About Eagle Home Appraisal
Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services Since 2006
At Eagle Home Appraisal, we provide accurate, reliable, and comprehensive real estate appraisal services throughout Las Vegas and Arizona. Led by George “Chip” Holmes, our team combines nearly two decades of appraisal experience with advanced education, proven expertise in residential property valuation, and a deep understanding of digital marketing and business development for real estate professionals.
Professional Credentials
Nevada Licensed Residential Appraiser
License #A.0006387-RES
Arizona Licensed Residential Appraiser
License #LRA-1008987
Specialized Services
- ✓Probate & Estate Planning Valuations
- ✓Divorce & Legal Proceedings
- ✓Pre-listing & Cash Sale Appraisals
- ✓Tax Assessment Disputes
- ✓Rural Properties & Equestrian Estates
- ✓Manufactured Homes & Vacant Land
- ✓High-Rise Condominiums
- ✓Complex & Unique Properties
- ✓Bankruptcy Proceedings
- ✓Expert Witness Testimony
Professional Experience
- October 2022 – Present
Partner – Appraiser Marketing Group
Helping real estate appraisers enhance their online presence and generate non-lending leads
- May 2008 – Present
Co-Founder/Partner – Eagle Home Appraisal
Principal Appraiser specializing in non-lending appraisals across all property types
- May 2010 – January 2016
Subject Matter Expert – SCORE Mentors
Counseled small business owners on web presence, SEO, PPC, and digital marketing strategies
- March 2008 – January 2016
Co-Founder – VIVIT Marketing, LLC
Digital marketing agency focused on search and social media strategies
- May 2005 – May 2008
Residential Appraiser – Eagle Appraisal
Independent appraisal services, Las Vegas area
- April 2003 – May 2006
Appraisal Apprenticeship – Hofer Appraisal Services
Training and development in residential property valuation
Expert Witness Experience
Chip Holmes has been designated as an expert witness by the US Bankruptcy Court and Eighth Judicial District Court in Nevada, providing professional testimony in complex real estate matters.
Recent Court Testimony
- US Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada (2015)
- Wilmington Trust vs. Webb (2016)
- US Bank vs. Edwards (2017)
- Entrust Group vs. Wells Fargo (2018)
- Multiple divorce proceedings in Nevada, Ohio, and California
- Various bankruptcy and foreclosure cases
Deposition Experience: Extensive experience providing deposition testimony for major financial institutions including Deutsche Bank, Ventures Trust, and other complex litigation matters.
Educational Background
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Class of 1991
Appraisal Courses Completed
Applied Residential Appraisal Techniques
Highest and Best Use Analysis
Modern Green Building Concepts
2-4 Family Property Appraisal
Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal
Environmental Issues for Appraisers
REO and Foreclosures
Construction Details and Trends
USPAP Professional & Technical Compliance
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
Mortgage Fraud Detection
Small Residential Income Properties
Expert Witness Appearances
Court Testimony
- US Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada, July 7, 2015 Case# NV-14-102022
- Wilmington Trust vs. Edward Webb, June 14, 2016, Case# A-14-700347-C
- US Bank National Association vs. George Edwards, October 3, 2017 Case#A-12-667690-C
- Entrust Group vs. Wells Fargo Bank, January 10, 2018, Case# NV-15-667765-CV
- Coles vs. Coles – Divorce – Medina County Court, OH, December 18, 2018
- Kolakowski vs. Kolakowski – Divorce – Regional Justice Center, NV, January 25, 2019
- American West Real Estate, LLC – Bankruptcy – Foley Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, NV, March 14, 2019
- Jensen vs. Jensen, Clark County District Court Family Division, January 14, 2020
- Sun vs. Xue, Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, January 9, 2020
Deposition Testimony
- Deutsche Bank vs. SFR Investments Pool, May 25, 2016, Case# 2:14-cv-01131-APG-VCF
- Ventures Trust vs. Saticoy Bay LLC, July 25, 2016, Case# 2:15-cv-01773-JAD-CWH
- RH Kids v. Lakeview Loan, July 30, 2018 Case#A-16-741141-C
Professional Affiliations & Recognition
Coalition of Appraisers in
Nevada Member
Better Business Bureau
A+ Rated Business
Leadership Excellence
Beyond Appraisals: A Comprehensive Approach
Chip’s unique background combines technical appraisal expertise with entrepreneurial business acumen. As a co-founder of both VIVIT Marketing and partner in Appraiser Marketing Group, he brings a deep understanding of digital marketing, SEO, and online business development to the appraisal industry.
His experience as a SCORE mentor demonstrates his commitment to helping businesses succeed, while his Stanford chemistry background provides the analytical rigor essential for complex property valuations.
Our Commitment
With nearly 20 years of appraisal experience and extensive court-recognized expertise, Eagle Home Appraisal delivers the highest quality appraisal services. We understand that real estate decisions are among the most important financial choices you’ll make, and we’re committed to providing you with accurate, reliable, and defensible property valuations.