Certified Appraisals
Accurate Valuations for Exceptional Properties
An appraisal is more than a number—it’s the foundation for sound decision‑making. Our Certified Appraisals service is led by a State‑Certified Residential Appraiser with over two decades of experience valuing distinctive properties across Florida. From luxury estates and waterfront homes to custom builds and non‑conforming parcels, we deliver unbiased reports you can trust.
Why Work with a Certified Appraiser?
Defensible Valuations – We comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), ensuring our reports stand up to scrutiny by lenders, courts and tax authorities. Learn more about USPAP standards on the Appraisal Foundation’s website.
Beyond Automated Estimates – Online estimates often miss nuances such as view corridors, dockage, or functional obsolescence. We inspect condition, analyze local trends and adjust for features that algorithms overlook.
Specialized Expertise – Luxury, waterfront and custom properties require more than a sales‑price comparison. Our experience helps identify premium value drivers and deliver precise adjustments.
Consulting Options – Not every situation calls for a full appraisal. When you’re exploring renovations, considering a sale, or simply want clarity without triggering lending regulations, we provide valuation consulting reports that offer professional insight without formal paperwork.
Who Benefits from Our Appraisals
Homeowners – Whether you’re preparing to list, challenge a tax assessment, or settle an estate, a defensible appraisal helps you make informed decisions.
Investors & Developers – Make acquisition and improvement choices with confidence, knowing the numbers reflect true market conditions.
Attorneys & Fiduciaries – Obtain impartial third‑party valuations for probate, divorce, or dispute resolution.
Real Estate Professionals – Provide your clients with pricing guidance and resolve appraisal gaps that could derail transactions.
When to Choose Consulting Instead of a Full Appraisal
If you are not yet ready to sell or refinance, need an estimate for renovation planning, or wish to understand value without involving banks or government agencies, a consulting assignment may be a better fit. You’ll receive expert analysis and guidance while preserving discretion.
Connect With Us
Get clarity on your property’s true worth. Contact us to request a full appraisal or discuss a consulting assignment. You deserve numbers you can bank on.
The Equity Authority provides Valuation & Consultancy Services and Mentorship as its primary focus. Sheryl L. Houck holds active licensure as a Florida State-Certified Residential Appraiser (Cert Res Appr RD4825) and as a Florida Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate (SL3108642).
Any valuation, analysis, or consulting services are performed solely under Ms. Houck’s appraiser license. Real estate sales activity is conducted in affiliation with eXp Realty, LLC, 7001 Discovery Blvd, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32216, in compliance with Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) regulations. The Equity Authority maintains a national network of licensed real estate professionals in every U.S. ZIP code and extends across 22 countries through the eXp Realty platform.
It is the responsibility of The Equity Authority to clearly disclose and differentiate when services are provided as Valuations & Consultancy versus Sales Collaboration that may result in a commission through eXp Realty or its global referral network.
Nothing on this website, in its materials, or within any course offerings should be construed as an appraisal assignment, nor should any information be interpreted as financial, tax, or investment advice. All appraisal services are performed in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). All real estate sales services are offered exclusively through eXp Realty, a licensed real estate brokerage.
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