Making a Difference Rives Valuation Services Inc. dba: Appraisal Shop was established on January, 2003 in Austin, Texas. Appraisal Shop maintains a minimum of 20 licensed and/or certified appraisers and two general certified SRA/MAI appraisers. In addition, our support staff includes an operations manager, office administrators and 4 appraiser trainees.We provide a variety of appraisal services ranging from conventional residential appraisals to appraisal reviews, VA appraisals, FHA, RELO, REO, tax protest, litigation work, commercial appraisals, income analysis and capitalization. Also, we provide field measurements/square foot verification to real estate agents and homeowners.Mission Our mission is to provide highest quality residential and commercial valuation services in a timely professional manner. We have assembled our team with diversified experienced professional real estate appraisers that emphasize on local expertise and integrity in the appraisal industry. When the quality of personal service is important, our team’s experience, training, and communication will make a difference.