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Appraisal Business: Interview with Jason Covington
Appraiser Spotlight· Mar 20, 2026

Appraisal Business: Interview with Jason Covington

Building a Diversified Appraisal Business: Interview with Jason Covington –> Read Full Article From Staff Appraiser to Franchise Owner Jason Covington has built his career in real estate appraisal over…

Celebrating Franchise Success – Casey Mann in Dallas
Franchise Growth· Nov 6, 2025

Celebrating Franchise Success – Casey Mann in Dallas

Celebrating One Year of Franchise Success: Casey Mann Leads the Way in Dallas, Texas Velox Valuations – Dallas Dallas – Velox Valuations At Velox Valuations, milestones matter –…

Navigate Rising Prices & Market Trends
Market Trends· Oct 14, 2025

Navigate Rising Prices & Market Trends

How Nashville Home Buyers and Sellers Can Navigate Rising Prices and Market Trends as featured in ‘THE TENNESSEAN’   A surge of housing inventory has hit the Nashville…

The Human Element of Appraising
Valuations Insights· Sep 15, 2025

The Human Element of Appraising

How Appraisers Bring Human Insight to the Most Unique Homes in the Country by Chad Barker, CEO of Velox Valuations When most people think of appraisals, they envision…

“Appraisers on Purpose” Podcast
Podcasts· Apr 17, 2025

“Appraisers on Purpose” Podcast

From Pickup Truck to National Brand: Chad Barker on the “Appraisers on Purpose” Podcast Most appraisers never venture beyond their zip code. But Velox Valuations founder Chad Barker…

Velox Valuations – San Diego, Business Journal Feature
Appraiser Spotlight· Feb 28, 2025

Velox Valuations – San Diego, Business Journal Feature

Velox Valuations Expands into San Diego with Local Experts In a recent San Diego Business Journal article, local property appraisers Robert Long and David Lane have transitioned their…

Velox Valuations – Nashville, Shouts it from the Rooftops!
Franchise Growth· Feb 27, 2025

Velox Valuations – Nashville, Shouts it from the Rooftops!

At Velox Valuations, we’re thrilled to announce our continued growth with the opening of a new franchise territory in Nashville, Tennessee, led by the talented Jason Covington. This…

Velox Valuations Expands!
Franchise Growth· Feb 11, 2025

Velox Valuations Expands!

At Velox Valuations, we’re excited to announce the launch of two new franchise locations, further expanding our reach and commitment to delivering high-quality residential real estate appraisals. These…

The Role of Appraisals in Estate Planning and Probate
Valuations Insights· Jan 3, 2025

The Role of Appraisals in Estate Planning and Probate

Effective estate planning and probate ensures your assets are distributed legally, efficiently, and according to your wishes. A key component of both is the accurate valuation of assets…

Velox Valuations featured in The Appraisal Buzzcast!
Podcasts· Dec 20, 2024

Velox Valuations featured in The Appraisal Buzzcast!

We’re thrilled to share that Chad Barker, CEO of Velox Valuations, was featured in a recent podcast episode!  The Appraisal Buzzcast hosts episodes with leaders and experts in…

How to Get Your Home Appraised in 8 Steps
Valuations Insights· Oct 21, 2024

How to Get Your Home Appraised in 8 Steps

Getting a home appraisal is a crucial step in various real estate transactions, from selling your home to refinancing your mortgage. A credible appraisal helps ensure that your…

How Appraisals Can Impact Your Tax Appeal After a Disaster
Valuations Insights· Oct 21, 2024

How Appraisals Can Impact Your Tax Appeal After a Disaster

The aftermath of a natural disaster often leaves homeowners grappling with damaged properties and unexpected expenses. Adding to the strain, reassessed property values can result in inaccurate tax…

What Is a Home Appraisal?
Valuations Insights· Sep 27, 2024

What Is a Home Appraisal?

Knowing a property’s true value is essential before making any real estate decisions, whether you’re the buyer or the seller.  A house appraisal is crucial for determining a…