Certified Residential Appraiser · Northeast & Southeast Florida
Residential appraisals you can stand behind
I have appraised homes in Florida since 1993: modest houses, beach condos, waterfront estates and everything in between. Independent values, written to national standards, across Northeast Florida and in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
- 33 years appraising
- 9 counties covered
- FL License RD2724
Call (904) 400-1630
Every kind of home
A small condo and a waterfront estate need the same care, just different comparable sales. I appraise residential property of all sizes and price ranges.
- Single-family homes
- From starter homes to estates.
- Condos and townhomes
- Including beach and resort condos.
- Waterfront and luxury
- Oceanfront, river, Intracoastal, canal and lake.
- Two to four units
- Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.
- Manufactured homes
- On owned land.
- New construction
- Proposed and recently built homes.
Why people call me
Banks and lenders order most of my appraisals. Homeowners, sellers, buyers, attorneys and estates hire me directly for reasons like these. See all services.
- Selling
- A pre-listing appraisal sets a price based on what the market shows, before you list.
- Divorce
- An independent value for the marital home that both sides and their attorneys can rely on.
- Estate and date of death
- Value as of a past date, for probate, trusts or a stepped-up tax basis.
- Removing PMI
- A current value to show your lender you have reached the equity needed to drop mortgage insurance.
- Property tax appeal
- Support for a petition to the Value Adjustment Board if you think your assessment is too high.
- Buying without an agent
- A value check before you sign on a for-sale-by-owner or family sale.
Service area
9 counties in two parts of the state. Pick a county for the towns I cover there.
Northeast Florida
From Amelia Island to Palm Coast and west to Macclenny.
- Duval CountyJacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
- St. Johns CountySt. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach
- Clay CountyOrange Park, Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs
- Nassau CountyFernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee
- Flagler CountyPalm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell
- Putnam CountyPalatka, East Palatka, Interlachen
- Baker CountyMacclenny, Glen St. Mary, Sanderson
Southeast Florida
Broward and Palm Beach counties, from Hallandale Beach to Jupiter.
How it works
Send the address
Use the form or call. I will reply with the fee and the first open date.
Inspection
I visit the property, measure it and photograph it inside and out. Most visits take under an hour.
Research
I pull recent comparable sales and adjust them for size, condition, location and features.
Your report
You receive a signed report that meets the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Questions
How long does an appraisal take?
The visit usually takes under an hour. The finished report typically follows within a few business days, depending on the property and the time of year. Ask when you call and I will give you a date.
How much does an appraisal cost?
It depends on the property type, size, location and why you need it. Call or send the address and I will quote the fee before anything is scheduled.
Do I need to be home?
Someone needs to let me in and the whole home needs to be accessible, including the garage, attic access and any outbuildings.
Is an appraisal the same as an agent’s market analysis?
No. An appraisal is an independent opinion of value by a state-certified appraiser who has no stake in the sale, written to national standards. A market analysis is an agent’s estimate, usually as part of winning a listing.
Can I use this appraisal for my mortgage?
Mortgage appraisals are ordered by your lender, usually through an appraisal management company. If you are refinancing or buying, ask your lender. For PMI removal, check with your lender first, since many have their own process.
Are you the county property appraiser?
No. The county property appraiser is the government office that sets assessed values for property taxes. I am a private, state-certified appraiser who prepares independent appraisals for owners, buyers, attorneys and estates. If you disagree with your tax assessment, an independent appraisal can support an appeal.
Which areas do you cover?
Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, Flagler, Putnam and Baker counties in Northeast Florida, plus Broward and Palm Beach counties in Southeast Florida. If your property is outside that area, call anyway and I can usually point you to someone.
Need a value on a property? Tell me the address.