Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting

What Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting does

Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting is a family-owned-and-operated real estate appraisal and consulting firm headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Founded in March 1982 by Harold M. Messick (former chief appraiser at 1st Home Federal Savings and Loan) and later joined by his sons Jonathan and David, the firm operates from a single office at 3701 W Market Street. It employs eight people — six appraisers and two administrative support staff — and delivers residential and commercial appraisals under USPAP-compliant methodology. Appraisers hold real estate broker licenses in addition to appraiser certifications, and several bring backgrounds in development, construction, and residential renovation.

The core product is a per-assignment appraisal service spanning standard report types (URAR 1004 full walk-in, 2055 exterior-only, 1004C manufactured, 1073 condo, 1004D update, 1025 two-to-four-family, and vacant lot), supplemented by consulting, property management, and general brokerage. Operational technology is modest: appraisers use smartphones for on-site inspections and capture detailed video notes for analysis and reference. Market data is sourced through subscriptions to CoStar Group, Karnes Research, LoopNet, Triad Matrix MLS, Innovia MLS, and Tempo MLS. Standard turnaround is 2–3 days, with 24–48 hour rush service available at premium pricing; specific fees are not publicly disclosed.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis from a horizontally segmented client base that includes Appraisal Management Companies, local and national banks, government agencies, HUD REO contractors, relocation companies, attorneys, property owners, and investors. The firm markets direct-to-consumer via its website, phone, and email; primary geographic service area covers eight North Carolina counties (Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Davidson, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Caswell), though national clients are also served. The company has no external investors, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, no funding history, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting

Legal name

Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting

Website

https://messickinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting is a family-owned Greensboro, NC appraisal firm founded in 1982, providing residential and commercial real estate appraisals, consulting, property management, and brokerage services to lenders, AMCs, government agencies, and property owners across eight NC counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Appraisal Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Property Appraisal (BPAJAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Property Appraisal (BPAJAKAA), Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal (commercial/residential) (FSAEAHAJ), Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal Advisory (FSAEAJAI)

Keywords

• Real estate appraisal
• Property valuation
• Residential appraisal
• Commercial appraisal
• Real estate consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Appraisal Services: Professional residential and commercial appraisal services billed on a per-assignment basis. Fees are competitive and quoted based on specific property type and service requirements. Turnaround time of 2-3 days standard, with 24-48 hour rush services available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting provides professional residential and commercial real estate appraisal services in Greensboro, North Carolina, along with real estate consulting, brokerage, and property management services. Standard appraisal reports are delivered with a typical 2–3 day turnaround, and rush services are available with 24–48 hour turnaround. The firm performs multiple appraisal report formats (URAR 1004, 2055, 1004C, 1073, 1004D, 1025, and Vacant Lot) for lenders, AMCs, government agencies, attorneys, relocation companies, property owners, and investors across eight North Carolina counties and nationwide.

Product overview

Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting is a family-owned real estate services firm offering a unified appraisal platform with multiple report types and supplementary services. The core product is Real Estate Appraisal Services (including URAR 1004, 2055, 1004C, 1073, 1004D, 1025, and Vacant Lot appraisals) supplemented by Real Estate Consulting Services. Add-on services include Property Management Services, General Brokerage Services, and Rush Appraisal Services for expedited turnaround. The company serves residential and commercial clients including appraisal management companies, government agencies, relocation companies, HUD REO contractors, attorneys, mortgage companies, banks, property owners, and investors across North Carolina counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Appraisal Services Professional residential and commercial real estate appraisal services performed by licensed appraisers, with standard 2-3 day turnaround and rush 24-48 hour service available. Appraisers use smartphones for inspections and take detailed video notes for property analysis.
• URAR 1004 (Full Walk-in) Appraisal Full walk-in residential appraisal report for single-family homes, used for mortgage lending purposes (FHA and conventional loans).
• 2055 Exterior-Only Drive-By Appraisal Exterior-only drive-by appraisal report for properties, typically used for certain refinancing or equity line purposes.
• 1004C Manufactured Home Appraisal Full walk-in appraisal report specifically designed for manufactured homes.
• 1073 Condo Appraisal Full walk-in appraisal report specifically designed for condominium units.
• 1004D Appraisal Update / Final Inspection Appraisal update or final inspection report for properties requiring follow-up valuations.
• 1025 Two-to-Four Family Appraisal Full walk-in appraisal report for two-to-four family residential properties.
• Vacant Lot Appraisal Appraisal service for vacant land and lot properties.
• Real Estate Consulting Services Professional real estate consulting services providing dependable advice and analysis for property valuation needs.
• General Brokerage Services Measuring commercial and residential properties for brokers and individuals, plus general brokerage services offered by the firm's licensed brokers since 1982.
• Property Management Services Property management services offered to clients alongside the firm's appraisal and brokerage services.
• Rush Appraisal Services Expedited 24-48 hour appraisal services for time-sensitive transactions and last-minute deals, available at premium pricing on top of standard appraisal work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-3 day standard turnaround on appraisal reports
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CoStar GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe company subscribes to CoStar Group, the largest commercial MLS database in the United States, to access comprehensive commercial property data for valuations and market analysis.
• Karnes ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubscribes to Karnes Research, a regional commercial MLS service, for local and regional commercial property market data.
• LoopNetcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubscribes to LoopNet.com for commercial real estate listings and market information to support appraisal analysis.
• Triad Matrix MLScoreTechnology or IntegrationSubscribes to Triad Matrix MLS (Greensboro Regional Realtors Association) for residential and commercial listing data in the Piedmont Triad region.
• Innovia MLSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSubscribes to Innovia MLS for additional property listing data to support valuation analysis.
• Tempo MLSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSubscribes to Tempo MLS for property data access to support appraisal services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Solidifi: US appraisal management company connecting lenders with independent appraisers through a managed network. Directly comparable value-chain position (intermediary between lenders and appraisers) and overlapping lender client base; competes for the same institutional order flow Messick receives via AMCs.
• Bowery Valuation: Tech-driven commercial appraisal firm offering fast-turnaround valuation reports using proprietary software and centralized analyst teams. Comparable commercial appraisal offering but differentiated by a technology-led operating model and urban focus, representing the disruptive threat to traditional regional appraisal firms like Messick.
• Class Valuation (Class Appraisal): Tech-enabled residential appraisal management company serving US mortgage lenders. Comparable because it sits in the same lender-driven appraisal value chain that Messick serves, but competes upstream as an AMC aggregator and via hybrid/desktop appraisal products that bypass traditional field-appraisal firms.

Broad incumbents

• CBRE (Valuation & Advisory): World's largest commercial real estate services firm with a dedicated Valuation & Advisory Services group performing commercial and residential appraisals. Directly comparable core service (appraisal & consulting) but operates at global scale with institutional-client focus overlapping Messick's bank and AMC clients.
• Newmark (Valuation & Advisory): Commercial real estate advisory and services firm offering valuation and appraisal as part of a broader capital markets and leasing platform. Comparable core service and institutional client base; differs in scale, geographic reach, and the breadth of adjacent services bundled with each appraisal engagement.
• Colliers (Valuation & Advisory): Global professional services and investment management firm with a Valuation & Advisory group performing commercial and residential appraisals. Comparable service line, institutional client overlap, and CoStar-style data dependency, but with global geographic reach Messick lacks.
• JLL (Capital Markets / Valuation): Global real estate investment and advisory firm providing valuation and appraisal services alongside investment sales, capital markets, and property management. Comparable offering (fee-based property valuation) but embedded in a much larger services platform targeting institutional clients.
• Cushman & Wakefield (Valuation & Advisory): Global real estate services firm offering commercial and residential valuation and advisory as part of a broad portfolio (brokerage, capital markets, property management). Comparable because it sells the same core service - fee-based property appraisals - but at national/international scale and as part of a much wider platform.

Direct peers

• Greenfield Appraisal: Regional US real estate appraisal firm providing residential and commercial valuations to lenders, attorneys, and property owners. Closely comparable in scale, service mix (residential URAR forms plus commercial work), and customer segments, and competes with Messick for AMC-routed lender work in overlapping geographies.
• Anchor Appraisal Group: Mid-sized US residential and commercial real estate appraisal firm serving lenders, AMCs, and individual clients. Closest comparable in business model (per-assignment fee appraisal, AMC and direct-lender clients, mixed residential/commercial mix, regional coverage) and likely similar headcount and capacity profile to Messick.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Messick and Company Appraisals and Consulting