Our Owner
The owner of Ferstl Valuation Services is J.T. Ferstl who is both a certified Arkansas real estate appraiser and an experienced expert in the field.
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 his experience with residential and commercial real estate appraisals, our owner is both licensed Arkansas attorney and real estate broker. His combined abilities and experience Ferstl Valuation Services an unmatched record of success over the past decade in hundreds of jury and non-jury trials.
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)


Our Recent Articles
At Ferstl Valuation Services, we know a thing or two about real estate.
On our blog, we share our knowledge with you.
Three great benefits of a real estate investment analysis
Real estate continues to be one of the best investments you can make, for several great reasons. For starters, it’s always nice…
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What factors have the strongest impact on property values in Arkansas?
Ferstl Valuation Services has offered trusted real estate appraisals in Little Rock since 1967, and we’re proud to be one of the…
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We proudly offer expert witness testimony to help you protect your property rights!
Arkansas has plenty of cities and small towns that are growing rapidly, which is good news for the people who live and…
Read More… We proudly offer expert witness testimony to help you protect your property rights!
How can I increase the value of my property when it’s time to sell?
Whenever you purchase a new home or commercial property, you don’t usually have an exit strategy in mind. But our circumstances change…
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Credentials and Memberships

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