You have probably noticed that the current appraisal industry has evolved into a highly competitive business. With the advent of state certification, there has been less emphasis placed on an appraiser's experience and qualifications. The result has been a lack of quality control and in some instances an inferior product. Wouldn't you like to know that your appraisals are performed by a highly qualified and reliable appraisal firm backed by a professional designation?

For example, the top credentials required for a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, the highest certification in the State of Texas, does not include a college degree. With only two years experience, a minimum of 165 hours of real estate-related courses, and the passing of one state exam, anyone can become state certified.

Apex Valuation consists of highly motivated, educated and dependable appraisers who have the experience and background to offer you the most efficient appraisal service. Our areas of primary practice include:

• Real Estate Appraisals - Residential and Commercial
• Appraisal Review - Residential and Commercial
• Feasibility and Market Studies
• Real Estate Brokerage

Apex Valuation is knowledgeable and qualified to perform appraisals on a myriad of properties. The majority of our work has been performed in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. However, we have appraised numerous commercial properties throughout the State of Texas, and can offer practical appraisal services to other states as well.

The owner/president of Apex Valuation is Mark C. Hopkins, MAI. Mark Hopkins has served on an appraisal review committee for the North Texas Chapter of The Appraisal Institute. During the past 15 years, he has appraised residential and commercial real estate locally, and has completed appraisals on institutional-grade commercial properties in the states of Texas, California, Oklahoma, Washington, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri. His area of expertise includes the valuation of apartments, motel/hotels, retail, office and industrial facilities, as well as numerous special-use facilities such as churches, car washes, and restaurants.

Our associate residential appraiser is Curtis Jackson.

Apex Valuation has a diverse clientele including owners, investors, lenders, estates, and attorneys. Of additional importance to our clients, we can offer quality commercial reports within a short time frame. Our commercial report turnaround is typically 3 to 4 weeks depending upon the scope of the assignment. We can also provide you with evaluations and summary appraisal reports at low costs within a one to two week period. Furthermore, our residential report turnaround is typically 3 to 7 days.