Michael S. Cook, MAI, SRA is the president of Michael S. Cook &
Associates, Inc. and he has been actively engaged in real estate
valuation and consulting since 1986. In addition to being
President, Mr. Cook is the firm’s senior analyst and chief review
appraiser. Under the direction of Mr. Cook, Michael S. Cook &
Associates, Inc. has conducted valuations for numerous
financial institutions, the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, several departments of state and local
government, real estate developers, real estate investors,
attorneys, and individuals. Property types regularly analyzed
include unimproved land, residential and commercial
subdivisions, single-family residences, condominiums, 1-4
family properties, multi-family apartment complexes, single-user
office buildings, multi-user office buildings, single-user retail
facilities, neighborhood shopping centers, and light
manufacturing or industrial facilities.
Mr. Cook has also been certified and testified as an expert
witness in Federal Bankruptcy Court, Texas District Court, and
Grayson County Court. 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 attended Grayson College and has attended numerous
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
Collin County Association of REALTORS
Associates, Inc. and he has been actively engaged in real estate
valuation and consulting since 1986. In addition to being
President, Mr. Cook is the firm’s senior analyst and chief review
appraiser. Under the direction of Mr. Cook, Michael S. Cook &
Associates, Inc. has conducted valuations for numerous
financial institutions, the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, several departments of state and local
government, real estate developers, real estate investors,
attorneys, and individuals. Property types regularly analyzed
include unimproved land, residential and commercial
subdivisions, single-family residences, condominiums, 1-4
family properties, multi-family apartment complexes, single-user
office buildings, multi-user office buildings, single-user retail
facilities, neighborhood shopping centers, and light
manufacturing or industrial facilities.
Mr. Cook has also been certified and testified as an expert
witness in Federal Bankruptcy Court, Texas District Court, and
Grayson County Court. 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 attended Grayson College and has attended numerous
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
Collin County Association of REALTORS
P.O. Box 2219, McKinney, Texas 75070-8167 Phone: 972.547.9697 / Fax: 972.547.9695 Email; michael@michaelcook.com |
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