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About Whitener Appraisals, LLC

Based in Martinsville, Virginia, Whitener Appraisals, LLC provides independent real estate appraisal services for commercial, estate and probate, land and rural, litigation, and residential assignments across Southside Virginia and neighboring North Carolina markets.

Meet the Appraisal Team

Whitener Appraisals is a father-and-son appraisal firm based in Martinsville, Virginia. We combine Certified General appraisal experience with careful scope review, market research, and clear communication for each assignment.

George E. “Ed” Whitener

Owner & Principal Appraiser

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser — Virginia & North Carolina

Ed has more than three decades of real estate valuation experience and has held Certified General credentials since 1997. His background includes commercial, residential, land and rural, estate, divorce, lending, and private-party assignments. Virginia Certified General #4001001203 • North Carolina Certified General #A4195.

Daniel E. Whitener

Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Trainee

Daniel E. Whitener is licensed by the Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board as a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee (#4004017213). He works alongside his father, Ed, assisting with supervised property inspections, market research, and report development. His appraisal work is performed under Ed’s Certified General supervision and applicable Virginia supervision requirements. Daniel contributes a careful, practical approach to the firm’s appraisal work and its commitment to well-supported real estate valuations.

Commercial & Mixed-Use

Appraisal services for office, retail, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and other income-producing properties, with scope and availability evaluated for each assignment.

Valuation Experience for Complex Assignments

Our work is designed for clients who need a well-supported, clearly communicated opinion of value. Before accepting an engagement, we consider the intended use, property characteristics, assignment scope, market data, geographic competency, scheduling, and required effective date.

Estate, Probate & Retrospective

Valuation support for estate settlement, probate, date-of-death, retrospective, trust, and related private-client needs.

Land, Farm & Rural

Property-specific analysis for acreage, farms, rural homesites, tracts with improvements, and other land assignments.

Clients We Serve

Attorneys and law firms

Executors, trustees, and families

Property owners and investors

Lenders, accountants, and financial professionals

Assignment requirements vary. We review the property, intended use, timing, and scope before confirming availability and providing a fee quote.

What Clients Can Expect

Clear scope, fee, and estimated timeline before engagement

Responsive, professional communication

Conclusions supported by relevant market research and analysis

Independent, confidential appraisal service

Regional Market Coverage

Our core service area includes the City of Martinsville; Henry, Patrick, Franklin, and Pittsylvania counties; the City of Danville; Rockingham County; Eden; Reidsville; Summerfield; and selected portions of northern Guilford County. We also consider waterfront homes throughout Smith Mountain Lake, regardless of county or side of the lake. Commercial, specialized, and complex assignments may be accepted beyond the core territory depending on property type, scope, complexity, scheduling, travel, compensation, and geographic competency.

Discuss Your Appraisal Assignment

Tell us about the property, the purpose of the appraisal, the effective date, and your preferred timing. We will review the details and let you know whether we can assist.

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