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About Mantis Valuation Advisors
Mantis Valuation Advisors provides residential and small commercial real estate appraisals throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Every report is USPAP-compliant, data-driven, and delivered with clarity and precision.
Trust.
Integrity.
Precision.
Expertise.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Empowering Confident Real Estate Decisions
With over 20 years of appraisal experience and 5,000+ completed assignments, Mantis Valuation Advisors delivers accurate, defensible valuations for lenders, attorneys, CPAs, investors, and private clients throughout Southwest Florida.
20+
Years of Valuation Experience
5,000+
Assignments Completed
100%
USPAP-Compliant Reports
Trusted
By Lenders, Attorneys, CPAs & Investors
Why Choose Mantis Valuation Advisors
We deliver clear, data-driven appraisal reports backed by thorough market research and 20+ years of valuation experience. Every assignment is handled personally by a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.
USPAP-Compliant Reports
Every appraisal is completed in full compliance with USPAP standards and delivered with clear market support and sound reasoning.
Certified General Appraiser
All assignments are completed personally by a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with an MBA and 20+ years of experience.
Our Approach
Accurate, Defensible, and Delivered With Clarity
Every appraisal report we deliver is backed by thorough market research, sound methodology, and clear reasoning. We serve lenders, attorneys, CPAs, investors, and private clients throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties with the same commitment to quality on every assignment.
Why Choose Mantis Valuation Advisors
What Sets Us Apart
Certified General Appraiser
All assignments completed personally by a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with an MBA and 20+ years of experience.
USPAP-Compliant Reports
Every report meets USPAP standards and is backed by thorough market data, sound methodology, and clear reasoning.
Defensible Valuations
Our reports are built to withstand legal, financial, and regulatory scrutiny — trusted by lenders, attorneys, and CPAs.
Advanced Analytics
We leverage market data, regression analysis, and current sales to deliver accurate, well-supported valuations.
Responsive Service
We respond promptly, communicate clearly, and deliver reports on time — every time.
5,000+ Assignments
With 20+ years of experience and thousands of completed appraisals, we bring deep market knowledge to every assignment.
Meet the Appraiser
Mike Petrone, MBA
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser · Founder, Mantis Valuation Advisors
Mike has 20+ years of appraisal experience and 5,000+ completed assignments throughout Southwest Florida. He holds an MBA in Finance and brings a background in investment analysis and real estate brokerage to every engagement. Mike serves lenders, attorneys, CPAs, investors, and private clients throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties with the same commitment to accuracy and professionalism on every assignment.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
"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
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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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