Serving Buford, Georgia
Certified home appraiser serving Buford, GA.
Buford sits where Gwinnett and Hall counties meet — a market that runs from the Mall of Georgia's retail corridor to historic downtown Buford to the southern shores of Lake Lanier. We appraise on both sides of the county line.
A two-county market
Buford's quirk is jurisdictional: nearly identical homes can sit in different counties and different school systems — including the well-regarded Buford City school district, which carries its own price premium buyers pay for deliberately. Valuing here means tracking those boundaries precisely, and our files span Gwinnett and Hall so the county line never blurs the analysis.
We serve Buford with lending and refinance appraisals, pre-listing valuations, estate and divorce assignments, and lakefront work along the south end of Lanier from Holiday Road to Lanier Islands.
Why Simmons Appraisals
- Georgia Certified Residential · CR#338575
- BBB Accredited Business · A+ Rating
- 5,000+ appraisals across North Georgia
- Most reports delivered in 2–4 business days
- USPAP-compliant, court-defensible reports
- Chris performs every inspection personally
- Trusted by attorneys, lenders, and homeowners
What clients are saying
5.0 · 12 Google reviews →“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.”
“Chris was the appraiser for one of my listings and he had an incredibly quick turnaround time! Would highly recommend calling him for a quick appraisal.”
Common questions
Do you cover all of Buford and the surrounding area?
Yes — and the neighboring communities around it. If you are just outside the area, call; our coverage is broader than any one city.
How fast can you inspect and deliver?
Inspections are usually scheduled within a few days, and most reports deliver 2-4 business days after inspection.
What does an appraisal cost here?
Private (non-lender) appraisals start at $450 for a typical single-family home. Size, acreage, waterfront, or a past effective date can raise the fee — send the address and we will quote it the same business day.
Free quote
Need an appraisal in Buford?
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.