Established April 23, 1921. "Charlotte" came from "Carlos" (English) or "Calos" (Calusa Indian). In 1565, the Spanish named "Carlos Bay," followed by the English in 1775 who named the area Charlotte Harbor in tribute to the Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III. Punta Gorda is the only incorporated city in Charlotte County.

Looking for an appraiser in Charlotte County? When you’re looking for a real estate appraiser in Southwest Florida, your search should start and end here.  Mike Goff, our senior appraiser, is a fourth generation descendent of the area, and has been appraising in Charlotte County since 1974. He has more appraisal experience in Charlotte County than any other appraiser. We appraise all real estate property types in Charlotte County. Real estate values are impacted by the local amenities, such as the Murdock Village, requiring a knowledgable local appraiser with trusted experience.

In 1996, Money Magazine announced that this area was "the Number Two Best Place to Live in America." Since then, Charlotte County has received many similar accolades, including “Number One Best Place to Live in the South” and one of “America’s Best Places to Sail.” Very recently, Golf Digest numbered us the third on their list of the best golf cities.

All of this publicity has brought many new residents and visitors to Charlotte County. But the one visitor who has not welcomed by this otherwise very friendly community was Hurricane Charley on August 13, 2004.

When all was said and done, more than 20,000 homes had to be reroofed. Hundreds of businesses had to move into trailers in their parking lots while repairs were made. Over two million yards of debris had to be removed, and almost 46,000 street signs had to be replaced. These few statistics stated are to point out the obstacles that have been and will continue to be overcome.

Charlotte County has proven its resiliency in the last year. We’re coming back – stronger and better than ever.

Who should choose us to serve their real estate appraisal needs?

• Mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers and originators:
  We are experts in providing accurate mortgage appraisals on real estate in the Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte area.  We perform REO, relocation and full residential appraisals on Fannie Mae form 1004, drive-bys with exterior photos, interior inspections, single family, multi-family, condo, manufactured housing, USDA, VA, HUD/FHA appraisals, purchased properties, or refinancing.
• REALTORS® , real estate agents, FSBOs, home sellers, and home owners:
  We offer pre-listing and assessment appeal appraisal services in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, as well as a full range of appraisal services to support your clients’ home buying or home selling needs. A listing appraisal can be a powerful tool for a for-sale-by-owner home seller. And give yourself peace of mind that your largest investment --- your Punta Gorda area real estate --- is really worth what you think it is.
• Government Agencies:
  We are experts in providing environmentally sensitive land, conservation easements, and Transfer of Density Units (TDUs) assignments. We are a State Land approved appraiser for the State of Florida and have experience in eminent domain and testimony. We can provide accurate estimates of value for federal, state and local tax assessments. 

If your needs include a professional, prompt, accurate real estate appraisal, contact us or order online to get started today.