Evaluations for lending decisions, nationwide

A supported market value for transactions that do not call for a full appraisal. Desktop and hybrid options for banks, credit unions and private lenders.

At a glance

1 business day

Residential desktop evaluations

5 business days

Commercial products without a site visit

Nationwide

Desktop and hybrid evaluations

Typical turn times. Your quote confirms the delivery date for your property.

What an evaluation gives you

An evaluation is a market value estimate that can take the place of an appraisal in certain lending transactions. Federal banking agencies set the rules for evaluations in the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines.

  • Residential and commercial evaluations
  • Desktop reports, or hybrid reports with a property inspection
  • Prepared with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines in view
  • A fee and a delivery date confirmed before we start

An evaluation may be enough when

  • The transaction falls under the regulatory appraisal thresholds
  • You are renewing, modifying or monitoring an existing loan
  • You need a supported value quickly, without a full report
When you need an appraisal instead

Property types we cover

Not on the list? Ask. We also take unique and specialty properties.

  • Industrial, light manufacturing and warehouses
  • Single- and multi-tenant offices
  • Retail buildings and centers
  • Restaurants, independent or franchise
  • Multifamily and condominiums
  • Two- to four-family residential
  • Residential
  • Short-term rentals
  • Vacant land, agricultural or development
  • Farm and ranch
  • Conference and convention centers
  • Development properties

How ordering works

1

Tell us about the property

Address, the product you need and the date you need it by. The form takes about a minute.

2

Get a fee and turn time

We reply by email with the fee, the delivery date and the product we recommend for your purpose.

3

Approve and we start

Sign the engagement online, or send your own engagement letter if you are a lender. We take it from there.

“They are always fast and easy to work with.”
John B. · sends evaluations every month · Google review

Questions about evaluations

Is an evaluation the same as an appraisal?

No. An appraisal is a formal opinion of value prepared under USPAP by a licensed or certified appraiser. An evaluation is a market value estimate that federal rules allow in place of an appraisal for certain transactions.

Who decides whether an evaluation is acceptable?

The lender does, under its regulator's rules and its own policy. If you are unsure, describe the transaction and we will recommend the product that fits.

How fast can you deliver?

Residential desktop evaluations typically take one business day. Commercial products without a site visit typically take five. Your quote confirms the date.

Do you cover properties outside Texas?

Yes. Evaluations, broker price opinions and desktop products are available nationwide.

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Broker price opinions

Commercial and residential BPOs, with desktop and hybrid options available nationwide.

For servicers, lenders and asset managers

Insurable replacement value

An independent estimate of what it would cost to replace the improvements, so coverage is set to the building and not to a guess.

For owners, lenders and insurers

Tell us about the property. We will send a fee and a turn time.

Get fee and turn time

Or call 817-385-1002 · orders@valquestre.com