RC Borders & Co. offers a full array of valuation services, including commercial real estate market value appraisals (including Restricted Reports), all FIRREA and USPAP compliant. 

Professional Qualifications

R. Chris Borders, MAI, CCIM

Business Scope

Mr. Borders is the founder of RC Borders & Co., a full service regional valuation and consulting firm.  Mr. Borders has been involved in real estate valuation and consulting since 1986.  RC Borders & Co. primarily offers a full array of valuation services, including commercial real estate market value appraisals (including Restricted Reports), all FIRREA and USPAP compliant.  Additional services of RC Borders & Co. include consulting, litigation support services, appraisal reviews and expert litigation testimony.  Mr. Borders is a qualified expert witness in both Oklahoma County and Cleveland County District Courts.

Appraisals

RC Borders & Co. performs appraisals on all property types, including but not limited to office, industrial, retail (including self-storage), vacant land (including subdivisions) multi-family and special purpose facilities (including religious facilities). Appraisals are performed for loan underwriting, condemnation, estates, equity participation and litigation support. In addition to real estate appraisals, RC Borders & Co. has valued FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), ranging from convenience stores to industrial manufacturing facilities.

State-of-the-Art Reporting

RC Borders & Co. utilizes state of the art software tools, including Argus discounted cash flow analysis. RC Borders & Co. has the capability to deliver complete, signed reports in Adobe format via email or ftp internet download.

Professional Credentials

Mr. Borders holds the MAI designation (Commercial) and SRA (Residential) from the Appraisal Institute. Mr. Borders is one of two appraisers in the State of Oklahoma listed on the Appraisal Institute's Litigation Professional Development Program Registry. Mr. Borders also holds the CCIM designation (Commercial Brokerage) from the CCIM Institute. Mr. Borders is an affiliate member of the National Association of Realtors.

Mr. Borders is an Oklahoma General Real Estate Appraiser (#10270) from the Oklahoma Real Estate Appraisal Board. He is currently certified under their continuing education program.

Degrees

Educational accomplishments include an MBA degree (Finance – Magna Cum Laude) from Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a BBA degree (Real Estate) from University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.

Continuing Education

Mr. Borders has completed numerous real estate-related courses and seminars sponsored by the Appraisal Institute. Mr. Borders is currently certified by the Appraisal Institute's voluntary program of continuing education for its designated members.

Service Area

RC Borders & Co. has a primary territory throughout the State of Oklahoma; however, regional assignments are accepted as well. A sample list of clients of RC Borders & Co. includes financial institutions (national, regional and local), as well as state agencies, local municipalities, attorneys, public utility companies and individuals. Professional references are available upon request.