The Appraisal Firm

real estate appraiser

About us

Do you need to know what it's worth? The Appraisal Firm is your premier choice for residential real estate appraisal services. I have been providing residential appraisals of homes and land in East Tennessee since 1997 for pre-listing valuation, mortgage lending, divorce, tax planning, estate settlement, litigation (expert witness) testimony, TennCare recovery, etc... We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for over 20 years. Give us a call today to discuss your needs. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO HIRE AN APPRAISER FOR A MORTGAGE THAT YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR (FOR A REFINANCE OR A PURCHASE) YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT ON YOUR LENDER TO ORDER THE APPRAISAL, AS CURRENT LAW STIPULATES THAT THE CONSUMER MAY NOT CONTRACT THE APPRAISER DIRECTLY. HOWEVER, IN SOME INSTANCES IF YOU REQUEST THAT YOUR LENDER CONTRACT OUR COMPANY, THE APPRAISAL FIRM, WE MAY BE ABLE TO COMPLETE YOUR MORTGAGE LENDING APPRAISAL AS WELL.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes

Reviews

4.429 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
69%
4
14%
3
10%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.4
responsiveness
4.3
Showing 1-25 of 29 reviews

Lois H.
10/2024
5.0
David was outstanding. He provided a very comprehensive appraisal and we felt the price was excellent given the detail in the appraisal. He was always responsive to questions and was very patient with us. I would definitely recommend this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rishi R.
05/2024
5.0
David was not working when I was trying to reach him and so was not available. We decided not to proceed with the appraisal and David refunded my deposit. Thanks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Don G.
03/2024
5.0
Was completed quickly

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Robert R.
08/2023
4.0
David did a very good appraisal report. He was prompt and courteous when conducting the appraisal on site.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David G.
05/2023
4.5
Good job ð

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Melanie M.
04/2023
5.0
Report was well done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary V.
06/2022
5.0
David was very polite, and professional and we got the appraisal report sooner than expected. Very complete and detailed. He made himself available to answer all of my questions. I recommend them highly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas E.
03/2022
2.0
I searched for Appraisers on Home Advisor. Mr. Landes was prompt to call me; and every phone call prior to the home visit was prompt. He came to the home on January 22 to gather information. The situation was a little out of the ordinary, so he said it would take 7-10 days for him to complete the appraisal. I called him on February 10 to check on the status. He stated that he sent the appraisal to me within a few days of our meeting; and did not know why I had not received it. I told him that I would send him an email, so he could reply to my email with the appraisal attached (in case there was some issue with how the email was being typed in). He said he could get the appraisal sent again by the following Tuesday (2/15). I did not receive it that time either. I have called several times. I never reach him; and never receive a returned phone call. I have emailed several times and never receive a reply. I have checked ALL folders in my email every time; so I know it did not go to my junk or spam folders. On my phone messages, I have basically begged him not to make me have to leave a bad review; and still have not received a returned phone call. At this point, I just want my money back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
2.0

$600

HOWARD d.
05/2021
4.0
David did a professional job for a fair price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Forest M.
10/2020
5.0
N/A

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$465

Pamela W.
06/2020
3.0
David Landes basically robbed me. I was finally able to get a hold of him to appraise my home and he did come out to look the place over. I gave him almost 1 month to send me my appraisal. When I called him he insisted he sent it to me but he would send it again. No appraisal still and now he will not answer his phone. UPDATE 7/2: I rescind my previous review, as David has come through and sent me my appraisal. Not sure what the issue was as far as communication went, but he provided what I paid for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Peter D.
04/2020
4.5
Arrived on time and in a timely manner. Produced a quality 58 page report (electronically) We had a misunderstanding on the e-mail address that created a minimal delay but not a problem. David made himself immediately available for questions and protected the security of the service by getting approval first before speaking to others about the property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Angela S.
04/2020
5.0
Very professional and I would highly recommend!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie B.
02/2020
5.0
Very professional and courteous. Provided great details and information.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ELIZABETH B.
01/2020
5.0
David was thorough, knowledgeable, professional and fast ! He met his promised deadline for my appraisal even through the hectic holidays! I am a realtor and property investor and will use him for my properties and refer my clients to him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

MYRON P.
12/2019
5.0
David was very friendly and thorough. Highly recommend. Thank You!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Marsha L.
11/2019
5.0
David showed up on time and produced a professional report within the timeframe stated. I will use him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Therese H.
10/2019
1.0
Our appraisal from this company was completely off. We have a 4 bed 3 1/2 bath home with 2 fireplaces with completely updated finishes on 5 acres with a pool. Appraisal showed us with 3 bed 2 1/2 bath with 1 fireplace. the sq. ft. used in our appraisal was way off as well. Comparable properties used were not as updated as our house yet we were given a value below the comparables. This appraiser gave us a value of $628,000. One week after receiving this appraisal we sold our property for $715,000. Don'tt use this company if you want accuracy and value for your money.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
0.5
responsiveness
1.0

$400

JERRY U.
07/2019
3.5
Good service would recommend to others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
3.5
responsiveness
3.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

David B.
05/2019
5.0
I appreciated the format/detail of the final report. It took about two weeks to get the report but it was worth the money, effort and time. The pictures of mine and comparable homes will really help for future plans.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Diane R.
04/2019
5.0
A little more expensive than the competition but all went well I would recommend him again

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gary H.
06/2018
5.0
Very good customer service, the only thing. The only reason I gave 4.5 stars for customer service is his slow response time in responding to phone calls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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Contact information

10005 El Pinar Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922


Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

Service Categories

real estate appraiser

FAQ

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Yes, The Appraisal Firm offers free project estimates.
No, The Appraisal Firm does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Appraisal Firm does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Appraisal Firm does not offer emergency services.
No, The Appraisal Firm does not offer warranties.

Contact information

10005 El Pinar Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922


Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed