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Robinson Appraisals, LLC, is a real estate appraisal company that provides professional residential real estate appraisal services in North Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Since 2008, we have been preparing expert appraisal reports for all types of single family residences, including simple and complex residences, lake homes, 2-4 family income properties, and vacant land. Robinson Appraisals, LLC adheres to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and conforms to the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisals Institute

Available Services

Real Property Valuation
Pre Listing Appraisals
Appraisal Review
Complex Properties
Lake Homes

Expert Testimony
Litigation Support
Property Tax Appeal
Estate Settlement
Dissolution of Marriage

Clients Served

Property Owners
Real Estate Investors
Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Brokers
Attorneys
Accountants

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C. Franklin (Frank) Robinson

Appraiser - SRA, AI-RRS

Frank is a licensed Certified Residential Appraiser in both Indiana and Michigan. His credentials include the SRA & AI-RRS Appraisal Institute Designations. He has successfully completed the Residential & Commercial Valuation of Solar and Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles and Concepts.

Frank has been actively involved in the local real estate industry for nearly 20 years, as an investor, realtor, and appraiser. Frank is actively involved in the Hoosier State Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, having held several state wide positions, (HSC Immediate Past President 2019, Hoosier State Chapter President 2018, HSC Vice President 2017, Education Chairman 2014-2016, Michiana Branch Chair 2016).

Frank is an Indiana Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with REMAX COUNTY WIDE 1st. REMAX offices are located in South Bend, IN, La Porte, IN, and Michigan City

Kira Cuthbert

Kira has been with Robinson Appraisals since January 2019 and holds the Michigan state trainee license. Kira serves Cass and Berrien counties of Southwest Michigan. Kira received her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 2003 and has work experience in both medical marketing and finance.

Frequently Asked Questions

An analysis, opinion, or conclusion relating to the nature, quality, value, or utility of specified interest in, or aspects of, identified real estate. In this usage, appraisal covers a variety of assignments including valuation, consulting, and review. (The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 3rd edition, Appraisal Institute).

The act or process of developing an opinion of value; an opinion of value 9adjestive) of or pertaining to appraising and related functions such as appraisal practice or appraisal services (USPAP 2018-19 Edition; The Appraisal Foundation)

We will need access to all rooms, basements, crawl spaces, attics, and outbuildings. Photographs every room plus anything that is need of repair are required. These photographs will be included in the body of your appraisal report. The following is a simple list to follow to enhance the appraisal process. It’s pretty straight forward.

Be sure to De-clutter
Make sure each room is accessible
Create a written list of recent improvements.
A copy of the Homeowners Association Agreement
Make sure to fix all small things like leaky faucets, missing doors, broken windows, missing fixtures, and peeling, chipping paint.

FHA Inspection requirements: Repair and health and safety issues such as GFCI electric outlets near sources of water. If your home was built prior to 1978, be certain there is no cracking, chipping, or peeling paint ANYWHERE on the premises. Access to attics, basement, and crawl spaces are essential. Make sure all utilities are on so a proper inspection of the HVAC system can be performed, appliances can be checked, and hot water can be observed. The windows need to be functional and operational.