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Services
Single-Family Residential
Banks require an appraisal on a home before they’ll approve a mortgage loan because the property is the underlying asset that serves as collateral for the loan. A lender will…
Luxury Residential
Luxury Residential Appraisals Luxury real estate is defined differently in different markets because property values, median resident income, and area development vary depending on the metro area. Lenders require an…
New Construction Residential
Appraising new versus previously owned homes Is buying in a new-home community more of a financial risk than purchasing a home in an established neighborhood? Home value depends upon the…
Large Acreage and Ranches
Appraisals for Large Acreage and Ranches Many of the ranches in this area are considered recreational ranches as it is difficult to support the value of the ranch with ongoing…
Pre-Listing Appraisals
Realtors, potential sellers, and attorneys often want to know what the square footage of a property is before they proceed with any type of sale, refinance, litigation, etc. Sometimes if…
Portfolio/Investment
Investment and Portfolio Appraisals One of the fastest-growing investment opportunities is the ownership and leasing of single-family residences. What once was a side business for entrepreneurial individuals has become a…
Townhomes and Condos
Real-estate Appraisals for Townhouses and Condos When you buy a townhome or condominium, the appraisal process involves more than just the state of the unit you’d like to purchase. Your…
Apartments
Appraisals for Apartment & Multi-Family Property Apartment/multi-family properties are income-producing, with revenue being mainly generated by a monthly rental rate paid by residential tenants. Additional revenue from parking, laundry income, storage units, late fees, etc. would…
Relocation Appraisals
A relocation report is very different from the traditional mortgage appraisal. Appraising a property for a relocation company is a specialized field for appraisers. As a relocation appraiser, your clients…
Commercial
Most homeowners are familiar with appraisers as a result of the home buying process. A commercial real estate appraisal is based on the same principles. Commercial appraisers analyze and provide an opinion…
Estate and Litigation Support
Valuations required for the settlement of an estate or for litigation require an experienced appraiser that is comfortable in proving support or defending their work. Many times, these types of…
Equal and Uniform Analysis
Equal and Uniform Analysis Under Texas Property Tax Code Sec. 42.26, an appraisal for equal and uniform analysis is allowed. REMEDY FOR UNEQUAL APPRAISAL. (a) The district court shall grant relief on…