Meet the Team

Chuck Sponsler
MAI, ASA, BCA, MRICS – Principal Partner

Robert A. Bristol
MAI, Senior Analyst
Clint Turner
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
Larry E. Brightwell
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Chuck Sponsler, MAI, ASA, BCA, MRICS - Principal Partner

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree – Agriculture Economics Texas A&M University, 1988

Master’s Degree Land Economics and Real Estate Texas A&M University, 1989

Successfully completed the following courses offered by the Appraisal Institute:

  • Real Estate Appraisal Principles (# 1A 1/8 1)
  • Basic Valuation Procedures (# 1A 2)
  • Capitalization Theory and Techniques Part A (1B A)
  • Capitalization Theory and Techniques Part B (1B B)
  • Standards of Professional Practice Parts A & B
  • Case Studies in Real Estate Valuation
  • Report Writing and Valuation Analysis

Successfully completed the following seminars offered by the Appraisal Institute:

  • Fundamentals of Separating Real, Personal Property and Intangible Business Assets
  • Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
  • Rate Extraction
  • Economic Obsolescence
  • Subdivision Analysis
  • Standards of Professional Practice Parts A & B

Experience:

October 1992 to present
President   BRG, Incorporated, 2315 Michigan Ct, Suite A, Arlington, Texas76017.
February 1992 to October 1992
Manager, Appraisal Services McKee Blanchard & Associates, Inc., 3500 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75219.
June 1989 to February 1992
Staff Appraiser   McKee Blanchard & Associates, Inc., 3500 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75219.
September 1989 to December 1989
Staff Appraiser & Market Researcher while completing Master’s Degree  John Hamilton, Inc., College Station, Texas 77802.
June 1988 through March 1989
Real Estate Leasing Agent   Brazos land Properties, 4103 S. Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77802.

Types of properties appraised:

Right of way takings, residential subdivisions, office buildings, shopping centers and regional malls, restaurants, commercial and industrial properties, hotel/motels, mobile home parks, mixed use developments, car washes, quick lube facilities, livestock auction facilities, churches, multi-family complexes, dormitories, rural acreage, farms/ranches and hospitals.

Affiliations/Licenses:

  • Member, Appraisal Institute #10068.
  • Texas State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Certificate #TX 1323205 G
  • Texas Real Estate License No. 330623, issued 1988 Present.
  • Member, Land Economics and Real Estate Association.

Robert A. Bristol - MAI Senior Analyst

Robert A. Bristol is a senior analyst for BRG Incorporated where he is engaged in market research and appraisal of all types of real estate for governmental agencies, corporations, financial institutions and private clients of the company.
His experience includes the valuation of various types of commercial industrial, multi-family and vacant land for banks, savings and loans, individuals and governmental institutions. Seven years in Petroleum Land Services, providing chain of title run sheets, lease acquisition, negotiations, assignments and work releases, mineral and surface ownership tract reports, complete curative work, including satisfying title opinions.

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Applied Science: Real Estate Management, Tyler Junior College, Tyler, Texas.
Mineral Land Management Certificate of Proficiency, Tyler Junior College, Tyler, Texas.

Professional Education (Appraisal Institute):
Real Estate Appraisal Principles
Basic Valuation Procedures
Capitalization Theory and Techniques Part A
Capitalization Theory and Techniques Part B
Standards of Professional Practice Case
Studies in R.E. Valuation
Analysis and Report Writing

Summary of Qualifications:

  • Twenty years of experience in preparing appraisal and reviews on complex commercial real estate projects including office, retail, industrial, multi-family, and special purpose properties such as churches, restaurants, day care centers, service stations, etc.
  • Seven years in petroleum land services, providing chain of title run sheets, lease acquisition, negotiations, assignments and work releases, mineral and ownership tract reports, complete curative work, including satisfying title opinions.
  • Income, Market and Cost Approach utilized in property valuations.
  • Applied present value techniques to real estate problems: Discounted cash flow analysis utilizing Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Quatro Pro, and Project Plus, net present values, and internal rates of return.
  • Interpreted income property calculations for investment purposes; Feasibility Analysis, Depreciation Methods, Capital gains and losses, ratio analysis, tax shelters.
  • Analyzed property values and prepared reports for ad valorem tax purposes.
The Appraisal Institute conducts a voluntary program of continuing education for its designated members. MAIs and SRAs who meet the minimum standards of this program are awarded periodic continuing education credit. He has currently completed these requirements.

Successfully completed the following seminars offered by the Appraisal Institute:

  • Fundamentals of Separating Real, Personal Property and Intangible Business Assets
  • Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
  • Rate Extraction
  • Economic Obsolescence
  • Subdivision Analysis
  • Standards of Professional Practice Parts A & B

Affiliations/Licenses:

  • Appraisal Institute – Designated MAI (Member Appraisal Institute), Certificate No. 9014, North Central Texas Chapter.
  • Texas Association of REALTORS
  • National Association of REALTORS
  • Real Estate Brokers License No. 357435-05, State of Texas
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Certificate No. TX-1322038-G, State of Texas

Professional Experience:

March 2001 to March 2002
Regional Real Estate Consultant Advanced Real Estate Solutions, Inc. State of Texas
Engaged in the counseling and appraisal (on a contract basis) of commercial and investment grade property for governmental agencies, corporations, financial institutions, attorneys, accountants and private clients. Activities included analysis of income and operating statements, investment analysis, construction cost estimates, market data analysis, and preparation of narrative appraisal and counseling reports on a broad base of investment grade income properties.
May 1999 to March 2001
Senior Analyst Integra Realty Resources Fort Worth, TX
Integra Realty Resources is a national real estate consulting firm with offices in 41 states. The company is engaged in the counseling and appraisal of commercial and investment grade property for governmental agencies, corporations, financial institutions, attorneys, accountants and private clients. As a senior analyst my activities include analysis of income and operating statements, investment analysis, construction cost estimates, market data analysis, and preparation of narrative appraisal and counseling reports on a broad base of investment grade income properties.
December 1997 to May 1999
Loan Officer Judith O. Smith Mortgage Group, Inc. Fort Worth, TX
Engaged in originating a variety of Residential Loans. Types of loans include FHA, VA, Conventional/Jumbo Loans, Texas Veteran Land and Board Loans, Arm Loans, Community Home Buyer Loans, and B and C Paper Loans. Interviewed applicants and requested specified information for loan application. Analyzed applicants’ financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loans.
August 1990 to May 1996
Commercial Real Estate Analyst/Appraiser Hagood Realty Advisors, Inc. Fort Worth, TX
Engaged in the counseling and appraisal of commercial and investment grade property for governmental agencies, corporations, financial institutions, attorneys, accountants and private clients. Activities included analysis of income and operating statements, investment analysis, construction cost estimates, market data analysis, and preparation of narrative appraisal and counseling reports on a broad base of investment grade income properties. Responsibilities also included monitoring appraisal jobs to employees and tracking deadlines on projects.
January 1986 to August 1990
Commercial Real Estate Analyst/Appraiser Rohrer & Associates Fort Worth, TX
Extensive market analysis and research. Prepared appraisals on various types of properties including office, retail, commercial, industrial, urban land, farm and ranches, single family, and multi-family dwellings.

Clint Turner - Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Professional Licenses and Certifications:

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (Texas) – Certificate #TX-1380137

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree – Texas A&M University, College Station – Agricultural Economics, Finance and Real Estate Option, December, 2005

Successfully passed and completed the following courses:

  • Real Estate Appraisal Principles (100GR)
  • Basic Valuation Procedures (101GR)
  • 16 – Hour National USPAP Course (772)
  • General Appraiser Income Approach, Part I (403G)
  • General Appraiser Income Approach, Part II (404G)
  • Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling (300GR)
  • General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach (401G)
  • General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach (402G)
  • General Appraiser Market Analysis & H&B Use (400G)
  • General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (405GR)

Experience:

May, 2007 to present
Associate Appraiser – BRG, Incorporated, 3500 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75219; 2315 Michigan Court., Suite A, Arlington, Texas 76016.
December 2006 to June 2007
Junior Broker – TD Ameritrade, 4600 Alliance Gateway Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
January 2006 to November 2006
Loan Officer – United States Small Business Administration, 4300 Amon Carter Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76155.

Types of properties appraised:

Residential subdivisions, office buildings, restaurants, commercial and industrial properties, hotel/motels, mixed-use developments, car washes, quick lube facilities, churches, multi-family complexes, rural acreage, farms/ranches.

Affiliations/Licenses:

Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser TX#1380137-G

Larry E. Brightwell - Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Professional Licenses and Certifications:

State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, TX-1333208-R

Education:

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration (August 1984)

Professional Experience:

October 2001 to Present
Contract Appraiser BRG Inc. Appraisers and Consultants
February 2000 to Present
Contract Appraiser Advanced Real Estate Solutions Inc.
March 1999 to December 31, 1999
Vice President of Accounting First Financial Bank, Cleburne, Texas
April 1989 to December 1991
Cashier and Compliance Officer First State Bank Keene
May 1987 to April 1989
Senior Accountant Gilliam, Wharram & Company, Inc.
August 1984 to April 1987
Accountant Rober Frost, CPA

Appraisal Experience

Appraisal assignments to date have included the following property types: Office, Office Condominiums, Retail, Multifamily, Industrial, Restaurants, Mini-Storage facilities, Ground Leases, Vacant Land, Special Use Properties and Single Family Residential. These reports were done primarily in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and the counties surrounding it; however, I have appraised various property types in other areas of Texas.

Professional Improvements:

  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • Real Estate Appraisal #0211
  • Income Property Appraisal
  • Appraisal X2101 Uniform Residential Appraisal Report
  • Appraisal XII 2121 Appraising Residence and Income Properties
  • FHA Single Family Appraisal Course
  • Construction Details and Trends

Types of properties appraised:

Office buildings, shopping centers, commercial and industrial properties, hotel/motels, mixed-use developments, estate appraisals, car washes, quick lube facilities, dry cleaners, churches, multi-family complexes, vacant land.