About

A local appraiser you can actually reach.

Simmons Appraisals, LLC has spent 13+ years appraising residential property across North Georgia. With 5,000+ completed reports, we bring deep familiarity with the homes, neighborhoods, and market conditions that drive value here.

Chris Simmons, owner of Simmons Appraisals, LLC

Who you’ll work with

I’m Chris Simmons, a Georgia Certified Residential Appraiser based in Gainesville. Over the past 13+ years I’ve personally completed more than 5,000 residential appraisals for homeowners, attorneys, lenders, estates, and private clients across North Georgia. When you hire Simmons Appraisals, I’m the one who answers the phone, walks your property, and signs the report.

Specialty work includes Lake Lanier waterfront, FHA assignments, new construction and builder sales analysis, manufactured homes, and complex rural acreage — the files many appraisers turn down. Behind each report is modern market analytics paired with independent, defensible professional judgment, with thorough inspections, well-supported comparables, and clear, USPAP-compliant reporting delivered on time.

Credentials

Certified ResidentialGeorgia Certified Residential Appraiser, license CR#338575 — held in good standing.
13+ YearsOver a decade of full-time residential appraisal experience across North Georgia.
5,000+ ReportsThousands of completed appraisals for lenders, attorneys, agents, and homeowners.
FHA ExperienceDeep familiarity with FHA assignments and HUD 4000.1 requirements for government-insured lending.
Complex Property SpecialistLake Lanier waterfront, new construction, manufactured homes, and rural acreage across North Georgia.
BBB A+ · E&O InsuredBBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating. Errors-and-omissions insured.

You can confirm my license (CR#338575) on the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board license search, and see our rating on the BBB business profile.

Who we work with

Homeowners
Attorneys & Law Firms
Lenders & Brokers
Real Estate Agents
Accountants & CPAs

“The goal is simple — give every client a value they can stand behind, delivered when they need it.”

★★★★★
“Chris provides high quality appraisal work with competitive turn times. He is very knowledgeable on local markets. Would highly suggest Chris for any appraisal needs.”
Josh Hammond · Google review
★★★★★
“I was curious about the value of our Forsyth County home after all the fluctuations over the last several years. Chris was very professional, explained the whole process, and was detailed and thorough in the report. Highly recommend.”
Zach Beekman · Google review
★★★★★
“Christopher did an amazing job. Great communication and great personality. He knew the Dawson area so well and did an honest appraisal. Thanks again.”
Tommy Duckett · Google review

Free quote

Work with a local appraiser.

Send the basics and we’ll confirm the fee and timing — usually the same business day.

Private appraisals from $450. Larger, lakefront, acreage, and date-of-death assignments are quoted individually.

Getting a mortgage or refinancing? Your lender orders that appraisal and chooses the appraiser. Everything else — estate, divorce, pre-listing, pre-purchase — you can order directly.

Get a free quote

Phone or email is fine — whichever you prefer.

No obligation. We reply the same business day.