Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Appraisal Partner in The Woodlands, TX
Founded in 1993, Bowden Appraisal is an independent residential real estate appraisal firm headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. We serve Greater Houston and surrounding counties, employing state-certified, licensed, and insured appraisers with decades of combined expertise. Our mission centers on delivering high-quality appraisals and consultations, emphasizing clear communication, timely reporting, and client education about valuation processes. We prioritize core values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence, striving to exceed client expectations through continuous professional development. Our team specializes in market value determinations, tax protests, PMI removal, divorce and estate appraisals, and customized consulting services.With over 30 years of direct experience, our founder Mike Bowden has established the firm as a trusted authority in Texas real estate valuation. We maintain ANSI compliance for property measurements and offer retrospective appraisal reports for probate cases. Our client-centric approach includes detailed consultations with every appraisal to ensure understanding and confidence in financial decisions. We serve diverse property types including single-family homes, investment properties, land/acreage, and complex estates. Our commitment to ethical standards and actionable financial advice positions us as leaders in residential real estate appraisal services across Texas.
Services
Market Value Appraisal
Pre-List Appraisal
Land Appraisal
Measure Only
Divorce Appraisal
Estate Appraisal
Tax Protest
PMI Removal
Consulting Services
Specialty Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined appraisal experience with state-certified professionals
- Our ANSI-compliant measurements ensure precise property evaluations
- We specialize in retrospective appraisal reports for probate cases
- Our team provides detailed consultation with every appraisal service
- We serve 14+ Texas counties including Harris, Montgomery, and Fort Bend
What people say
Very professional
Prompt service
Detailed consultations
Accurate valuations
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Market Value Appraisal
Determines current property value through comparative analysis of similar sales. This service helps homeowners, realtors, and lenders make informed decisions about property transactions. Our certified appraisers inspect properties and analyze market trends to deliver accurate valuations for residential homes and investment properties.
Tax Protest
Challenges unfair property assessments through formal appraisal review. We specialize in navigating local taxing authority valuation methods to help homeowners reduce tax burdens. Our experts prepare detailed documentation and represent clients before Appraisal Review Boards to contest excessive valuations.
PMI Removal
Conducts equity evaluations to facilitate private mortgage insurance removal. This service helps homeowners eliminate costly PMI payments once 20% equity is achieved. We provide lender-compliant appraisals that meet strict underwriting requirements for mortgage modification requests.
Estate Appraisal
Provides retrospective valuations for inherited properties during estate settlement. Our appraisers determine property value as of the date of death for legal and tax purposes. This service meets probate court requirements and helps heirs fairly divide real estate assets.
Measure Only
Creates ANSI-standard property sketches with precise square footage calculations. This service uses professional appraisal software to generate electronic floor plans for real estate transactions. Accurate measurements support listing processes, renovations, and property marketing efforts.
People
Mike Bowden
CEO
With over 30 years of appraisal experience, Mike Bowden founded Bowden Appraisal in 1993. His expertise in residential valuation and commitment to client service have established the firm as a leading appraisal provider in Texas. He specializes in complex property evaluations and maintains strict adherence to ethical appraisal standards.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We provide appraisal services across 14 Texas counties including Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, and Galveston.
How long does an appraisal take?
Most residential appraisals are completed within 3-5 business days after property inspection.
Can you help with tax protests?
Yes, we specialize in property tax appeals with expertise in local taxing authority valuation methods.
Do you offer PMI removal appraisals?
Yes, we conduct equity evaluations to help homeowners eliminate private mortgage insurance payments.
Are your appraisers certified?
All our appraisers are state-certified, licensed, and insured for residential real estate evaluations.
What property types do you handle?
We appraise single-family homes, investment properties, land/acreage, estates, and specialty residential properties.
Reviews (4)
Laura Powers
May 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Eric Bowden & his group are exceptional. He has been my appraiser of choice and consider him part of my team. He is extremely responsive, very skilled and full of integrity. I trust and rely on his expertise. Eric Bowden is my appraiser of choice every time.
Eric Bowden & his group are exceptional. He has been my appraiser of choice and consider him part of my team. He is extremely responsive, very skilled and full of integrity. I trust and rely on his expertise. Eric Bowden is my appraiser of choice every time.
Lisa Jones
Feb 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I had my house appraised by Bowden and from the beginning with the scheduler to the end with the appraiser was nothing but a smooth process. Would recommend Bowden to any of my friends looking for an Appraisal. Very fast and efficient!
I had my house appraised by Bowden and from the beginning with the scheduler to the end with the appraiser was nothing but a smooth process. Would recommend Bowden to any of my friends looking for an Appraisal. Very fast and efficient!
Corey Skocik
Feb 15, 2021
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I received an email to schedule an appraisal. I contacted the scheduler and expressed the urgency of getting my appraisal done. I am only waiting on the appraisal to close. The scheduler made a point that the appraiser only comes to my area once per week. She scheduled the appraisal for the following week (today). I just found out that without contacting me, the scheduler contacted the builder and rescheduled for days later. This is an empty new construction home. This is unacceptable.
Chad Hale
Feb 10, 2021
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Very professional, very timely, very thorough with communication. Even in the pouring wet cold rain nothing could stop Eric Bowden from strapping on his rain boots, and grabbing his Mary Poppins Umbrella and clip board to get the task at hand completed!
