specifications for minimum property requirements and compliance within the M 26-12 Government manual.



DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 701 Clay Ave Waco, TX 76799 United States 11/2011 - 03/2012 Hours per week: 40 Series: 1171 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12 Senior Appraiser/SAH Agent (This is a federal job) Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Out Based in Waco TX. Employer Address: 6900 Alameda Rd, Houston TX 77030. Working as a Senior Appraiser as a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Agent and Field Appraiser (Out based in Waco TX.) I was responsible for completing field reviews and processing Special Adaptive Housing cases to completion. Reported directly to the Assistant Valuation Officer (Fieldwork Team Supervisor). I was responsible for the Specially Adapted Housing adaptions within the area and performed technical duties including processing and approval of applications for the Special Housing Adaptive grants. I counseled eligible Veterans and provided information on benefits available, application procedures, and grant disbursement plans. I met on a case-by-case basis with contractors, architects, escrow agents, lenders, and attorneys to explain VA policies, procedures and Requirements. I also advised contractors of special features necessary to meet the needs of the Veterans. I inspected and reported on existing dwellings to determine feasibility of adaptation and their compliance with Special Adaptive Housing construction standards. Reviewed appraisals both field (Including 20% loss) and desk through the government LGY systems. Completed Special Adaptive Housing interviews both within one-day travel and overnight travel. Reviewed plans and specifications for MPR compliance within the M 26-12 manual. I am familiar with SHARE and Virtual VA government systems. Uploaded all documents as required in the SAHSHA government system. Supervisor: Janice Boone (713-383-1754) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 1250 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70113 United States 05/2010 - 11/2011 Hours per week: 40 Series: 1171 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12 SENIOR APPRAISER/SAH AGENT Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Out Based in New Orleans, LA. Employer Address: 6900 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77030. I worked as a senior Appraiser as a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Agent and Field Appraiser. I was responsible for completing field reviews and processing SAH cases to completion. Reporting directly to the Assistant Valuation Officer (Fieldwork Team Supervisor). I was responsible for the Specially Adapted Housing grants within the area and performed technical duties including processing and approval of applications for SAH grants. I counseled eligible Veterans and provided information on benefits available, application procedures, and grant disbursement plans. I met with Veterans on a case-by-case basis and with contractors, architects, escrow agents, lenders, and attorneys to explain VA policies, procedures. I also



Advised Contractors of special features necessary to meet the needs of the Veteran’s. I inspected and reported on existing dwellings to determine feasibility of adaptation and their compliance with the Special Adaptive Housing construction standards. Reviewed appraisals both field (Including 20% loss) and desk reviews through the LGY government system. Completed SAH interviews both within one-day travel and overnight travel. Reviewed plans and specifications for Minimum Property compliance within the M 26-12 manual.

Supervisor: Janice Boone (713-317-2649 Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Department of the Navy 7924 14th St. Norfolk, VA 23505 United States 02/2009 - 05/2010 Hours per week: 40 Series: 1170 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 9 REALTY SPECIALIST Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Counseled and advised to incoming Military personnel all aspects of on and off base housing within the Norfolk, VA area. This included workshops for Renting, Selling, Purchasing of Real Estate and Management of Real Estate for all branches of the armed forces of the United States. Problem solving for a variety of Real Estate situations that may arise from military deployment to and from the area. Supervisor: Neil Snyder (757-445-4288) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

BLUE SKIES REAL ESTATE/APPRAISAL 1541 W 165th St. Scranton, KS 66537 United States 06/1996 - 02/2010

Hours per week: 48 Owner Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: WORK EXPERIENCE: Extensive experience in Government owned property liquidation with the Department of Urban Development and the Veterans administration through Real Estate brokerage To private parties. Land exchanges between private parties and BLM for facilitation of contiguous assemblage of government owned land.20 Years’ experience as business owner of BLUE SKIES REAL ESTATE SERVICES. Purchased and brokered building projects for spot building of single family and Condominium projects including feasibility studies for said projects. Brokered projects from start to finish including supervising on site construction of crews and finished projects for sale to the general public.



Extensive experience in resolving Real Estate problems including performing escrows on single and multiple properties .15 Years’ experience in single family and multiple units as a self-employed Real Estate broker in the state of California between 1988 thru 2000. Worked closely with government agencies for disposal of VA and HUD owned properties. Experienced in negotiation with attorneys, Escrow Companies and Title companies. Performed by BLUE SKIES REAL ESTATE services in the state of California in excess of 10 years. Performed Real Estate escrow services for my company BLUE SKIES REAL ESTATE SERVICES. Escrows required all aspects to purchase facilitation between Government agencies and the private sector. All required documents were supplied and executed for a safe sale including title insurance. I had researched various agencies for historical designations through my everyday business which may include Federal, state and local designations. Researched properties for possible environmental problems before committing to a sale or lease. I have managed and disposed (Marketed and sold) REO multiple unit properties for immediate sale. Each property considered needed to be evaluated for ground rents and maintenance before accurate marketing valuations could be determined. 15 Years’ experience HUD appraising including cost estimates for repairs in accordance with handbook 4150.2. Cost estimates including minimal acceptance for occupancy for the safety of the potential buyer. Contracted with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for 203K Specification writing which included an itemized cost for repair of severely damaged housing utilizing local building codes and Marshall and Swift cost programs. 25 Years Real Estate experience including 5 Years Real Estate Agent and including 10 Years Real Estate Brokerage with 15 years’ experience as a Real Estate Appraiser. Owned and operated my own Loan Brokerage firm and Appraisal Company.

Education: University Programs Ventura, CA United States College Coursework Completed 02/1987 Credits Earned: 350 Semester hours Major: Real Estate Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: HIGH SCHOOL: Polytechnic, North Hollywood. Ca. 12 yrs. U.S. ARMY: 1966-1968 EXTENSION: University Programs, Real Estate. 517 HRS. LICENSES: Kansas Real Estate Appraisal L-1697 (Previous)Missouri Real Estate Appraisal 2003007931 (Previous) California Real Estate Appraisal AL 011426



Approved H.U.D Appraiser, Test passed 4/17/2000 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: REAL ESTATE COURSES 545 HOURS

Language Skills:

Language Spoken Written Read English Advanced Advanced Advanced

Affiliations: Realtors - Agent

References:

Name Employer Title Phone Email Mike Department of Construction 612- [email protected] Oswald (*) Veterans Affairs and Valuation 970-

Supervisor 5541 Millie Department of Contract 801- [email protected] Egan (*) Housing and Specialist 524-

Urban 6451 Development Mike Department of Supervisor 816- [email protected] Waclawik Veterans Affairs 246- (*) 1411

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(*) Indicates professional reference

Additional Information: Contracted with HUD for thousands of field review appraisals within the southern counties of California. Trained and designated crews for in field and interior inspections of HUD insured homes for valuation and livability. Designated numerous teams for assigned geographical areas for photography (Digital) and training to meet contractual obligations for the department of Housing and Urban development.



Retained in house loans for a Brokerage firm including secondary loans facilitated for home purchases and second trust deeds submitted to non-institutional lenders. 15 years of locating and providing affordable housing as a Real Estate Broker. Packaged vendor loans for borrowers to facilitate sales with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Designated and provided housing for relocation programs for renters within the City of Lancaster California. Located and performed thousands of sales transactions for FHA and VA. Performed numerous appraisals for FHA, VA and Rural Housing. I have experience in recovering, appraising, repairing, securing, inspecting, maintaining, and eliminating hazards from thousands of properties, as subcontractor for a National U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Prime Contractor. The competency demonstrated over the past years has enabled its Prime Contractor (Blue Skies) to substantially increase the number of properties covered by its original contract. General experience in real estate appraisal includes 15 years producing thousands of diversified types of commercial and residential appraisal reports. Services were provided to savings and loan institutions, banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, real estate companies, trustee service companies, independent lending financial groups, law firms, government contractors, government institutions, builders, developers, construction companies, corporations, and the general public. Historical property, proposed property, existing tract development property, and custom design built property, multi-million dollar estates, custom built, tract single family residences, condominiums and town-homes, vacant land, mobile homes, multi-unit residential property, subdivision tract land development, FHA 203 (k) rehabilitation property, bank foreclosure property and residential desk and field reviews.



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