History
We’re a group of passionate change-makers (including appraisers and analysts) who care about serving our clients, our communities, and our profession—and who believe quality alternative valuations should be available to every lender, every place.
From our background in rural America, we’ve seen first-hand how local lenders (and their borrowers) often wait longer and pay more for real estate valuations, or end up doing them internally. We know valuing real estate in certain markets is tough, but our roots have taught us to never back down from a challenge… so you can trust that no matter where the property is, from the smallest town to the biggest city, we’ll help you find your value without charging more or taking longer to do it.
2026
Commercial Validation Launch
Launched Independent Collateral ValidationTM (ICV), the first fully-compliant commercial appraisal validation solution.
2026
CTO and Development Team
Welcomed Madhav Ranjan, CTO, and five new members to our development team, setting the stage for innovation and growth.
2025
Advisory Board
Eval.com creates advisory board of industry experts.
2024
Partner Expansion
Eval.com expands it’s partner distribution to include top tier valuation companies and AMCs, including: Lightbox RE, Mountainseed, and Nationwide Property Appraisal Services (NPAS).
2023
Client Milestone
Eval.com surpasses 300 customers.
2022
Residential Evaluation Launch
In response to customer demand, Eval.com formally launched residential evaluations.
2021
Commercial Evaluation Launch
Eval.com formally launched commercial, agricultural and multifamily evaluations.
2020
Analyst Training Platform
Eval.com developed standardized analyst training, operating procedures, and scalable workflows for nationwide evaluation production.
2019
Eval.com Founded
The company recognized the need for a scalable national platform dedicated specifically to evaluations, leading to the launch of Eval.com.
2018
Product Market-Fit
Lenders responded positively to the quality and consistency of the company’s evaluation products, driving rapid business growth.
2018
Evaluation Product Launch
MountainWest Valuations formally began offering evaluations through trained analysts supported by appraisers and structured inspection processes.
2017
New Operating Model
Eval.com’s foundational concept emerged: combine trained non-appraiser analysts with appraiser expertise and local market knowledge.
2016
Evaluation Market Research
Extensive research conducted into evaluation regulations, lender demand, USPAP limitations, appraiser participation barriers, and national valuation practices.
2015
Leadership Transition
Deb Clark took over MountainWest Valuations, a commercial and agricultural appraisal firm, and began researching the growing evaluation market.
2012
Appraiser Trainee
Deb Clark joined MountainWest Valuations, a commercial and agricultural appraisal firm, as a trainee appraiser.
2010
Industry Shift
Federal banking regulators issued the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines (IAEG), creating exemptions that allowed lenders to use evaluations instead of appraisals for many transactions.
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