Business Details
Expert Real Estate Appraisals in Clearwater, FL
For over four decades, Riggins, Atkinson, Combs & Associates has provided high-quality residential and commercial real estate appraisals to mortgage lenders, real estate professionals, and consumers in the Tampa Bay area. Our team of experienced appraisers maintains expertise through accredited courses and stays current on local market trends, valuation techniques, and USPAP standards. We specialize in delivering reliable valuations for mortgage lending, divorce settlements, estate planning, and legal proceedings. Our staff includes multiple MAI-designated appraisers, reflecting our commitment to rigorous professional standards and advanced industry knowledge. We serve Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, offering tailored insights into regional real estate conditions.Our approach combines technical precision with ethical compliance, ensuring clients receive credible, court-defensible reports. We prioritize client relationships through transparent communication and personalized service, treating every client interaction with professionalism and respect. Our expertise extends to complex scenarios like foreclosure valuations, expert witness testimony, and retrospective appraisals for estate settlements. By maintaining continuous USPAP certification and focusing on local market dynamics, we deliver accurate, actionable valuations that support informed real estate decisions.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Divorce Settlements
Estate Valuations
Expert Witness Services
Foreclosure Appraisals
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Tampa Bay real estate valuations.
- Our team includes MAI-designated appraisers with advanced industry credentials.
- We adhere to USPAP standards for ethical and legally defensible reports.
- Specializing in complex cases like divorce settlements and expert testimony.
- Offering retrospective appraisals for estate and tax documentation needs.
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
- USPAP
Services
Residential Appraisals
We provide detailed residential property valuations for single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and vacant land. Our appraisers use local market data and USPAP standards to ensure accuracy for mortgage lending, PMI removal, and estate planning. Clients receive comprehensive reports that meet FHA, VA, and conventional lending requirements.
Commercial Appraisals
Our commercial appraisal services cover office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, and multifamily complexes. With 75+ combined years of experience, we analyze market trends and property specifics to deliver defensible valuations for financing, litigation, and investment decisions across Tampa Bay's commercial real estate sector.
Divorce Settlement Appraisals
We conduct impartial real estate valuations for divorce proceedings, ensuring equitable property division. Our court-admissible reports include detailed market analysis and can be supported by expert testimony when needed. This service helps attorneys and clients determine fair buyout values or sale proceeds for shared real estate assets.
Estate Settlement Appraisals
Our team provides retrospective appraisals for estate settlements, documenting property values as of a decedent's date of death. These IRS-compliant reports support accurate tax filings and equitable asset distribution. We maintain strict confidentiality while delivering precise valuations for complex probate scenarios.
Expert Witness Services
We offer expert witness testimony for real estate disputes, including litigation support for divorce cases, tax challenges, and commercial property conflicts. Our MAI-certified appraisers present clear, data-driven analyses in court to defend valuation conclusions or evaluate opposing appraisal reports for legal proceedings.
People
William W. Atkinson
President
President and MAI/CCIM-designated appraiser with expertise in commercial valuations. Leads appraisal teams in complex assignments across Tampa Bay's commercial real estate market.
Robert E. Riggins
Vice President
Vice President with MAI, SRA, and CCIM credentials. Specializes in residential and commercial appraisals, providing expert analysis for mortgage lending and legal cases.
R. Coleman Riggins
Vice President
Vice President and certified general real estate appraiser. Focuses on residential valuations and divorce settlement cases with adherence to USPAP compliance standards.
James M. Kelley
Commercial Appraiser
Certified general real estate appraiser specializing in commercial property valuations. Provides detailed analyses for office buildings, retail centers, and industrial properties across Tampa Bay.
Frederick L. Bickley Jr.
Senior Appraiser
Senior appraiser with MAI and CCIM designations. Handles complex commercial valuations and expert testimony cases, ensuring accurate and legally defensible appraisal reports.
Questions
What areas do you service for real estate appraisals?
We serve Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Manatee, and Sarasota counties in the Tampa Bay region.
What is USPAP and why is it important?
USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) ensures ethical and consistent appraisal methods. All our appraisers maintain current USPAP certification.
Do you handle both residential and commercial appraisals?
Yes, we provide both residential and commercial appraisal services with specialized expertise in each property type.
Can you perform appraisals for divorce settlements?
Yes, we conduct impartial valuations for divorce cases, including court-admissible reports and expert testimony when needed.
What qualifications do your appraisers hold?
Our team includes MAI, SRA, and CCIM designations, with over 75 combined years of appraisal experience.
Do you offer expert witness services?
Yes, we provide expert testimony for real estate disputes, supporting litigation with data-driven valuation analysis.
