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Myrtle Beach Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants
Since 1986 • 35,000 Appraisals • 3,500 Clients
$7 Billion in Valuations

Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand Resort Residential Specialists in Oceanfront, Waterway, and Golf Course Properties
With appraisal experience since 1986, the Certifax staff have developed more than 35,000 appraisals for more than 3,500 clients, including most major banks, mortgage companies, relocation services and government institutions.
Appraisal services in South Carolina–Horry County and Georgetown County–and Brunswick County in North Carolina for virtually any residential purpose including:
- Mortgage Loans
- Divorce / Marriage Dissolution
- Estate Planning
- Property Tax Appeals
- Price Negotiations
- Charitable Contributions
- Rehab and Flipping
- Foreclosure Auction
- REO and Short Sale Consultation
- IRS Taxes
- Gift Valuations
Saving People Time and Money
Don’t Make this $70,000 Mistake
Savvy in all aspects of residential real estate, the Certifax appraisers have saved countless people from overpaying, like this couple who almost overpaid on a condo by $70,000. This is why you should always get an appraisal, whether it’s lender mandated or not.
Finding Under-Priced Properties
For value-conscious second-home and investor buyers, the Certifax staff researches, analyzes and alerts Certifax Report members to under-market buying opportunities. Click HERE for details.
Broker Referrals
Most real estate agents are specialized in a geographic area or property type. Should you need assistance with a purchase, as part of the Certifax Concierge service, we will gladly refer you to a broker with exceptional knowledge and experience, including the following specialities:
Geographic Areas:
North Strand, South Strand, central Myrtle Beach, South Brunswick Islands, western Horry County, Little River, Longs, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, Conway, Loris
Property Types:
Condominiums, Condotels, Waterway Property, Vacant Land, Single Family Homes, Golf Villas, Investment Property, Commercial Real Estate, Rural Property, Equestrian Estates, Multi-Family Property
Specialized Negotiations:
Short-Sale, Pre-Foreclosure, Bank-Owned and REO Property
While appraising is our bread and butter, Senior Appraiser and Certifax founder Kay Van Hoesen is also a licensed Broker and Realtor dating back to 1987. Though we seldom list or sell property, occasionally we help close friends and family members and will provide Buyer Broker services upon request.
If you need help, even if we don’t represent you in a Broker capacity, we’ll gladly refer you to someone with exceptional credentials and expertise.









