GATES & ASSOCIATES

The appraisal firm of Wilcher, Gates & Associates, Inc. was started in 1980 by Loran Leggett and was originally known as Leggett & Associates, Inc. The company was one of the first fee appraisal firms in Macon, and is now one of the largest in Middle Georgia in terms of number of appraisers and production outside the metro Atlanta area. Company strengths are experience, education and service. The staff of 8 appraisers haveyears of combined experience in residential and commercial appraising. All appraisers are Certified or Licensed with the State of Georgia and in good standing. Seven appraisers have four year college degrees, and two have member designations with the Appraisal Institute. Appraisers have extensive knowledge of mortgage lending underwriting guidelines and are on most secondary mortgage market lender approved lists. The company offers a wide range of real estate appraisal and consulting services. Our clients are commercial banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, lawyers, accountants, state highway department, and individual property owners. The company carries errors and omissions insurance (E & O), and is a member of the Macon Board of Realtors, Macon Multiple Listing Service, Macon-Bibb County Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, and Home Builders Association of Macon, Mortgage Bankers Associates of Middle GA. Client references are available upon request.