Very personable to meet with, and yet very professional and very thorough in his inspection of the premises, I received the appraisal before the guaranteed date.
Charles B.
★★★★★
Get the true value of your property
We specialize in Farm, Commercial, and Home appraisals throughout Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa, giving the personal attention you deserve, every step of the way, from a certified real estate appraiser.
WHAT WE DO
Farm, commercial & home appraisals
Every appraisal carries no less a database built to hold up under close review. We combine thorough research with practical knowledge of regional markets.
Farm
Acreage, agricultural land, barns, and outbuildings—backed by county-level knowledge of land use and regional factors.
Commercial
Retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use assets appraised for lending, investment, and asset management.
Residential
Single-family, multi-family, and estate residences for mortgages, estates, divorce, and tax appeals.
THE NUMBERS
What clients can count on
6,000+
Properties appraised across rural and urban markets throughout the region.
$3.5B+
Total combined property value appraised and reported.
15 Years
Regional experience across Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa markets.
90+
Lending partners with repeat national relationships built on reliability.
17 Days
Median turnaround from intake to final report delivery.
54
Counties covered across three states with local market knowledge.
CLIENT RESULTS
The most 5-star Google reviews from our clients
Jeanne Dukes
★★★★★Dec 9, 2019My husband was home and met with the appraiser. He was impressed with his attention to detail and his thoroughness with the buildings and the property. He found him to be friendly and professional. Generally we found your company easy to deal with and we appreciated the timeline. Everything flowed smoothly from start to finish.
Google ReviewEllie Lugena
★★★★★Sep 18, 2025Great company to work with! Very quick and professional. Made the process as painless as possible.
Google ReviewAllyson Sutton
★★★★★Jul 25, 2023We had a great experience. We had a fast turn around between calling the office and getting an email. All the instructions and expectations were clear, understandable and easy. Our appraiser, Matt Dutton, was a super nice guy, couldn’t ask for a more personable, friendly person to come do the appraisal. We would definitely recommend Spurgeons Appraisals to someone looking to have their home assessed.
Google ReviewAJ Wellman
★★★★★Dec 22, 2022Very professional company. Got the appraisal done very fast and communication was excellent with me about dates and prices. Would recommend to anyone needing an appraisal done.
Google ReviewJames Ware
★★★★★Mar 17, 2021Everything went well. We had started the process when our mom had passed and dropped the ball but you had kept the file so it made it simple to come back to and complete. Thanks!
Google ReviewLaurie Ahner
★★★★★Sep 22, 2021I checked other companies…Spurgeon was and is the most responsive, reliable, fast, and reasonable in price. We would use their service again if necessary. Very nice people, easy to communicate, honest and efficient. I highly recommend them!
Google ReviewMason and his team did our appraisal promptly and professionally.
Cory M.
★★★★★kellyolaugh
★★★★★May 4, 2022Very good experience with Spurgeon Appraisals. Communication through email was excellent and always had a quick response. The appraisal was completed quickly and the report was done in a timely matter. They gave me a date when it would be complete and it was delivered that day. Highly recommend.
Google ReviewJordan Morris
★★★★★Oct 16, 2022Once I contacted them the process to get the appraisal done was very easy and completed very quickly. The appraiser who was sent was prompt and very professional and I was very pleased with the results!
Google ReviewCyndia Keesey
★★★★★Apr 8, 2024Good communication regarding price and setting up appointment. Very professional and prompt report emailed to me within 1 week. Was happy with their service.
Google Review
From Mason Spurgeon...
It all started with my grandpa and a family farm.
When I was a young boy, my grandfather had a real estate agency and insurance business. He would put in a full day every day. Then, come home and work on the farm until dark.
The best part of my day was helping with daily chores on the farm and soaking up wisdom. I learned more in those few hours every night than I could ever learn from a book.
The one thing he said that stuck with me was, “Always do what you say you’re going to do.” I took it to heart. Those are the words I live by and how I run the business.
OUR PROCESS
How it works
Every order follows the same path from intake to delivery, built for consistency no matter the property type.
Step 01
Intake
We gather the property details, intended use, timing, and access information needed to begin.
- Property and contact details
- Purpose and report requirements
- Preferred completion date
Step 02
Quote
We review the assignment and send a clear quote with the fee and expected turnaround.
- Scope of work confirmed
- Fee and timeline provided
- Secure deposit instructions
Step 03
Review
Our team checks the request, available records, and market information before fieldwork begins.
- Property records reviewed
- Market data prepared
- Inspection needs confirmed
Step 04
Assign
The right appraiser is assigned based on property type, location, and specialist experience.
- Local expertise matched
- Inspection coordinated
- Assignment moves into production
FREE RESOURCE
Trusted valuations,
built on expertise
Download our free resource for a clear look at appraisals for farms, commercial and residential property across Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa.
GET STARTED
Ready to LEarn the true value of your property?
If you’re facing a situation where the appraisal needs to hold up for taxes, a closing, a court date, or a settlement, we’re happy to answer questions or set up a time to talk.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Things to know about appraisals
To know exactly how much your appraisal will cost, please fill out our online bid form and have a bid sent directly to your inbox. You can also check out our pricing pages for farms, homes, and commercial properties to get a good idea of what we charge.
While other appraisers compete on price, we compete on speed and quality. We offer the most reliable appraisal, and it is delivered to you fast.
After you have accepted the bid, a deposit is needed to lock in your completion date.
We will email you a secure QuickBooks payment link for the required deposit. This is the fastest way to ensure that your appraisal gets done on time.
Some customers choose to send their deposits to us in the mail. This is perfectly acceptable, but checks are sometimes lost and can delay the completion of your appraisal.
When the appraisal is completed, we will invoice you for the remaining balance, if applicable. This is paid by check through standard mail.
An electronic copy (PDF format) of your appraisal will be emailed to you immediately after it is completed. This is to ensure that you get the information you need as fast as possible.
In addition, you can request a paper copy of your report mailed to you for an additional fee.
If you need an appraisal for refinancing, collateral, a purchase loan, or a construction loan, then the lender must order the appraisal.
The lender will also be the client for the appraisal. When the appraisal is finished, it will be sent to the lender. After that, the owner or borrower will need to ask the lender for a copy of the appraisal, and the appraiser can only discuss the finished appraisal with the borrower (property owner) if the lender permits it.
The lender will be responsible for paying the appraisal fee. However, they will likely charge the borrower for the fee at closing.
Feel free to call or email our office with any questions. Privacy is one of our biggest concerns.
It all depends on your type of property, but if you need it quickly, our large staff can get it done. Please see our Turnaround Time page for more information.
The best way is through the quick bid form on our website. This gives us all the information we need to get you a fast and accurate bid. Click here to go directly to the form.
This is the date of value in the appraisal report. It can be different based on the intended use of the appraisal.
Most of the time, the effective date is the date the appraiser inspects the property. However, if the appraisal is for estate tax purposes, the effective date is probably the date of death. (Please contact your accountant and/or lawyer for more details.)
Yes, but there is a 4% transaction fee over and above the quoted fee for your appraisal.
Please let us know if you would like to pay with your credit card, and we will be happy to send you an invoice through our secure QuickBooks payment system.
