About Watkins Appraisal Services

Watkins Appraisal Services Mission Statement

Watkins Appraisal Services was founded on the principles of responsibility in customer service, efficiency in workmanship, and consistently reliable expertise dispensed by qualified professionals. We are committed to providing competent and accredited third party, real estate evaluations and advisory services.

Appraisal Services and Code of Ethics

Our comprehensive list of appraisal services includes reports for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, as well as vacant lot and agricultural land market evaluations; replacement cost analysis for insurance and appraisals for litigation and arbitration purposes. Our qualified experts also offer reports as feasibility studies and lease rate surveys among various categories of real estate consultation. With a proven track record for service excellence in the Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris and Sussex County regions, Watkins Appraisal Services adheres to all regulations and codes of conduct as outlined in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Committed Appraisers

With an extensive record of proven efficiency, Watkins Appraisal Services is committed to providing the highest level of service and appraisal reports that meet each client’s specific needs. We are certified members in good standing of the American Society of Appraisers and are fully insured against all liability.

The Watkins Appraisal Services Team

Our entire team of licensed professionals is comprised of well-trained specialists, experienced in the fields of residential property appraisal, commercial real estate appraisal, including, retail, industrial, hotels, motels, office and development lands. Watkins Appraisal Services also offers expert witnesses authorized to provide testimony in a court of law, in addition to offering consultation in all areas of real estate advisory activities, including market feasibility studies, assessment appeals and lease disputes, among others.

Watkins Appraisals & Consultation provides honest and ethical appraisals

Watkins Appraisals & Consultation has worked hard for its reputation for producing competent and ethically superior appraisals. To learn more Contact us

Sources and Affiliations

Watkins Appraisal Services maintains an extensive electronic database that allows us to serve clients to the highest level in any type of real estate transaction and advisory activity. We are available to discuss the entire appraisal process during a free consultation carried out in the strictest of confidence. Please call our office for more information and for answers to any questions you may have.

Who Needs Real Estate Appraisal?

Watkins Appraisal Services has provided a broad range of services to a client base that includes everyone from the typical homeowner, a diverse range of real estate sellers, home and commercial real estate buyers and an extensive list of professionals including attorneys, accountants, major financial institutions, government and non-profit agencies.

Appraisal Report Types

In a timely fashion, we provide accurate appraisal reports within the full scope of standard and long narrative format types to meet the specific needs of our clients and in keeping with all pertinent industry guidelines.

Facts About Appraisal Confidentiality and Ethics

  • An appraiser is bound to protect the confidentiality of the appraiser – client relationship.
  • An appraiser must not disclose confidential information or results for a client unless specifically authorized by the client to do so.
  • An appraiser must always act in good faith with regard to the legitimate interest of the client and in the communication of assignment results.
  • An appraiser must comply with, and remain aware of, all confidentiality and privacy laws and regulations applicable in an assignment

Other Services

  • Appraisal Review Service
  • Desktop Appraisal
  • Market Rental Analysis Report Appraisals for Non-Profits