Martin's Appraisals

Martin’s Appraisals is an independent residential appraisal practice providing thorough, well-documented valuation services for lenders, attorneys, estates, and private property owners.

With experience dating back to 2004, I’ve completed assignments on a wide range of properties, including standard single-family homes, rural residences, small acreages, hobby farms, and properties with outbuildings and unique site characteristics.

Every report is prepared to be clear, supportable, and compliant with current industry standards, including USPAP and applicable lender guidelines.

• Certified Residential in Maryland & Pennsylvania
• Comfortable with rural, suburban, and agricultural-influenced markets
• Detailed narrative commentary – not “check-box only” reports
• Professional communication with homeowners, agents, and attorneys
• Focus on reasonable turn-times and realistic scheduling

Common assignment types include, but are not limited to:

• Pre-listing and pre-purchase appraisals for sellers and buyers
• Refinance and home equity loan appraisals
• Estate and “Date of Death” valuations for attorneys and families
• Divorce and marital settlement appraisals
• PMI removal / loan-to-value review
• Tax assessment appeal support
• Retrospective and prospective value opinions when needed

• Single-family detached and attached homes
• 2–4 unit residential income properties (where applicable)
• Rural residences with acreage
• Small agricultural-type and hobby farm properties
• Homes with barns, outbuildings, and unique site improvements

If you are unsure whether your property or intended use fits within these categories, feel free to call or email with a brief description of the assignment.

I work with a variety of clients, including banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, attorneys, accountants, and fiduciaries. Assignments are accepted with clear engagement letters and communication about turn-time expectations and intended use.

Reports are delivered electronically in PDF format, and can be tailored to meet many common lender form requirements and narrative needs for legal and estate work.

• USPAP-compliant reports with clearly stated scope of work
• Support for estate, divorce, and tax matters
• Availability for follow-up questions about the report
• Ability to address rural and mixed-use influences where applicable