Robert Gentry began his appraisal career in 1963 working at the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation as Right of Way Agent and Technician, after serving four years in the United States Marine Corps. In 1965 he became a staff appraiser and real estate salesman for a local real estate company and in 1971 formed his own real estate firm. Since this time, Robert has actively engaged in general real estate activities including appraisal and consultation, real estate brokerage, construction and development and property management. He has been a lifelong resident of Central Virginia and has handled assignments throughout the State of Virginia as well as North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia and Tennessee.
Robert’s expertise in the appraisal field earned him the MAI (Member of the Appraisal Institute) designation and he is recognized as an expert witness in 41 counties and cities throughout Virginia. The scope of appraisal assignments include commercial, residential, manufacturing, industrial, rural and special purpose properties, feasibility studies and private consultations. Clients have included local, regional and national banks and mortgage companies, major oil, gas, electric and telephone companies, railroad companies, local governmental authorities, airport commissions, Virginia Department of Transportation, West Virginia Department of Highways, the National Park Service, as well as numerous attorneys, accountants and individuals. Robert has also served as an Instructor of Real Estate Appraisal Practice at Lynchburg College, Averett College (now Averett University), Central Virginia Community College and the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.
Robert is both a licensed Real Estate Broker and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Virginia.
