Experience
Michael S. Cook is the president of Michael S. Cook & Associates, Inc.
and he has been actively engaged in real estate valuation and
consulting since 1986. Mr. Cook has conducted valuations for
numerous financial institutions, the Department of HUD, state and local
governments, real estate developers, real estate investors, attorneys,
and individuals. Property types regularly analyzed include unimproved
land, residential and commercial subdivisions, single-family
residences, condominiums, 2-4 family properties, apartment
complexes, office buildings, retail facilities, and light manufacturing or
industrial facilities.
Mr. Cook has provided property tax consulting services to numerous
property owners and has testified before the Appraisal Review Boards
of Collin County and Grayson County. Additionally, he served as a
member of the Collin County Appraisal Review Board in 2007 and
2008.
Mr. Cook has been certified and testified as an expert witness in Texas
Federal Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Texas District Court, Collin
County Court of Law, and Grayson County Court of Law. Additionally,
he has served as a Special Commissioner for Grayson County in
condemnation proceedings.
In 1985, Mr. Cook became involved in the construction of single-family
residences and the development of small commercial properties.
Throughout his career, he has remained an active investor in land,
residential properties, and commercial properties.
Education and Professional Designations
Mr. Cook has completed numerous college courses, continuing
education courses, and seminars offered by a variety of sources,
including the Appraisal Institute, the Institute of Real Estate
Professionals, the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
and Fannie Mae. Mr. Cook regularly attends the meetings of the North
Texas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and conferences such as the
annual conference of the Relocation Appraisers and Consultants
organization.
The Appraisal Institute awarded Mr. Cook the MAI designation in
1999. The MAI membership designation is held by appraisers who are
experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial,
residential, and other types of properties, and who advise clients on
real estate investment decisions.
Mr. Cook was also awarded the Appraisal Institute’s SRA designation
in 1989. The SRA professional membership designation is held by
real estate solutions providers who are experienced in the analysis and
valuation of residential real property.
Mr. Cook is licensed in the State of Texas as a Real Estate Broker and
maintains a General Appraiser Certification in Texas.
Professional Organizations
MAI Member of the Appraisal Institute
SRA Member of the Appraisal Institute
Relocation Appraisers and Consultants
North Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS
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Michael S. Cook is the president of Michael S. Cook & Associates, Inc.
and he has been actively engaged in real estate valuation and
consulting since 1986. Mr. Cook has conducted valuations for
numerous financial institutions, the Department of HUD, state and local
governments, real estate developers, real estate investors, attorneys,
and individuals. Property types regularly analyzed include unimproved
land, residential and commercial subdivisions, single-family
residences, condominiums, 2-4 family properties, apartment
complexes, office buildings, retail facilities, and light manufacturing or
industrial facilities.
Mr. Cook has provided property tax consulting services to numerous
property owners and has testified before the Appraisal Review Boards
of Collin County and Grayson County. Additionally, he served as a
member of the Collin County Appraisal Review Board in 2007 and
2008.
Mr. Cook has been certified and testified as an expert witness in Texas
Federal Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Texas District Court, Collin
County Court of Law, and Grayson County Court of Law. Additionally,
he has served as a Special Commissioner for Grayson County in
condemnation proceedings.
In 1985, Mr. Cook became involved in the construction of single-family
residences and the development of small commercial properties.
Throughout his career, he has remained an active investor in land,
residential properties, and commercial properties.
Education and Professional Designations
Mr. Cook has completed numerous college courses, continuing
education courses, and seminars offered by a variety of sources,
including the Appraisal Institute, the Institute of Real Estate
Professionals, the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
and Fannie Mae. Mr. Cook regularly attends the meetings of the North
Texas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and conferences such as the
annual conference of the Relocation Appraisers and Consultants
organization.
The Appraisal Institute awarded Mr. Cook the MAI designation in
1999. The MAI membership designation is held by appraisers who are
experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial,
residential, and other types of properties, and who advise clients on
real estate investment decisions.
Mr. Cook was also awarded the Appraisal Institute’s SRA designation
in 1989. The SRA professional membership designation is held by
real estate solutions providers who are experienced in the analysis and
valuation of residential real property.
Mr. Cook is licensed in the State of Texas as a Real Estate Broker and
maintains a General Appraiser Certification in Texas.
Professional Organizations
MAI Member of the Appraisal Institute
SRA Member of the Appraisal Institute
Relocation Appraisers and Consultants
North Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS
File
P.O. Box 6070, McKinney, Texas 75071 Phone: 972.547.9697 Email: michael@michaelcook.com |
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