5 Best Real Estate Appraisal Services in Houston (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

An appraisal that comes in low can blow up a sale or a refinance, so choosing among real estate appraisal services in Houston actually matters. The five firms below have logged 543 Google reviews combined, and the top pick holds a perfect 5.0 across 211 of them, which is a rare thing to see in a field where a single low comp can turn a client sour.

Short answer: National Property Appraisal Group leads with a perfect 5.0 rating across 211 reviews for residential appraisals. Young Appraisal Services in Sugar Land follows at 4.8 on 126 reviews with a 3-day turnaround. Two firms on this list serve different niches worth knowing: Alexander Appraisal & Estate Services focuses on estate and personal property, not home valuations, and National Appraisal Partners handles commercial, not residential, real estate.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	National Property Appraisal Group	5.0 ★	211	Overall / residential appraisals	View ›
2	Alexander Appraisal & Estate Services	4.7 ★	143	Estate and personal property appraisals, not home valuations	View ›
3	Young Appraisal Services	4.8 ★	126	Fast turnaround on residential appraisals	View ›
4	Advanced Appraisal Solutions	4.8 ★	32	Complex or specialized valuations	View ›
5	National Appraisal Partners, LLP	4.7 ★	31	Commercial real estate appraisals, not residential	View ›

5 Best Real Estate Appraisal Services in Houston (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

National Property Appraisal Group

5.0211 Google reviews

National Property Appraisal Group is a residential real estate appraisal firm serving the Houston area, run in large part through appraiser Chris Evans, whose name comes up in nearly every review. The firm handles standard home appraisals for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Reviewers describe a process that includes a detailed report and clear explanation of methodology.

What people praise

Chris Evans named directly and repeatedly for professionalism and thoroughness
Reports delivered quickly, with one reviewer citing under a week
Real estate professionals say the explanations help them understand valuations better
A perfect 5.0 rating across 211 reviews, the deepest and cleanest record on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating5 / 5

Review volume211 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The clear top pick: a perfect rating on the largest review base here, with the same name showing up as the reason in review after review.

Website +1832-900-4777 Directions

503 McKeever Rd #1514, Arcola, TX 77583

#2↩ Responds to reviews

Alexander Appraisal & Estate Services

4.7143 Google reviews

Alexander Appraisal & Estate Services is a Houston firm specializing in personal property appraisal, estate liquidation, and fine art brokerage, not standard residential real estate appraisals. Its own site describes services like estate, trust, and probate appraisals, antique and fine art appraisals, and divorce or insurance valuations. If you need a home appraised for a mortgage or sale, this isn't the right fit; if you're settling an estate or need personal property valued, it is.

What people praise

Estate sales described as meticulously organized with fair pricing
Staff called out repeatedly as friendly and professional during a difficult time
Handles specialized appraisals like fine art and antiques that general appraisers don't cover

Worth knowing

One detailed review described a frustrating multi-week communication breakdown during an estate sale process

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume143 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: Ranks here on a strong 4.7, but it's an estate and personal-property specialist, not a residential real estate appraiser. Know which service you actually need before calling.

Website +1713-806-9294 Directions

10903 Chevy Chase Dr, Houston, TX 77042

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Young Appraisal Services

4.8126 Google reviews

Young Appraisal Services is a residential real estate appraisal firm based in Sugar Land, covering Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Montgomery counties. The firm advertises a 3-business-day standard turnaround with next-day service available when needed, aimed at lenders, mortgage brokers, and homeowners. Its site cites 20 years in business.

What people praise

Fast turnaround repeatedly confirmed by reviewers, not just claimed on the website
Staff members named directly, including detailed praise for thoroughness
Long-time clients report consistent quality across multiple appraisals over the years

Worth knowing

One detailed review disputed the comparable properties and adjustments used in an appraisal, a reminder that a low appraisal can happen even with a reputable firm

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Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume126 · 87th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.8 across 126 reviews backed by genuine repeat business from real estate professionals, making it a strong choice when speed matters.

Website +1281-903-7771 Directions

510 Brooks St, Sugar Land, TX 77478

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Advanced Appraisal Solutions

4.832 Google reviews

Advanced Appraisal Solutions is a Friendswood-based residential appraisal firm covering the Greater Houston metro, led by a Certified Residential Appraiser who handles 1-4 unit residential properties. Reviewers and the firm's own site point to work beyond standard buyer/seller appraisals, including divorce asset separation, tax donation valuation, and property tax protests. The firm also publishes market analysis content aimed at real estate professionals.

What people praise

Appraiser Ricky Howard named directly across nearly every review for thoroughness and communication
Handles more complex, less common appraisal needs like divorce and tax protest cases
Realtors specifically praise the willingness to explain findings and answer follow-up questions

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this page at 32, so the sample is thinner than the others

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume32 · 82nd

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.8 rating on a much smaller sample than the leaders. Worth a call for complex valuation needs, but the newer track record means less data to lean on.

Website +1832-706-5339 Directions

409 Oak Vista Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

National Appraisal Partners, LLP

4.731 Google reviews

National Appraisal Partners is a Houston commercial real estate appraisal firm staffed by MAI-designated appraisers, covering property types like industrial, office, retail, and multi-family across multiple Texas markets. It is not a residential home appraiser: its client base is commercial brokers and lenders needing valuations for buildings, not individual homeowners needing a house appraised. If you're buying or refinancing a home, one of the other firms on this list is the better call.

What people praise

Commercial brokers describe using the firm for over a decade with consistent results
Covers multiple Texas markets, not just Houston
Reports described as detailed and reliably on time

Worth knowing

Not a fit for standard residential home appraisals

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume31 · 76th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rounds out the list at 4.7, and it earns its place on commercial expertise specifically, not residential work.

Website +1713-463-8761 Directions

3203 Edloe St, Houston, TX 77027

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How we score

Rating is each firm’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many clients actually rated them, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, since a 5.0 on 211 reviews carries more weight than a 4.8 on 32. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No firm can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a home appraisal cost in Houston? (2026)

None of the firms on this page publish specific residential appraisal fees on their sites or in reviews, and pricing varies by property type, size, and how quickly you need the report. Reach out directly for a quote, and ask whether rush turnaround changes the price.

Serving all of Houston

This list covers Greater Houston, including Sugar Land, Friendswood, and Arcola on the south side, plus firms based inside the city near the Galleria and Uptown. Several also cover Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Montgomery counties. If you’re searching for a real estate appraiser near me in Houston, most of these firms travel across the metro rather than sticking to one neighborhood.

What to ask before you hire an appraiser

Are you appraising residential, commercial, or personal property specifically?
What’s your typical turnaround time, and is rush service available?
What comparable sales will you be using, and how recent are they?
Are you a Certified Residential Appraiser or MAI-designated for commercial work?
What’s the fee, and does it change based on property size or complexity?
Can I request a reconsideration of value if I disagree with the comps used?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these appraisal services?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for real estate appraisal firms across Houston, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and how recently customers are still reviewing.

How often is this updated?

This list was verified in August 2026 using live Google data. We refresh it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which firms on this list handle residential home appraisals?

National Property Appraisal Group, Young Appraisal Services, and Advanced Appraisal Solutions all focus on residential real estate. Alexander Appraisal & Estate Services specializes in estate and personal property, and National Appraisal Partners focuses on commercial real estate.

Which firm has the most Google reviews?

National Property Appraisal Group has the most at 211, followed by Alexander Appraisal & Estate Services at 143.

The bottom line

National Property Appraisal Group is the safest default for a standard residential appraisal: a perfect rating on the deepest review base on this page. If your needs are estate, personal property, or commercial, match the specialist instead of defaulting to the top name.

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