Appraisal and Valuation Services Office

Independence, Integrity, and Upholding the Public Trust

The Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO) has the most diverse project portfolio of any appraisal organization in the Federal Government, providing independent real property valuation and mineral evaluation services for the Department of the Interior in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards.

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Office of the Director

The Office of the Director provides overall guidance and leadership to AVSO and serves as the primary point of contact with the Office of Policy, Management and Budget (PMB) within the Office of the Secretary.

Valuation Division

The Valuation Division provides appraisal and valuation services to AVSO clients on both Federal and Indian trust lands.

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Operations Division

The Operations Division is responsible for a variety of crosscutting business and administrative functions that directly affect AVSO’s ability to fulfill its mission.

Office of the Associate Deputy Director

The Office of the Associate Deputy Director promotes the operation of Tribal appraisal programs through self-governance or self-determination and provides guidance and technical assistance for program success.

Technical Services Division

The Technical Services Division develops valuation policy, procedures, and reporting systems within AVSO and is also responsible for internal quality control and audit functions to maintain the highest level of performance in valuation.