ABOUT FERSTL VALUATION SERVICES
Our Owners
The owners of Ferstl Valuation Services are Tom Ferstl and his son J.T. who are both certified Arkansas real estate appraisers and experienced experts in the field. Tom Ferstl is also a certified general appraiser in Missouri, Mississippi, and Texas and J.T. holds general appraiser certifications in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
The Appraisal Institute, a global association of real estate appraisers, designates real estate appraisers and property analyst professionals who have met rigorous requirements relating to education, testing, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability. All MAI professionals adhere to a strictly enforced Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. In short, the AI designation stands for advanced knowledge, documented experience, and uncompromising integrity. J.T. Ferstl is a designated Appraisal Institute professional.
In addition to their experience with residential and commercial real estate appraisals, our owners are both licensed Arkansas attorneys and real estate brokers. As an experienced real estate attorney, Tom Ferstl has over 50 years of experience providing real estate expert testimony and litigation support in various local Circuit Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, and Federal Court proceedings. Both Tom and J.T. have testified and assisted in court proceedings across the nation, from Miami to Denver, and Houston to Sioux Falls. The combined abilities and experience of both Tom and J.T. have garnered Ferstl Valuation Services an unmatched record of success over the past decade in hundreds of jury and non-jury trials.
Tom M. Ferstl, JD
Tom’s Memberships & Certifications:
– National Association of Realtors Real Estate Broker
– Arkansas Association of Realtors Real Estate Broker
– Arkansas Bar Association Licensed Attorney
– Environmental Institute Accredited Asbestos Inspector
– Arkansas Certified General Appraiser
– Missouri Certified General Appraiser
– Texas Certified General Appraiser
– National Society of Environmental Consultants Member
– Arkansas Appraisers Association Founding Member
J.T. Ferstl, JD, MAI
J.T.’s Memberships & Certifications:
– Appraisal Institute MAI Designated Member
– Arkansas Association of Realtors Real Estate Broker
– Arkansas Bar Association Licensed Attorney
– Arkansas Certified General Appraiser
– Tennessee Certified General Appraiser
– Louisiana Certified General Appraiser
– Oklahoma Certified General Appraiser
– Arkansas Appraisers Association Founding Member
– Former Chairman of the Little Rock Planning Commission
– Rotary Club of Little Rock — President
– Leadership Greater Little Rock Class III
– Arkansas Business 40 under 40
– Ted Anglyn Award – Appraisal Institute (LDAC)
