Business Details
23 Years
experience
Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services Corpus Christi
Certified Appraisal Service, PLLC has been a trusted name in residential real estate appraisals since its founding in 2003. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience and a deep understanding of local market dynamics in Nueces, San Patricio, and surrounding Texas counties. We prioritize continuous education through accredited courses to maintain cutting-edge valuation techniques, ensuring reliable and accurate property assessments. Our commitment to transparency and client education is reflected in our detailed reporting processes and adherence to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).As an FHA-approved appraisal firm, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to meet diverse client needs, from estate planning to mortgage financing. Our use of advanced technology streamlines workflows while maintaining rigorous quality control standards, and our retroactive appraisal capabilities demonstrate our adaptability to specialized requirements. With a focus on ethical conduct and client satisfaction, we provide defensible valuations that serve as critical decision-making tools for homeowners, attorneys, and financial institutions.
Services
Real Estate Appraisals
Estate Valuations
Divorce Appraisals
Assessment Appeals
Property Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- State-certified appraisers with 20+ years of local market expertise
- USPAP-compliant processes ensuring industry-standard accuracy
- Retroactive appraisal capabilities for estate and divorce cases
- Advanced technology integration for efficient reporting
- FHA-approved status demonstrating regulatory compliance
Associations and certifications
- USPAP
- FHA Approved
What people say
Accurate valuations
Timely reports
Professional expertise
Detailed analysis
Responsive service
Services
Real Estate Appraisals
Our certified appraisers provide accurate residential property valuations using comprehensive market analysis and USPAP-compliant methodologies. We serve homeowners, lenders, and legal professionals with detailed reports that consider location, property condition, and recent comparable sales. Our appraisals meet FHA and conventional lending requirements while maintaining strict impartiality.
Estate Valuations
We conduct retroactive appraisals for estate settlement purposes with effective dates matching date of death requirements. Our reports meet IRS and state agency standards for tax filing, providing executors with defensible market value estimates supported by thorough documentation and analysis of historical market conditions.
Divorce Appraisals
Our court-defensible appraisals determine fair market value for residential properties involved in divorce proceedings. We maintain strict confidentiality while providing detailed analysis that supports equitable asset division, with retroactive valuation capabilities matching divorce dates when required.
Assessment Appeals
We represent property owners in challenging unfair tax assessments through independent third-party appraisals. Our reports include jurisdiction-specific analysis and we provide expert testimony at appeal hearings to support our valuation conclusions.
Property Consultation
We offer data-driven consultation services for buyers, sellers, and legal professionals seeking property market insights. Our services include comparative market analysis, trend evaluation, and property-specific valuation guidance to support informed real estate decisions.
People
Richard W. Whitt Jr
President & Certified Appraiser
With over 20 years of appraisal experience, Richard Whitt Jr. holds Texas State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser license #TX-1331399. He has completed extensive continuing education including USPAP updates and specialized courses in luxury home valuation. A former realtor and NAMA Designated Master Residential Appraiser, he combines deep local market knowledge with technical expertise.
Questions
What areas do you serve for property appraisals?
We primarily serve Nueces, San Patricio, and Aransas Counties including Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Port Aransas.
How long does a residential appraisal take?
Most inspections take 30-60 minutes, with reports delivered within 3 business days after inspection.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our lead appraiser holds Texas State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser license #TX-1331399 with FHA approval.
Can you handle estate appraisal requirements?
We specialize in retroactive appraisals for estates with effective dates matching date of death requirements.
Do you provide divorce property valuations?
Yes, we conduct court-defensible appraisals for marital property division with strict confidentiality protocols.
What report formats do you offer?
We provide FNMA 1004, 1073, and 2055 forms along with customized digital reports delivered via secure email.
