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title: "Velox Valuations is Raising the Bar for Appraisal Services in Raleigh with Launch of New Franchise Business"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a54f2be8-264d-4c33-bfe4-8bdde5387a92
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260115_velox_valuations_is_raising_the_bar_for_appraisal_services_in_raleigh_with_.html
category: "Real estate"
industry: "Business Services"
segment: "Real estate"
published: 2026-01-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:30.279Z
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# Velox Valuations is Raising the Bar for Appraisal Services in Raleigh with Launch of New Franchise Business

**TL;DR:** Velox Valuations has launched a new franchise appraisal business in the Raleigh area, led by franchise owner Matthew Russ. The business will serve residential property owners, lenders, and real estate professionals throughout the Triangle region.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-01-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260115_velox_valuations_is_raising_the_bar_for_appraisal_services_in_raleigh_with_.html).*

## Story

RALEIGH, N.C. – Velox Valuations announced today the launch of its newest franchise appraisal business serving the Raleigh area.

Matthew Russ, a highly experienced real estate appraiser with nearly 30 years of industry experience, is the franchise owner leading Velox’s expansion in the Raleigh area. Russ began appraising in 1996 and has completed more than 20,000 residential appraisals across multiple states. He has previously owned appraisal businesses in Ohio, Michigan and Florida and currently holds certification in five states.

“Raleigh is one of the most promising markets I’ve seen in years,” said Russ. “The level of growth, new construction, and long-term development happening here creates a real need for experienced, localized appraisal services. Opening a Velox Valuations franchise here in the Triangle will allow me to bring my decades of expertise to professionals and property owners across the region, revolutionizing the typical valuation process for the better.”

After decades of independent business ownership, Russ chose franchise ownership with Velox Valuations for its established systems, technology, and appraiser-direct model, which allows certified professionals to work directly with clients while operating within a scalable business framework. The Raleigh franchise is expected to begin operations in mid-January and will serve residential property owners, lenders, and real estate professionals throughout the Triangle region.

“Matt brings deep experience, multi-state perspective, and credibility to the Raleigh market,” said Chad Barker, CEO of Velox Valuations. “His background and long-standing commitment to the appraisal profession make him an excellent fit for Velox.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Raleigh (location)
- Velox Valuations (company)
- Chad Barker (person)
- appraisal services (topic)
- new business launch (topic)
- Matthew Russ (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260115_velox_valuations_is_raising_the_bar_for_appraisal_services_in_raleigh_with_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a54f2be8-264d-4c33-bfe4-8bdde5387a92).