Nationwide leader in compliant residential real estate appraisal solutions

Our mantra is simple: A company is only as strong as the team behind it. Since our inception in 1987, we’ve offered an appraiser-staff model that has fostered the ability for our appraisers across the country to set their own schedule while receiving a steady volume of work. Utilizing this model allows us to attract and retain the highest-caliber residential real estate appraisers in the industry with access to the latest in superior technology, technical support and benefit packages.

For our clients, this emphasizes our accountability in producing reliable, fully compliant residential real estate appraisal solutions and alternative valuation products. Metro-West Appraisal is the largest independent residential appraisal firm in the nation, with staff appraisers located in over 80 major metro markets throughout the United States. Each office is staffed with full-time W-2 appraisers, helping to maintain quality and consistency throughout our entire network. Clients are informed at every step of the appraisal process through our reporting and real-time status updates.

Our team has a blend of diverse backgrounds offering vast personal and professional experience. Several of our support staff and appraisers are fluent in Spanish and Arabic, allowing us to communicate with our clients’ customers who speak these languages. This enables us to provide more personalized service with an understanding of the changing regional marketplaces nationwide. Our appraisal professionals are prepared to serve institutions and individuals with equal care and consideration.


COMMITMENT TO QUALITY APPRAISALS

  • Maintain full $3 million Errors & Omissions Insurance Policy
  • Local market specialists at every branch nationwide
  • Appraisers are experienced in a variety of residential property types
  • Abide by all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines
  • All appraisals are performed in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) that were adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation
  • Full-time Quality Control Review team, which includes state-certified appraisers
  • Seasoned management team of appraisers to handle all escalated issues

RELIABLE VALUATION CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Borrower contact is made within 24 hours of receiving order
  • Appraisal delivery is typically within 48 hours of inspection
  • Average appraisal report turnaround time is 6.78 days
  • Reliable and courteous status department with extensive support
  • Staff appraisers who are fluent in Spanish and Arabic languages

COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL VALUATION SERVICES

Property types include:

  • Standard residential properties
  • High-value homes and complex properties
  • Multi-family homes
  • Townhomes
  • Condominiums
  • Residential lots

Specialty Appraisal Services include:

  • FHA/HUD appraisals
  • REO/Foreclosure
  • Relocation appraisals
  • Local market desk/field reviews
  • The National Review Division
  • Administrative reviews
  • High-value home specialists
  • Disaster inspections