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Appraisal Review Services
Serving Western Washington Property Owners Since 1992
service areas
- Pierce County, WA
- King County, WA
- Kitsap County, WA
- Thurston County, WA
- Pierce County, WA
- King County, WA
- Kitsap County, WA
- Thurston County, WA
service areas
- Pierce County, WA
- King County, WA
- Kitsap County, WA
- Thurston County, WA
Independent Appraisal Review Services
If you have received an appraisal that raises questions, you are not alone.
Sometimes a valuation result feels inconsistent with market activity.
Sometimes the methodology appears unclear.
Sometimes the numbers simply do not make sense.
An independent appraisal review provides an objective analysis of an existing appraisal report to determine whether it is credible, well-supported, and compliant with professional standards.
Atled Enterprises provides appraisal review services throughout Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, and King Counties for homeowners, attorneys, and real estate professionals seeking clarity.
What Is an Appraisal Review?
An appraisal review is a formal evaluation of another appraiser’s report. The purpose is not to automatically dispute value, but to assess whether the report:
- Uses appropriate comparable sales
- Applies reasonable and supported adjustments
- Accurately reflects property characteristics
- Complies with USPAP standards
- Contains logical, defensible conclusions
The review process focuses on analysis and professional standards — not assumptions.
When an Appraisal Review May Be Appropriate
You may consider a review if:
- A lender’s appraisal result appears inconsistent with market data
- An appraisal is being used in a divorce or estate matter
- A tax appeal valuation is being challenged
- A report contains factual errors or unclear adjustments
- Legal proceedings require an independent evaluation
An experienced review provides a perspective grounded in over 30 years of residential valuation practice.
Independent and Objective Analysis
Kelly Kelsoe has been a full-time residential real estate appraiser since 1992 and is a Washington State Certified Residential Appraiser.
All review assignments are performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
An appraisal review:
- Evaluates methodology
- Assesses data reliability
- Reviews market support
- Documents findings clearly and professionally
Independence and objectivity are central to the process.
Serving Western Washington Property Owners
Independent appraisal review services are provided throughout Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, and King Counties, including Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Silverdale, Olympia, and surrounding communities.
While much private review work is concentrated in the Pierce and Kitsap County markets, service continues to expand throughout Thurston County and the broader region.
What an Appraisal Review Is Not
An appraisal review is not automatically a second appraisal.
In some cases, a review may determine that the original report is reasonable and well-supported. In other cases, the review may identify material deficiencies that warrant further action.
The purpose is clarity, not advocacy.
Request an Appraisal Review Consultation
If you have concerns about an existing appraisal in Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, or King County, contact Atled Enterprises to discuss your situation and determine whether a review is appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Appraisal Review Services
An appraisal review is an independent evaluation of an existing appraisal report. The review analyzes whether the original appraisal was developed in accordance with professional standards and whether its conclusions are supported by relevant market data.
A review does not automatically change the original value conclusion. It provides an objective analysis of the report’s credibility and methodology.
Appraisal reviews are often requested when:
- A property owner questions a value conclusion
- An attorney needs an independent evaluation
- A real estate professional seeks a second opinion
- A lending decision is being evaluated
- Discrepancies or concerns arise within an existing report
The purpose is to assess the quality and support behind the original appraisal
Not necessarily.
An appraisal review evaluates the original report. Depending on the scope of work, the review may:
- Agree with the original value
- Identify deficiencies in methodology or support
- Conclude that the value is not adequately supported
If a new opinion of value is required, that would involve a separate appraisal assignment.
Yes. An appraisal review prepared in compliance with USPAP standards may be used in legal proceedings if necessary.
If court testimony or appearance is required, it must be arranged in advance, and additional fees apply.
Appraisal reviews may be requested by:
- Property owners
- Attorneys
- Real estate professionals
- Financial institutions
- Other parties with a legitimate interest in the valuation
The intended use and user of the review are defined at the time of engagement.
Yes. Review assignments are completed in accordance with professional confidentiality standards. Distribution of the report is governed by the engagement agreement and applicable appraisal regulations.
Turnaround time depends on the complexity of the original report and the scope of the review assignment. Timing and expectations are discussed at the time of engagement.