Mike Taylor is the founder and senior appraiser behind Sagebrook Appraisal, a Houston-based firm focused on delivering accurate, reliable, and defensible property valuations.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in real estate appraisal, Mike has built a reputation as a trusted resource for lenders, real estate professionals, attorneys, and private clients. His work spans a wide range of appraisal needs, from traditional purchase and refinance transactions to estate settlements, divorce-related assignments, bankruptcy, and financial planning.

As a Certified Residential Appraiser, Mike combines deep local market knowledge with rigorous valuation methods to produce reports that are clear, well-supported, and credible. He understands the importance of accuracy, consistency, and communication in a process that often affects major financial and personal decisions.

What truly sets Mike apart is his ability to simplify the appraisal process. He believes everyone who receives an appraisal report should be able to understand it, including clients, agents, lenders, attorneys, and other stakeholders who rely on the information. Through clear communication and practical education, Mike is working to close the communication gap between appraisers and Realtors, helping real estate professionals better understand appraisal risk, valuation issues, and how to navigate the process more effectively.

Through Sagebrook Appraisal, Mike continues to raise the standard for what clients and real estate professionals can expect from an appraisal partner: precision, professionalism, dependable turnaround times, and a commitment to helping people make confident real estate decisions.