How Much Does a Commercial Appraisal Cost in Texas? (2026 Pricing Guide)

If you are a lender, credit union, or investor budgeting for a commercial valuation, the first questions are usually the same: what will it cost, and how long will it take? At ValQuest Property Solutions we believe in transparent pricing, so here is a clear breakdown of our 2026 commercial valuation pricing in Texas and across our national network.

Evaluation vs. appraisal: which do you need?

A commercial evaluation is a streamlined valuation that conforms to the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines (IAEG) and NCUA standards. It can be ordered by federally regulated institutions when a full appraisal is not required, and it is faster and more cost-effective. A summary or narrative appraisal is a USPAP-compliant report certified by a licensed appraiser, used when a formal appraisal is required.

Commercial evaluation pricing (from $700)

Our IAEG/NCUA-conforming evaluations are delivered in 5 business days, with 2-day expedited delivery available. Starting prices:

• Sales Comparison Approach - Land Only: $700

• Sales Comparison Approach: $700

• Sales Comparison + Income Approach: $900

• Sales, Income & Cost Approaches: quoted by scope

Summary appraisal pricing (from $1,300)

Our USPAP-compliant summary appraisals are delivered in 7 business days, with 3-day expedited delivery available. Starting prices:

• Sales Comparison Approach - Land Only: $1,300

• Sales Comparison Approach - Improved: $1,500

• Sales Comparison + Income Approaches: $1,800

• Sales Comparison + Income Approaches + Land Value: $2,000

• Sales Comparison + Income + Cost Approaches: $2,400

Narrative appraisals

For complex assignments, litigation, or the highest analytical depth, narrative appraisals are quoted by property type, scope, and timing. They include a court-defensible deliverable, a highest-and-best-use determination, and full sales, income, cost, and land analysis.

What affects the final price?

Final pricing depends on property type, complexity, and the availability of market data. Interior and exterior inspections, expedited delivery, and preliminary environmental reports are available for additional fees. We value all major commercial property types, including multifamily, retail, office, mixed-use, self-storage, warehouse, shopping center, and land.

How fast can you get it?

Standard turnaround is 5 business days for evaluations and 7 business days for summary appraisals, with expedited 2-day and 3-day options available when you are on a deadline.

Get a quote

Every assignment is a little different, so the best way to get an exact number is to request a quote. Call 817-385-1002 or email orders@valquestre.com with the property address, property type, and intended use, and we will recommend the right product and price.

Pricing reflects 2026 rates and is subject to property type, complexity, and availability of market data.