WHO WE SERVE · ST. LOUIS & KANSAS CITY

Different clients. Different decisions. One need for clarity.

From a family home to a commercial investment—and from everyday decisions to complex legal matters—True Value Appraisal helps people understand real estate value through independent, property-specific analysis.

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A service for your situation

Who can we help?

You don't need to speak appraisal jargon. Choose the group closest to your situation and explore the services that may fit your needs.

01 / WHO WE SERVE

Homeowners & Families

Understand your property's value before buying, selling, divorce, estate planning, tax appeals, or other major decisions.

Home value should not be a guessing game.RESIDENTIAL SERVICES →
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Attorneys & Legal Professionals

Divorce, probate, bankruptcy, property disputes, litigation, and retrospective valuation assignments require careful attention to effective dates and report scope.

Valuation evidence matched to the legal issue.LEGAL APPRAISALS →
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Executors, Trustees & Fiduciaries

Estate and trust administration may require current or historical valuations, including date-of-death opinions.

Help document value when responsibilities are significant.ESTATE APPRAISALS →
04 / WHO WE SERVE

Buyers, Sellers & Investors

Independent valuation can help inform private sales, pre-listing decisions, negotiations, acquisitions and property investments.

Market context for important decisions.EXPLORE SERVICES →
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Businesses & Commercial Owners

Office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, commercial land and certain special-use assignments may call for more detailed valuation work.

Property-specific commercial analysis.COMMERCIAL APPRAISALS →
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Real Estate Professionals

Agents, brokers, developers, builders, and property managers may need appraisals, reviews, land valuations and measurement services.

Valuation support for professional decisions.PROFESSIONAL SERVICES →
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Financial & Lending Professionals

Financing, collateral, portfolio analysis, and mortgage-insurance questions may call for an approved valuation with specific ordering requirements.

Lender instructions and independence come first.LENDING & FINANCIAL SERVICES →
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Government & Organizations

Agencies, nonprofits and institutions may require appraisals involving property acquisitions, dispositions, asset planning, or specialized scope.

Reviewed case by case for qualifications and scope.DISCUSS AN ASSIGNMENT →
For decisions that matter

Why does the right appraisal scope matter?

A homeowner selling a property, an attorney handling a divorce, and a trustee administering an estate may all need a value opinion—but not necessarily the same report, effective date, or intended users.

Our process begins by understanding the specific valuation question. That helps clarify whether you need a current appraisal, a retrospective opinion, a commercial valuation, or another specialized service.

Property types

Properties clients ask us to value

Residential

Single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, 2–4 unit properties, proposed construction and unique residences.

Commercial & Investment

Office, retail, industrial, warehouse, mixed-use, commercial condominiums, multifamily investment properties and investment real estate.

Land & Specialized

Vacant parcels, development land and special-use properties. Complex assignments are assessed individually for feasibility and qualifications.

Property and assignment eligibility depend on location, intended use, appraisal qualifications, research needs and availability.

How it works

From your question to a defined appraisal assignment.

Every client needs something different. Our process establishes expectations before the assignment begins.

STEP 01 / PROPERTY INFORMATION

Tell us your situation

Share the address, type of property, purpose, intended users and any effective date.

STEP 02 / SCOPE

We review the requirements

Our team confirms suitability, inspection needs, report scope, fee and anticipated delivery requirements.

STEP 03 / REPORT

Receive the agreed valuation

TVA completes the accepted assignment and delivers the report to the authorized client as agreed.

Frequently asked questions

Answers before you get started

Do I need to know exactly which appraisal service to request?

No. Send us the property address and explain the decision you're making. We can discuss what type of valuation assignment may fit.

Can the value be determined as of a date in the past?

Potentially. A retrospective appraisal uses historical market evidence and a specific effective date. Feasibility is assessed before an assignment is accepted.

Does the person paying for the appraisal decide its value?

No. Appraisal conclusions must be independent and based on relevant analysis rather than a requested target number.

Will a lender or court automatically accept the report?

No. Lenders, servicers, agencies and courts may have their own requirements. Verify the required scope and ordering process before engaging a private appraiser.

Can TVA appraise specialized or unusual real estate?

Some complex assignments may be considered depending on property type, location, scope, appropriate qualifications, and available market evidence.

How much does an appraisal cost and how quickly can it be completed?

Pricing and timing depend on property type, complexity, intended use, inspection and reporting requirements. TVA will provide assignment-specific information after reviewing your request.

Not sure where you fit?

Tell us what you're trying to accomplish.

Whether you're a homeowner, attorney, fiduciary, investor, business owner or real estate professional, we'll review the property details and help determine the appropriate next step.

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Submitting an inquiry does not constitute acceptance of an appraisal assignment.