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problem with their transactions.
and the whole process took less than a week!
I live in Florida and we communicated by phone and email. He made it simple for me to get my assessment completed.
institution so I have reviewed hundreds of appraisals. I had some genuine questions and the response I received was condescending.
very thorough and easy to understand. Ed was great an I would recommend him to anyone needing an appraisal!
parents house. They were prompt, courteous and carried out the appraisal quickly. Turn-around time for the appraisal report was less than one week. Wonderful customer service in this day and age!
dimensions, which we can do ourselves. It didnt mention gorgeous street we are on. Many people volunteer that were on the prettiest street in Mt. Lebanon.
The final appraised value of my house actually exceeded my expectations. I would hire Ed again in a heartbeat. Well worth the money!
in a quick matter and answering all questions. Great experience all around.
and very carefully went through his inspection in a thoroughly professional manner. He spent a good amount of time inspecting interior and exterior of the house as well as the property. He was obviously very competent in his area of expertise. He produced a very professional report on the morning of the day promised. I would recommend Ed to others for home appraisals and would use him again, myself, if needed. He was polite and a pleasure to deal with as well. John M. in Leetsdale, PA
to the appraisal and returned the report within the time frame we agreed upon. I highly recommend Ed for anyone who needs a professional and fair appraisal of the real estate they want to sell or buy.
on site assessment efficiently. His report was completed quickly and he answered my follow up question. I would use his services again and would recommend him to others.
documented the property and commented and asked questions as needed. The entire process took about an hour and he indicated that he was a few reports behind but would complete my job within 7-10 days and he met that schedule. He is very pleasant and answers any questions during the initial assessment. I would recommend his services and would gladly use him again.
the way that he documented his findings. The final report was very thorough and was completed in a timely manner. It was a pleasure meeting him.
was great, he responded very quickly with great follow up. We met at the property at the day and time we arranged, he did his work and said we would have our report in 7 to 10 day, within 5 day we had our report which was very professionally done.
sense of humor. He turned around the appraisal even quicker than he said he would, which was already more efficient than most, yet his work was extremely thorough and well presented. Would definitely hire again. He knows Pittsburgh.
was very professional during the appraisal. He listened to our concerns, and his valuation of the property seemed based on the reality of the condition of the property versus the price of other similar properties recently sold. We sincerely appreciate his professionalism and the detailed report we received in the time frame he quoted.
change the appraisal type after several days had passed and he happily obliged me. I would happily recommend him to others looking for a property appraisal.
and prompt. I highly recommend!
it all went fine ! Got me my results within a few days !! Very happy & would highly recommend !
answered my questions in a timely manner.
before during and after the his visit was great. His 20 page report was completed promptly and very thorough. I will be able to list my property with confidence thanks to his appraisal.
Exceeds expectations.
timely manner. He arrived on time. The appraisal was received within a week of his visit. It was complete and thorough. He was very easy to communicate with. I would hire Ed again.
gave us the appraisals within 10 days of viewing the properties with a full report. I would highly recommend this company.
mainly focus on location, house age, and living area. In my case, I fully remodeled the house in the last decade and made usable and livable both the attic and the basement. I replaced all the floors, painted all the walls, fully updated the kitchen, and turned a small bedroom into a large bathroom. Furthermore, I changed all the radiators, replaced roofs, added mini splits units in two bedrooms and the attic, and this 2022 installed a new furnace. Ed was on time and submitted me the report very fast, in just two days. The report, overall, looks good in terms of structure and content. However, I think the appraisal was not worth to do. The report was inaccurate. For example, it said 2 bathrooms instead of 2.5 and said the heating system was electric and based on mini splits. The heating system is based on natural gas. I have eight radiators all over the house that are heated by a brand-new furnace that I took the care to show to Ed. The appraiser valued the house in $140,000. When I mentioned the inaccuracies to Ed, he answered promptly and updated the value to $145,000. I put it for sale for $90,000 more, a value my realtor and I share is closer to the market value. If we are off, I am sure it is not by far. In sum, the appraisal was not accurate and did not provide a realistic price. My suggestion is to do your own research using Zillow and other specialized websites and to use them as references for market prices.
explain and answer my questions. When the time comes to get an appraisal I highly recommend Accent Realty.
from start to finish! Very prompt! Professional!
discussions and provided the new report to me in a day. I’m very satisfied with his work.
Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI is the supplemental insurance that many lenders ask home buyers to purchase when the amount being loaned is more than 80% of the value of the home. Very often, this additional payment is folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is quickly forgotten. This is unfortunate because PMI becomes unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan – whether through market appreciation or principal paydown – dips below this 80% level. In fact, the United States Congress passed a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to remove the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.
Many appraisers offer a specific service for home owners that believe they have met the 80% loan-to-value metric. For a nominal fee, the appraiser can provide you with a statement regarding the home value. Some will even take the next step and help you file a challenge with your mortgage company. The costs of these services are very often recovered in just a few months of not paying the PMI.
One of the most important issues involved in purchasing a property is developing an opinion of what it’s worth so that you can make an informed offer to purchase. A professional appraisal report performed by a qualified, state-licensed appraiser can provide you with an objective, third party opinion of a property’s current Market Value. And for the small price of this service, you can give yourself “peace of mind” prior to making an offer to purchase that you’re offering a fair price for the property.
Whether you choose to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price.
Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. It’s easy for them to step in and give you the information to help you make your decision. Appraiser fees are based on efforts to complete the report and not a percentage of the sales price. So seeking a professional appraisal can often help homeowners make the best decisions on investing in their homes and setting a fair sales price.
Before you decide to sell your home, there are several decisions to be made. First and foremost: “How much should it sell for?” But don’t forget there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself such as “Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?”, “Should I put in that third bathroom?”, “Should I complete my kitchen remodel?” Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal effect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expense.
We understand the stress involved with an employee relocation. We take great care in establishing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our thorough inspection, we encourage relocating employees to provide input on the positive attributes of their property along with information about any recent sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered.
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time in life and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often requires an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the residential property involved. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.
Unlike many wealthy individuals, the majority of Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these issues. Also, in most cases, a home or other real property makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value.
Here too, an appraiser can help. Often the first step in fairly disposing of an estate is to understand its true value. Where property is involved, the appraiser can help determine the true value. At this point, equitable arrangements can more easily be arrived at among disputing parties. Everyone walks away knowing they’ve received a fair deal.
A divorce can be a particularly traumatic experience for both parties and is often further complicated by the difficult decision of “Who gets the house?”. In most divorce cases, the Court won’t usually force the parties involved to “buyout” the other party’s interest but it may however order the sale of the home so each party gets an equal share of the equity. Regardless of the situation, it’s a good idea to order an appraisal so both parties are fully aware of what the true market value is.
If the parties want to sell the home, they’ll have a better idea of what price to set. And on the flipside, if a “buyout” is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they’ve gotten a fair assessment.
If you need to consolidate bills, have a college tuition to pay, or just want to tap into the equity of your home, you’ll need a new loan, which oftentimes requires a new appraisal of the property.
