Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Real Estate Appraisal Services in Madison, WI
Since 1950, United Real Estate has been a trusted provider of comprehensive real estate appraisal services in Madison, Dane County, and South Central Wisconsin. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience to evaluating diverse property types, including single-family homes, commercial buildings, agricultural land, and development parcels. We specialize in delivering precise valuations for mortgage financing, estate planning, legal proceedings, and tax assessment appeals. Recognized by major financial institutions, our firm maintains rigorous standards of accuracy and professionalism. With a focus on client needs, we offer tailored solutions for residential and commercial appraisal requirements.Our expertise extends to complex valuations exceeding $500,000 and specialized reports for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac compliance. Committed to transparency and reliability, we provide clear communication throughout the appraisal process. Our office operates Monday through Friday with dedicated after-hours support for urgent inquiries. With over 30 years of local market knowledge, we serve as a critical resource for property valuation in our region. This legacy of service positions us as a cornerstone appraisal firm in Wisconsin's real estate community.
Services
Residential Appraisal
Commercial Appraisal
Estate Planning Appraisals
Tax Assessment Appeals
Feasibility Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of Wisconsin real estate appraisal experience
- Approved appraisers for major regional and national financial institutions
- Specialize in complex valuations exceeding $500,000
- Provide URAR-compliant reports for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
- Offer after-hours support for urgent appraisal needs
Services
Residential Appraisal
Our residential appraisal service evaluates single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings for mortgage financing and estate planning. Certified appraisers use standardized URAR reports for banks and financial institutions. We handle both routine and complex valuations with detailed market analysis.
Commercial Appraisal
Commercial real estate appraisal covers offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and development land. Our SRA-certified appraisers provide detailed analysis for financing, tax appeals, and business transactions. We specialize in complex commercial properties across South Central Wisconsin.
Tax Assessment Appeals
We conduct independent property valuations to support real estate tax appeals. Our appraisals document fair market value using comparative analysis and market data to challenge excessive assessments for both residential and commercial properties.
Estate Planning Appraisals
Accurate property valuations for estate planning and probate proceedings. Our certified appraisers provide documented assessments required for legal asset distribution and tax reporting purposes across Dane County and surrounding areas.
Feasibility Analysis
We evaluate potential real estate developments through market analysis and valuation studies. Our feasibility reports assess commercial viability for proposed projects, helping investors make informed decisions about property acquisitions and development opportunities.
People
James E. Espeseth
Owner / Certified Appraiser
SRA-certified appraiser with over 30 years of Wisconsin commercial and residential valuation experience. Specializes in complex property assessments and development feasibility studies across South Central Wisconsin.
Priscilla Slagel
Residential Appraiser
Licensed Wisconsin appraiser with decade of experience in single-family homes and small rental properties. Handles residential valuations, relocation appraisals, and tax appeal cases in Dane County.
Questions
What types of real estate appraisals do you provide?
We offer residential appraisals for single-family homes and commercial valuations for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and development land across South Central Wisconsin.
How can I request an appraisal?
Contact us via phone at (608) 256-8391 during business hours or use our email link to submit property details and scheduling preferences.
Do you handle complex appraisal cases?
Yes, we specialize in high-value properties exceeding $500,000 and complex commercial developments requiring detailed market analysis.
Are your appraisers certified?
Our team includes Wisconsin Certified General Appraisers with over 30 years of combined experience and SRA designations.
What valuation purposes do you support?
We provide appraisals for mortgage financing, estate planning, legal proceedings, tax appeals, and commercial development feasibility analysis.
