Hester Appraisals & Consulting is a leading provider of real estate valuations for the Middle Georgia residential and commercial real estate marketplaces.

Who Uses Us?

• Mortgage Professionals
  Got a problem borrower or a quirky property? We aren’t psychic - we actually have to do an appraisal before we can tell you what the property is worth. That requires research, and enough time to do it. We work with our clients to provide thorough valuation analyses while accommodating closing schedules. Check out our online order management system for online ordering, status updates, and report delivery.
• Lending Institutions, REO Property Managers
  Lender-owned property often requires extensive repair. Hester Appraisals & Consulting’s appraisers are experienced at estimating repair costs, and evaluating the effect of repairs on market value and marketing time. We know you've got to maximize your return, without taking forever on the market. We give you the info you need, when you need it.
• Real Estate Professionals
  Need help with one of those “unusual” listings? Does your seller think their home is a palace, when prospective buyers think it’s much less? Call Hester Appraisals & Consulting for an independent opinion of the value. We love those difficult assignments!
• Sellers
  Selling your home yourself? Working with an agent but wishing you had a second opinion? Call Hester Appraisals & Consulting for a marketing consultation, and we will help you determine the best pricing strategy for your home.
• Buyers
  Buying a home? Not as familiar with the market as you’d like to be? Protect yourself by getting an independent analysis of the home’s market value. Call us for an appraisal, or a pre-purchase consultation. And ask your lender to use Hester Appraisals & Consulting when you apply for your loan.
• Homeowners
  Want to get rid of those PMI (private mortgage insurance) payments on your home? Lender requirements for PMI removal vary, so check with your lender first. If the lender must order the appraisal, ask them to use Hester Appraisals & Consulting. Otherwise, call us directly. We are Certified Appraisers in the state of Georgia, and can do any type of residential appraisal they require.
• Estates and Trusts
  Whether you need an appraisal for estate tax purposes or you’re considering selling the folks’ old homestead, Hester Appraisals & Consulting can help. We’ve got years of experience appraising property for estate management. And we’ll tailor our appraisal reports to give you all the information you need for a reasonable fee.
• Divorces
  Getting divorced can be traumatic enough without haggling over the value of your home. Call Hester Appraisals & Consulting for an independent, professional opinion of your home’s market value.

In divorce cases we are sometimes asked to skew the appraisal one way or another, depending on who ordered the appraisal and whether or not they're keeping the house. Please note that this goes against our sense of fair play, not to mention our professional ethics. We won’t do it. But we’ll be glad to give you a professional, unbiased appraisal which you can take to court.

What Does It Cost?
We charge according to the amount of work involved and the complexity of the assignment.

Our investment in training and technology has helped our customers greatly reduce their workload. By offering on-line appraisal ordering, coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of the final product, we are able to eliminate the run around and phone tag hassles associated with this process. And since this process saves us money as well, we can keep our rates competitive with anybody in the industry.

How Do I Order An Appraisal?
Through this web site, you can perform a number of tasks. Click on the Order button on the navigation bar to order an appraisal online. Or, spend some time and find out a bit more about the appraisal business. The more you know, the better decision you can make. Check back frequently, as our content is regularly being updated.