Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Residential Appraisal Experts in San Antonio
Key Appraising has been San Antonio's premier residential appraisal company since 1986. Founded by Lawrence H. Key, our family-run business combines over 35 years of local expertise with state-certified precision to deliver accurate market valuations. We specialize in conventional, FHA, investment property, and multi-family residential appraisals across Bexar County and surrounding areas. Our services support homeowners, legal professionals, and real estate agents through refinancing, tax adjustments, estate divisions, and property sales.With a focus on efficiency and reliability, we offer online ordering, field reviews, and rental surveys while maintaining deep knowledge of San Antonio's unique real estate landscape. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive uncontested valuations that save time and reduce disputes.
Services
Conventional Appraisals
Multi-Family Residential
Field Review
Desk Review
Rental Survey
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with over 35 years of local San Antonio expertise
- Certified appraisals accepted for tax adjustments and legal matters
- Serving Bexar County and 6 surrounding Texas counties
- State-licensed appraisers with specialization in residential properties
- Online ordering system for fast, convenient service
Services
Conventional Appraisals
We provide comprehensive conventional appraisals using standardized forms like Form 1004/05 and 1073 for single-family homes, condominiums, and planned developments. Our certified appraisers deliver accurate market values for refinancing, property sales, and tax adjustments. With decades of local expertise, we ensure reliable valuations accepted by lenders and government agencies.
Multi-Family Residential
Our multi-family residential appraisals cover duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes using Form 1025. We analyze rental income potential, property condition, and market comparables to determine accurate values. This service supports investors and lenders in making informed decisions about multi-unit properties across San Antonio and surrounding counties.
Field Review
Field reviews involve physical property inspections to verify condition, features, and marketability. We conduct detailed assessments of both interior and exterior elements to support appraisal accuracy. This service is crucial for contested valuations or properties requiring additional documentation beyond standard appraisals.
Desk Review
Our desk review service evaluates existing appraisal reports and supporting documentation for compliance and accuracy. This non-invasive analysis identifies potential valuation discrepancies without requiring on-site visits. It's commonly used for quality control, loan underwriting, and secondary market transactions.
Rental Survey
We conduct detailed rental surveys to determine current market rents for residential properties. This service includes comparable property analysis, lease agreement review, and market trend assessment. Rental surveys help property owners set competitive rates and support income-based valuation approaches for investment properties.
People
Lawrence H. Key
Owner/Appraiser
With over 35 years of experience since 1986, Lawrence H. Key is a state-licensed appraiser who has specialized in San Antonio's residential market. He established Key Appraising as the city's premier appraisal service through his deep local knowledge and commitment to accurate valuations.
Questions
How do I order an appraisal?
You can order online through our Individual or Company portal, or contact us directly via email for assistance with appraisal requests.
Why get a home appraisal?
Appraisals help set accurate property prices, reduce tax burdens, and provide official valuations for legal matters like estate divisions and divorce settlements.
What areas do you serve?
We serve San Antonio and surrounding areas including Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Medina, and Bandera counties.
Do you offer rush appraisals?
Priority service is available - contact us directly to check availability and pricing for expedited appraisal requests.
What appraisal forms do you use?
We handle conventional forms (1004/05, 1073), multi-family (1025), and specialized forms including 2055 exterior inspections and 1004D updates.
Are commercial appraisals available?
We currently focus exclusively on residential appraisals. For commercial properties, we can provide referrals to qualified professionals.
