Certified Appraisals establish a credible opinion of value for your property. With thousands of acres appraised each year and a staff of professional foresters who are qualified State Certified General Appraisers, Kingwood delivers high quality appraisals for timberland, rural recreational, or undeveloped property in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. We also have an MAI Appraiser (the highest appraiser designation) on staff who has been certifed through the Appraisal Institute.
What is an appraisal?
An appraisal is an estimation of the value of a property at a particular point in time and for a particular purpose through a formal valuation process that considers all aspects of the property. Appraisals should only be conducted by trained and licensed professional appraisers and adhere to the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Why get an appraisal?
An appraisal can help you know what a property is worth prior to sale, aid in securing financing, and provide an understanding of your property’s value. There are many purposes for getting an appraisal of your property, including the following:
- Save money at tax time
- Securing a bank mortgage
- Guide in selling or purchasing property
- Solving tax problems or tax planning
- Estate planning & establishing a basis
- Portfolio value update
- Division of property
- Business planning