Mantis Valuation Advisors
Accurate. Defensible. USPAP-Compliant.
State-certified general real estate appraiser RZ3609
Expert Residential & Commercial Real Estate Appraisal & Valuation Services
Accurate, defensible valuations for lenders, attorneys, investors, and private clients throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. We deliver clear, data-driven appraisal reports that support confident financial, legal, and investment decisions.
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Mantis Valuation Advisors combines certified appraisal expertise with advanced data tools and analytics. Every assignment is handled personally by Mike; outside specialists are used only when disclosed in the report.
Every report is USPAP-compliant and defensible, built to support confident financial, legal, and investment decisions.
Empowering You to Make Confident Real Estate Decisions
We provide clarity, analysis, and expert guidance for lending, legal, tax, and investment decisions. Whether you are a lender, attorney, CPA, investor, or private client, Mantis Valuation Advisors delivers the precision you need.
Cert Gen RZ3609
Michael Petrone is licensed as a State-certified general real estate appraiser, RZ3609, to appraise both residential and commercial properties — giving you a single, trusted source for all your valuation needs across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
MBA - Level Financial Analysis
Our MBA background in finance and investment analysis means we go beyond standard appraisal work — delivering deeper market insight, well-supported valuations, and reports that support confident financial, legal, and investment decisions.
Our Valuation Services
From residential and commercial appraisals to estate, legal, and investor valuations — Mantis Valuation Advisors provides USPAP-compliant reports for every need across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
Residential Appraisals
Lender-ordered purchase, refinance, and VA/FHA appraisals, plus estate planning, tax planning, pre-listing valuations, and more. Accurate, defensible residential appraisals for homeowners, lenders, and private clients.
Commercial Appraisals
Office, retail, medical, flex/warehouse, self-storage, mixed-use, and small commercial land. Data-driven commercial valuations using all applicable appraisal approaches for properties across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
Estate & Tax Appraisals
Confidential valuations for estate planning, trust administration, tax planning, date-of-death, and gift valuations. USPAP-compliant reports prepared for use by the IRS, attorneys, CPAs, and taxing authorities.
Legal & Financial Services
USPAP-compliant valuations for attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors. Estate & trust, retrospective, date-of-death, tax planning, and gift valuations — prepared for use by the IRS, attorneys, CPAs, and taxing authorities.
Investor Valuations
Market value appraisals, investment property analysis, market rent studies, cap rate analysis, and buy/sell decision support. MBA-level financial insight for smarter investment decisions across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
Trusted Expertise Delivering Accurate, Defensible Valuations
From residential homes to small commercial properties, Mantis Valuation Advisors delivers USPAP-compliant appraisals backed by certified expertise, advanced analytics, and deep local market knowledge across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
30+
Years of Valuation Experience
10,000+
Assignments Completed
USPAP
Compliant on Every Report
3
Counties Served
Client Success Story
Trusted by Clients Across Southwest Florida
"I was referred to Mike by another appraiser to handle the valuation for my divorce case, and I'm so glad I was. He was professional, easy to work with, and delivered the report faster than I expected. The appraisal itself was extremely well supported — every part of it was backed by clear market data and solid reasoning. Both attorneys commented on how strong the report was, and the other party had nothing they could challenge. It made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I couldn't recommend Mike more."
– Karen S. - Private Client — Divorce Valuation
Ready to Work With a Trusted Appraiser?
Call 941-315-2727 or submit a request online. We respond to all inquiries within 1 business day.
Mantis Valuation Advisors provides accurate, USPAP-compliant residential and commercial real estate appraisals throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Trusted by lenders, attorneys, CPAs, investors, and private clients.
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