MBA Appraisal Services

What MBA Appraisal Services does

MBA Appraisal Services, Inc. is a privately held professional appraisal firm headquartered in Riverdale, Georgia, operating in the metropolitan Atlanta area, including Clayton County and surrounding communities. The firm provides real estate valuation services across residential (single-family, FHA, PMI removal, estate, divorce, date-of-death, relocation) and commercial (industrial, office, retail, multi-family, special-purpose) properties, supplemented by advisory work including market studies, marketability studies, financial feasibility studies, highest and best use analyses, property tax consulting, and development consulting. Specialized practices include appraisal reviews, expert witness testimony, condemnation / eminent domain, foreclosure / REO, and assessment appeal services. Operations are technology-enabled through mobile devices, cloud sync, and laser measurers for field-to-office data flow, complemented by a web-based online ordering system with automated status updates and electronic report delivery. The platform is built on a la mode, inc. infrastructure (Titus, Mercury, WinTotal software).

The business operates a fee-for-service professional services model with quote-based pricing determined by property type, location, and assignment complexity. Its customer base spans the Atlanta-area financial services market (national mortgage companies, local lenders, banks, REO / foreclosure desks), legal and accounting professionals (divorce, estate, partnership dissolutions, expert witness), government and tax entities (condemnation, assessment appeals), and individual consumers (home buyers, sellers, FSBO sellers, individual businesses). Marketing and distribution rely on the firm website, direct lender referral relationships, and its standing on the HUD FHA Roster of approved residential appraisers, which provides regulated access to FHA-backed originations. All work is performed in conformance with USPAP standards and applicable state appraiser licensing.

Name

MBA Appraisal Services

Legal name

MBA Appraisal Services, Inc.

Website

https://mbaappraisals.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MBA Appraisal Services is a Georgia state-certified, FHA-approved real estate appraisal firm in Riverdale, GA, providing residential and commercial valuations plus advisory and litigation support across the metropolitan Atlanta market for mortgage lenders, legal and tax professionals, government agencies, and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Appraisal Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (531320)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal (BPAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Property Appraisal (BPAJAKAB), Residential Property Appraisal (BPAJAKAA), Industrial Property Appraisal (BPAJAKAC), Multi-Family & Affordable Housing Appraisal (BPAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Real estate appraisals
• Property valuation services
• Commercial property appraisals
• Residential property appraisals
• Mortgage lending appraisals

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Appraisal Services: Fee-for-service professional appraisal services. Pricing is quote-based, depending on property type, location, and complexity of the assignment. Services include residential and commercial valuations, specialty appraisals, and review services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MBA Appraisal Services provides certified residential and commercial real estate valuation reports in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia market. Its core business is fee-for-service property appraisals for mortgage lenders, refinancing, purchase transactions, estate settlements, divorce, tax matters, condemnation, and litigation, supported by online ordering, mobile field technology, and electronic delivery. The firm also performs appraisal reviews, home and commercial inspections, and market/feasibility/highest-and-best-use studies.

Product overview

MBA Appraisal Services is a full-service real estate appraisal firm offering residential and commercial property valuations in the metropolitan Atlanta area. The company's core offering consists of property valuation reports (residential and commercial), supported by specialized services including estate appraisals, divorce settlements, relocation services, foreclosure/REO appraisals, PMI removal, and expert witness testimony. The firm provides technology-enabled services through mobile appraising and online ordering with electronic delivery. Advisory services include market studies, property tax consulting, development consulting, and assessment appeals. Educational resources including appraisal, inspection, and PMI videos complement the service portfolio. All appraisals are performed in compliance with USPAP standards and state licensing requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Property Valuation Reports Professional USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for single-family residential properties using the sales comparison approach, providing independent opinions of fair market value for mortgage lending, refinancing, home equity loans, and purchase transactions in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
• Commercial Property Valuation Reports USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for commercial properties including industrial parks, light manufacturing, warehouses, office buildings, restaurants, multi-family apartment buildings, co-ops, condominiums, fitness centers, and conference centers in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
• Land Valuation Reports Professional appraisals specifically focused on undeveloped or developed land parcels, including raw land and improved land analysis, for buyers, sellers, lenders, and investors.
• FHA Appraisals Appraisals performed by HUD FHA Roster-approved appraisers for Federal Housing Administration-backed home loans, using the standardized Fannie Mae forms including URAR 1004 and 2055 Exterior Only.
• Estate Appraisals USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate settlement, estate tax purposes, and executor responsibilities, including date-of-death valuations with retroactive effective dates supported by contemporaneous sales research.
• Divorce Settlement Appraisals Court-defensible appraisals for divorce proceedings providing fair market value opinions with confidentiality protections under USPAP ethics rules for use in marital property division.
• Employee Relocation Appraisals Relocation appraisal services using the ERC Residential Appraisal Report format that forecasts anticipated sales price within 120–180 day timeframes for corporate relocation programs.
• Foreclosure / REO Appraisal Specialized appraisals for properties in foreclosure or Real Estate Owned (REO) status, providing fair market value, as-is, as-repaired, and quick sale valuations for lenders.
• Pre-Listing Appraisals Pre-sale appraisals helping homeowners and real estate agents set realistic listing prices, identify property improvements, and support negotiation prior to going to market.
• Date of Death Valuations Retroactive appraisals establishing property values as of a specific date in the past for estate tax and probate purposes, with expertise in researching contemporaneous sales.
• Condemnation / Eminent Domain Appraisals Appraisals for government condemnation proceedings, determining just compensation including larger parcel and remainder valuations per constitutional requirements.
• Property Tax Consulting Expert assistance with property tax assessment challenges, appeals, and negotiations with taxing authorities.
• Assessment Appeal Services Professional appraisal services for property tax assessment appeals, including independent third-party reports and expert testimony at appeal hearings.
• Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Removal Appraisal Appraisal-based service to help homeowners request removal of PMI when loan-to-value ratio reaches 80% or below, in compliance with the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998.
• Appraisal Reviews Independent review services evaluating the compliance and quality of appraisals performed by others, available in desk, field, short form, and narrative formats per Federal Reserve guidelines.
• Expert Witness Testimony Expert witness and litigation support services for valuation disputes, including testimony on condemnation, eminent domain, estate, divorce, and property tax matters.
• Home Inspections Comprehensive inspection of residential properties to assess condition, identify defects, and provide detailed condition reports for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
• Commercial Property Inspections Detailed inspection services for commercial properties assessing structural integrity, building systems, and overall condition for owners, buyers, and lenders.
• Highest and Best Use Analysis Determination of the most profitable and likely use of a property considering legal, physical, and financial factors, often performed as part of a commercial appraisal assignment or stand-alone engagement.
• Market Studies Analysis of real estate market conditions, trends, and dynamics to support property valuation and investment decisions.
• Marketability Studies Analysis of property marketability factors including location, amenities, competition, and buyer demand to determine optimal sale strategies.
• Financial Feasibility Studies Evaluation of the financial viability of real estate investments, developments, or property use decisions.
• Development Consulting Consultation on real estate development projects including feasibility analysis, market positioning, and valuation implications.
• Online Appraisal Ordering Web-based system allowing clients to order appraisals online, coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of final appraisal reports.
• Online Property Presentation (FSBO) Marketing tool for For-Sale-By-Owner properties that creates web-based property presentations with virtual tours, property details, and appraisal report summaries published to unique webpage URLs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces client time and efforts in managing the appraisal process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• a la mode, inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the website platform, appraisal software, and online tools. The website is powered by a la mode technologies, LLC, which also provides the full suite of appraisal products and services including Titus, Mercury, and WinTotal software platforms.
• Fannie MaecoreOthersUses Fannie Mae appraisal forms (URAR 1004, 2055 Exterior Only, and other standardized forms) for residential mortgage appraisals. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require redesigned appraisal forms for their loans, which the company is trained to use.
• Federal Housing Administration (FHA)coreOthersCompany is Georgia state certified and on the FHA Roster of approved residential appraisers, qualified and approved to perform appraisals for FHA-backed home loans.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anchor Appraisal Group: Independent residential and commercial appraisal firm offering FHA-approved valuations, estate, divorce, and relocation appraisals — directly overlapping MBA's service mix and customer segments (lenders, attorneys, individuals).
• Valbridge Property Advisors: National network of independent commercial real estate appraisal offices providing valuation and consulting services across property types — directly comparable in service mix and locally-rooted operating model, just at greater scale.
• Class Valuation (Class Appraisal): Residential appraisal management company serving U.S. mortgage lenders with hybrid in-house and field-appraiser models; directly comparable as a competing provider of residential valuation services to the same lender customer base MBA serves.
• Aldridge Valuation: Independent commercial real estate valuation firm offering appraisals, market studies, and consulting — directly comparable as a similarly-sized independent competitor serving commercial property clients and legal engagements.

Broad incumbents

• JLL Valuation Advisory: Global real estate services firm whose Valuation Advisory practice delivers commercial appraisals, market studies, and litigation support — a broader-scale competitor with overlapping capabilities for MBA's commercial and advisory engagements.
• CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services: One of the world's largest real estate services firms with a dedicated VAS practice covering commercial property appraisals, feasibility, and litigation support — competes with MBA for institutional commercial and advisory work.
• Cushman & Wakefield Valuation & Advisory: Global real estate services firm offering valuation and advisory across asset classes, directly overlapping with MBA's commercial appraisal, highest-and-best-use, and feasibility studies offerings at much larger scale.
• Colliers Valuation & Advisory Services: International real estate advisory with a valuation practice serving institutional and lender clients on commercial property valuations — competes with MBA's commercial and highest-and-best-use work.
• Newmark Valuation & Advisory: Global commercial real estate services firm offering appraisal and valuation services for institutional and lender clients, overlapping with MBA's commercial and advisory engagements at significantly greater scale.

Others

• a la mode, inc. Technology vendor providing the appraisal software (Titus, Mercury, WinTotal) and website platform that MBA uses; an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, but shapes MBA's operating cost structure and digital capability set.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mba-appraisal-services-inc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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