Purchase & Refinance
Conventional and FHA mortgage appraisals ordered through your lender or appraisal management company, delivered in GSE-ready format, including UAD 3.6.
Residential Real Estate Appraisal
Independent home values for the Greater Houston area.
Burch Appraisals is a locally owned and operated firm providing credible, USPAP-compliant appraisals for lenders, homeowners, buyers, sellers, attorneys and estate representatives across Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston, Montgomery and Waller counties.
- Locally owned & operated
- Texas state-certified appraiser
- FHA/HUD approved
- UAD 3.6 ready
- E&O insured
BURCH
APPRAISALS
Burch Appraisals, LLC
Every kind of Houston-area home.
From Heights bungalows to raised homes on the coast, each property is inspected in person and compared with true local sales.
BungalowHouston Heights, Montrose Two-story suburbanKaty, Sugar Land, Pearland Raised coastal homeGalveston, Surfside, Kemah Ranch on acreageWaller, Alvin, Magnolia
Services
Appraisals for the decisions that matter.
Every report is based on a personal inspection, verified comparable sales and a clear explanation of how the value was reached.
Lender appraisals
Ordered through your lender or appraisal management company. Ask your lender to request Burch Appraisals.
PMI Removal
A current market value to support your servicer's review of a request to drop private mortgage insurance once you've built enough equity.
New Construction
Appraisals of proposed or under-construction homes from plans and specs for construction loans, plus 1004D final inspections at completion.
Foreclosure & REO
Market value opinions for lenders, servicers and asset managers handling foreclosures and bank-owned properties.
Private appraisals
For any purpose other than a mortgage loan. Order directly from us.
Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase & Private Sale
Know what a home is worth before you list it or pay cash for it, negotiate a sale between family members, or set a price for a for-sale-by-owner.
Estate, Trust & Date-of-Death
Retrospective appraisals for probate, trust administration and estate planning, and for establishing stepped-up cost basis for heirs.
Land & Rural Property
Vacant lots, acreage tracts and homes on land, with adjustments for size, frontage, flood zone, utilities and improvements.
Casualty Loss
Before-and-after values for hurricane, flood or fire damage, to support insurance claims and casualty loss documentation.
Bankruptcy
Current market value of a home or land for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings and trustee review.
Appraisal Review
An independent review of another appraiser's report to check its data, methods and conclusions for credibility.
Property types
Single-family
Condominiums
Townhomes
Custom homes
New construction
2–4 unit
Luxury homes
Waterfront
Manufactured homes
Vacation homes
Vacant land & acreage
Report forms
UAD 3.6 Redesigned URAR
1004 URAR
1073 Condo
1025 2–4 unit
2055 Exterior-only
1004D Update / completion
Land Vacant
Standards
USPAP
FIRREA
ANSI Z765 measurement
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
FHA/HUD approved
How it works
From order to report.
Every inspection is done by a local appraiser who knows the neighborhood. For mortgage loans, your lender orders the appraisal. For everything else, you can order directly.
Request
Send the property address, purpose of the appraisal and any deadlines. You'll get a fee quote and due date. Rush service is available on request.
Schedule
We set an inspection time that works for the owner, occupant or listing agent.
Inspect & research
An on-site inspection, photos and measurements to the ANSI Z765 standard, followed by research of recent comparable sales and market trends.
Report
You receive a signed report with the value opinion, supporting data and the reasoning behind every adjustment.
Service area
Six counties around Houston.
Gulf of Mexico ↘
Harris County
County seat: Houston
Don't see your city? If the property is in one of these six counties, we cover it. Properties just outside the area may be accepted case by case.
Questions
Common questions.
Anything else, just ask when you send your request.
How long does an appraisal take?
The inspection usually takes 30 to 90 minutes depending on the size of the home. Report turnaround depends on the property and current workload, so you'll get a firm due date with your quote before we schedule.
Do you offer rush service?
Yes. When you need a report sooner, ask for rush service when you order. Availability and the rush fee depend on the property, the deadline and current workload, and are confirmed with your quote.
How much does an appraisal cost?
Fees depend on the property type, size, location, report form and intended use. Send the address and purpose for a quote.
I'm getting a mortgage. Can I order the appraisal myself?
No. Federal appraiser-independence rules require the lender or its appraisal management company to order mortgage appraisals. You can ask your lender to request Burch Appraisals.
What should I have ready for the inspection?
Clear access to every room, the attic, garage and mechanical areas. A list of recent upgrades with dates and costs helps, along with any survey, HOA details or permits for additions.
Is an appraisal the same as a market analysis from a realtor?
No. An appraisal is an independent opinion of value prepared by a state-certified appraiser under USPAP standards. The appraiser has no stake in the sale price or the transaction.
Are you ready for UAD 3.6 and the new URAR?
Yes. Burch Appraisals is set up to deliver reports in the Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 format on the redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report required by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Lenders and AMCs can order in either the new format or the legacy forms during the transition.
Can you appraise a property as of a past date?
Yes. Retrospective appraisals are common for estates, where the value is needed as of the date of death.
Client portal
Your appraisals, in one secure place.
Sign in to order, share documents, track your assignment and download your finished report. New clients can create an account in a minute.
The portal link will be added once your Appravia account is set up.
Submit orders
Request a new appraisal with the property address, purpose and due date.
Upload documents
Send contracts, surveys, plans, upgrade lists and access instructions.
Check status
See when the inspection is scheduled and where your assignment stands.
Pay invoices
Pay your appraisal fee online by card.
Download reports
Your completed appraisal is available only to you, behind your login.
Order an appraisal
Place an order.
Tell us about the property and what the appraisal is for. We'll confirm the fee and turnaround time before scheduling the inspection.
Questions before you order? Contact us, or call or text 281-838-4416.
Ordering for yourself, an estate or a private sale?
You only need to fill in:
- Your name, phone and email
- The property address
- What the appraisal is for (pre-listing, estate, private sale, etc.)
- Any due date, plus access or contact notes
Lender or loan questions don't apply to you. Leave them blank, or enter "N/A" if the form requires an answer.
Once we accept your order, you'll get an email invite to the client portal to upload documents, pay and download your report. Lenders and AMCs: please order through the client portal.
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Contact us
Have a question?
Call, text, email or send a quick message. Ask about a property, a fee or a deadline, even if you're not ready to order yet.
- Phone
- 281-838-4416 (call or text)
- derek@burchappraisalstx.com
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm
Calls, texts and messages received after hours, on weekends or on holidays are answered the next business day. - Counties
- Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, Waller