Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation

"we’ve kept real estate decision makers informed for more than 40 years" founded as bud potts and company in 1958, iowa appraisal and research was incorporated in 1961. in 1990, the company was purchased by fred h. lock, an mai-designated real estate appraiser and lender with 30 years of experience. serving clients primarily in iowa and the midwest, iowa appraisal and research corporation offers a large staff of professional, state-certified appraisers who are designated or candidates for designation by the appraisal institute, the recognized authority in real estate appraisal. since 1990, iowa appraisal and research has experienced steady growth. today, it is one of iowa’s leading appraisal firms in size, service, capabilities, years in business, reputation and quality of service. who we serve financial institutions, real estate developers, law firms, public agencies, business and industry, and individuals. the role of a professional appraiser using sophisticated techniques to