Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisal Services
Eric C Hartzog Appraiser, LLC has specialized in the Greater Baton Rouge area since 1998, providing accurate and defensible real estate appraisals tailored to clients' unique needs. Our team prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and client satisfaction, offering expertise in divorce, bankruptcy, bail bonds, PMI removal, tax assessment appeals, and estate planning appraisals. We serve homeowners, realtors, attorneys, and financial professionals, combining local market knowledge with rigorous adherence to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).Our commitment to confidentiality, quick turnaround times, and comprehensive reporting ensures clients receive reliable valuations for legal, financial, and personal decisions. With decades of experience and a focus on community-specific nuances, we deliver trusted solutions for residential, commercial, and specialty properties, including equestrian and agricultural land.
Services
Divorce Appraisals
Bankruptcy Appraisals
Bail Bonds Appraisals
PMI Removal Appraisals
Tax Assessment Appeals
Estate Planning Appraisals
Rush Appraisals
Horse Property Appraisals
Pre-Listing Appraisals
Measurement Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of local real estate appraisal expertise.
- Our reports meet or exceed court and agency requirements.
- We prioritize confidentiality and discretion in sensitive cases.
- We provide rapid turnaround times for urgent appraisal needs.
- Our team specializes in complex valuations for legal proceedings.
Associations and certifications
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
What people say
Very quick
Thorough report
Professional service
Highly recommend
Detailed work
Services
Divorce Appraisals
Divorce appraisals provide defensible property valuations for asset division. We deliver retrospective reports with court-compliant documentation, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy during emotionally sensitive proceedings. Our team works closely with family law firms to meet legal requirements.
Bankruptcy Appraisals
Bankruptcy appraisals determine accurate home values for asset disclosure. We help clients avoid complications by ensuring valuations meet trustee requirements, balancing credibility with protection against excessive debt obligations in Chapter 7 or 13 proceedings.
Bail Bonds Appraisals
Bail bond appraisals prioritize rapid turnaround for collateral assessment. We expedite inspections and reporting to facilitate quick release of loved ones, maintaining discretion while delivering precise valuations for legal security requirements.
PMI Removal Appraisals
PMI removal appraisals confirm equity thresholds to eliminate unnecessary insurance costs. We provide certified reports proving 20% equity, helping homeowners reduce monthly payments through lender-mandated cancellation processes.
Tax Assessment Appeals
Tax appeal appraisals challenge overvalued assessments with independent analysis. We conduct thorough market comparisons to demonstrate fair value, assisting property owners in reducing excessive tax burdens through formal appeal processes.
People
Eric Hartzog
Senior Appraiser
Eric Hartzog, a certified residential real estate appraiser since 1998, specializes in Greater Baton Rouge market valuations. With expertise in legal and financial appraisals, he serves as a trusted consultant for law firms, accountants, and property owners.
Questions
What types of real estate appraisals do you offer?
We specialize in divorce, bankruptcy, bail bonds, PMI removal, tax assessment appeals, estate planning, and pre-listing appraisals for residential, commercial, and specialty properties.
How quickly can you complete an appraisal?
Most standard appraisals take 3-5 business days. Rush services for urgent cases like bail bonds are completed within 24-48 hours when needed.
Are your appraisals accepted in court?
Yes. Our reports meet or exceed legal standards, including USPAP compliance, ensuring admissibility in family law, bankruptcy, and property tax cases.
Do you appraise specialty properties like horse farms?
Yes. Our team has specialized experience valuing equestrian properties, agricultural land, and rural estates with unique acreage considerations.
