Get Your Real Estate Appraisal in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex

Learning the actual value and square footage of your home
could earn or save homeowners thousands

Dwellworks Appraiser of the Year for North America
out of 11,500 appraisers

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A Message from Lyle Gallagher

My real estate career started in 1977 with Sterling Realtors in the Park Cities of Dallas. I initially sold real estate part time and helped my brother do appraisals part time. Later I became a Broker and then a full time appraiser in 1983. My brother and I pioneered the use of computers in real estate appraising.

Lyle GallagherPrincipal Appraiser · Metroplex Appraisal Network

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Credentials you can rely on

Certified General Real Estate AppraiserTexas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB)
License TX 1326850-CG

FHA ApprovedApproved appraiser for FHA assignments

MNAA Designated MemberNational Association of Appraisers

Real Estate Appraisals in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellent Service

We provide real estate appraisals in Dallas, Fort Worth, and throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metropolitan area. We specialize in residential real estate appraisals for homeowners, realtors, and mortgage lenders — and our clients receive their assessments in three business days or less. Don’t hesitate to contact us or call 817-267-8236, and we will help you with your appraisal needs.

From pre-purchase appraisals and PMI removal to property tax challenges, relocation appraisals, and home measuring services, every report is independent, USPAP-compliant, and prepared by an award-winning appraiser. We serve all 14 North Texas counties — including Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, and Collin — from our office in Bedford, near DFW Airport.

What we appraise

Appraisal services for every need

From pre-purchase decisions to property-tax disputes — handled by one trusted local expert.

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Pre-Purchase Appraisal

Know a home’s true living area and market value before you make an offer.

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Relocation Appraisal

Award-winning relocation reports completed in three business days, weekends included.

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PMI Removal

A one-time appraisal to prove 20% equity and stop paying monthly mortgage insurance.

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Property Tax Challenge

Dispute an excessive tax assessment with a defensible, property-specific appraisal.

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Home Measuring & Floor Plans

Accurate GLA and floor plans so listings are priced right and liability is reduced.

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For Lenders & Agents

Reliable, on-time reports with a clear appraisal transfer policy for lending partners.

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Our three-step approach

Simple, transparent, and fast

Place your order

Tell us about the property and the reason for the appraisal — online or by phone.

On-site inspection

We schedule promptly, inspect thoroughly, and measure to USPAP standards.

Report in 3 days

You receive a clear, defensible report — typically within three business days.

Where we work

Covering 14 North Texas counties

Local expertise across the entire Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.

Map of Texas counties with the 14 counties served by Metroplex Appraisal Network highlighted: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise — Our 14-county service area, highlighted in blue. Click the map to make it larger.

Dallas Tarrant Collin Denton Cooke Grayson Ellis Hood Hunt Johnson Kaufman Parker Rockwall Wise

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What clients say about us

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   Tom Dodson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hired Lyle for presale appraisal.  His appraisal was 20% below what we sold the house for and the market declined considerably after the appraisal.  He mostly works with buyers looking for a bargain.  Would not recommend to a seller.
  
 
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   BaTiBa Bridges 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely loved working with Lyle! As a Realtor, it is imperative that we establish long standing relationships with other real estate professionals. This is one I will cherish for a long time as Lyle conducted a pre listing appraisal on my personal home and taught me a great deal.  I am so grateful!

Thank you Lyle!

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   Pierce Harmon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We use Metroplex for almost all of our appraisals in Dallas and have had nothing but great experiences. They are very reliable and get work done quickly!
  
 
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   Andrew Wayne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lyle and staff are excellent.  Truly professionals in every sense of then word.  On time appraisals.
  
 
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   Tauseef Ansari 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had Lyle from this group do a square footage appraisal done on a house we are interested in purchasing. Scheduling the appointment was fairly straightforward, and the appraiser came to the appointment on time. The report they generated approximately 48 hours later was also easy to follow. The reason I didn't give them a 5 out of 5 stars is that their initial square footage estimate came back almost 150 square feet less than the actual square footage of the house. The only reason I know it was wrong is that I informed the original homeowner that the appraisal came back much less than what he had listed the house for. The homeowner sent me a separate square footage appraisal he had gotten done. Once I spoke to Lyle about it further, he acknowledged a mistake had been made in his calculations. I was not expecting to be the one to point out such issues with an appraisal as getting the square footage right is exactly what I'm hiring them for!

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Named Dwellworks Appraiser of the Year for North America — recognized out of more than 11,500 appraisers.

Award-winning service

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Serving all 14 North Texas counties with deep local market knowledge for over 50 years.

Local expertise since the 1980s

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Independent, USPAP-compliant reports delivered in three business days.

Reliable, defensible valuations

Why it matters

Why hire an independent real estate appraiser?

Online estimates and price-per-square-foot math only get you so far. An independent appraisal from a licensed real estate appraiser gives you a defensible, unbiased opinion of what a property is really worth — and in the Dallas–Fort Worth market, that number drives decisions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

1An accurate value, not a guess

A property appraisal gives you an unbiased opinion of fair market value, so you don’t overpay as a buyer or leave money on the table as a seller. Whether you are buying, selling or refinancing, the right number leads to a better decision.

2Mortgage approval

Lenders need an appraisal to confirm that a home’s value supports the loan. It protects the borrower as much as the bank, and our reports are prepared to meet lender and underwriter requirements the first time.

3Property taxes and protests

If the county has over-assessed your home, a property-specific appraisal is the strongest evidence you can bring to a property tax protest — and the surest way to stop overpaying year after year.

4Estates, divorce and legal matters

Courts, attorneys and families rely on appraisals to divide property fairly in estate settlements, divorces and disputes. A documented, independent value keeps everyone on the same page.

5Investment decisions

Real estate investors use appraisals to judge the return on an investment and to understand the risks in a property before committing capital.

6The right insurance coverage

An appraisal helps set the right level of coverage, so a property is neither under-insured nor paying for protection it doesn’t need.

7Protection against overpaying

In competitive Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods, prices can run ahead of value. A pre-purchase appraisal shows what a home is really worth before you make an offer.

8Legal and regulatory requirements

Some transactions — large estates, certain commercial deals, government-backed loans — require an appraisal by law or regulation. We make sure yours is done to the standard required.

In short, an independent appraisal gives you a professional, objective assessment of value — the foundation of a fair, informed and compliant real estate decision. Please note that appraisals and home measures are not for litigation purposes.

What is a real estate appraisal?

A real estate appraisal, or property appraisal, is a licensed or certified appraiser’s professional opinion of a property’s fair market value on a specific date. It is used when buying or selling a home, when a lender funds or refinances a mortgage, when the county sets a taxable value, and when an estate, divorce or other legal matter calls for an impartial figure.

How it works

The appraiser inspects the property — its size, condition, quality and location — and researches comparable sales nearby. Depending on the property, one or more of three methods is used: the sales comparison approach (what similar homes have recently sold for), the cost approach (what it would cost to replace the property) and the income approach (for rental property, the value of the income it produces). The findings are reconciled into a written report that everyone involved in the transaction can rely on.

Metroplex Appraisal Network has provided real estate appraisals across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex since 1977. Order an appraisal online or call 817-267-8236 — we are available by phone or e-mail seven days a week.

Questions

Frequently asked

Most residential reports are completed within three business days of the inspection, with weekend availability for relocation work.

All 14 North Texas counties: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

Fees depend on property type and complexity — not value. See our full Fee List, starting at $100 for a desktop appraisal.

Yes. A one-time appraisal proving 20% equity can let you stop paying monthly private mortgage insurance.

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