Business Details
Expert Real Estate Valuation Services in Florida
Barfield & Associates, LLC has established itself as a leading commercial and residential real estate appraisal firm serving central and north Florida. Founded with a commitment to precision and reliability, we leverage over 50 years of combined experience across our team to deliver high-quality valuation services for diverse property types. Our expertise spans mortgage financing, litigation support, and specialized appraisals for REO properties, tax appeals, and environmental issues.With 100,000+ completed assignments, we maintain rigorous standards of accuracy while adapting to evolving industry demands. Our professionals hold prestigious certifications including MAI, MRICS, and CCIM designations, reflecting our dedication to technical excellence and ethical practice. Operating from offices in Orlando and Ocala, we serve clients across Florida counties with consistent, defensible valuations that meet the highest professional benchmarks.
Services
Commercial Appraisal
Residential Appraisal
Mortgage Financing
Appraisal Review
Litigation Support
Tax Appeal Valuation
Insurable Valuations
Expert Witness Testimony
Environmental Appraisals
REO Properties
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of combined real estate appraisal experience.
- 100,000+ completed valuation assignments since inception.
- Specialized expertise in litigation support and complex property types.
- Certified professionals hold MAI, MRICS, and CCIM designations.
- Comprehensive coverage across 10+ Florida counties.
Associations and certifications
- MAI
- MRICS
- CCIM
Services
Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
Our team provides detailed valuations for commercial properties including office buildings, industrial facilities, and retail spaces. With certified appraisers holding MAI, MRICS, and CCIM designations, we deliver precise market analyses that consider property condition, location, and investment potential. Clients receive comprehensive reports meeting USPAP standards for transactions, litigation, or financing purposes.
Residential Appraisal
We conduct thorough appraisals for single-family residences, condominiums, and multi-family dwellings. Our approach incorporates recent comparable sales, property condition assessments, and local market trends. These valuations support mortgage financing, estate planning, or dispute resolution with documentation that meets both lender and regulatory requirements across Florida.
Litigation Support
Our experts provide defensible valuations for legal cases involving deficiency judgments, divorce settlements, and eminent domain. With experience preparing expert witness testimony and court-ready documentation, we help attorneys and clients understand property values in contested matters while maintaining strict adherence to ethical appraisal standards.
Tax Appeal Valuation
We prepare property valuations for tax appeal purposes based on current market data and comparable sales analysis. Our documentation supports challenges to property assessments by demonstrating fair market value through rigorous methodology, helping clients achieve equitable tax treatment while complying with local jurisdiction requirements.
Appraisal Review
Our professionals conduct independent reviews of existing appraisal reports to assess accuracy, compliance, and methodology. This service identifies potential discrepancies or risks in valuations performed by third parties, ensuring clients maintain quality control for portfolio management, lending decisions, or regulatory compliance across all property types.
People
Todd L. Barfield
Managing Principal Appraisal
Certified General Appraiser in ten states with MAI, MRICS, and CCIM designations. Specializes in commercial valuations and litigation support. Holds diverse state certifications across multiple jurisdictions.
Julie A. Teter
Registered Trainee Appraiser
Florida-registered trainee appraiser assisting in residential and commercial valuation projects. Provides analytical support under senior appraisers' supervision while gaining experience across property types.
Questions
What areas do you serve for real estate appraisals?
We provide appraisal services across 10 Florida counties including Orange, Marion, Osceola, and Volusia. Our coverage spans central and northern Florida regions from our Ocala and Orlando offices.
What qualifications do your appraisers hold?
Our team includes certified general appraisers with MAI, MRICS, and CCIM designations. These credentials demonstrate expertise in commercial and residential valuation practices across multiple states.
How long does a typical appraisal assignment take?
Standard assignments typically complete within 5-7 business days. Complex commercial valuations or litigation support may require additional time depending on property size and data requirements.
Do you handle both residential and commercial properties?
Yes, we offer comprehensive valuation services for both residential properties including single-family homes and commercial properties like office buildings, industrial facilities, and retail spaces.
Can you provide expert testimony in legal cases?
Our certified appraisers prepare detailed reports and provide expert witness testimony for legal proceedings involving property valuation disputes, eminent domain, and other real estate litigation matters.
Reviews (1)
Wee Roll Micro Campers
Sep 05, 2017
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Todd Barfield has MAI, MRICS, CCIM designations which, when looking at his level of education, It was someone we felt comfortable with engaging to give us an opinion of value before we made our investment decision.
