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Watson Appraisals, LLC

4.8(
12
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Real Estate Appraisals

About us

Watson Appraisals, LLC is a full service real estate appraisal company located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company was founded in 2003 by Doug Watson, a 19 year veteran of the appraisal profession. Mr. Watson has completed appraisal reports for several lenders, businesses, attorneys and individual property owners. Expert witness testimony and professional measuring services are also offered. Watson Appraisals strives to provide personal service, with emphasis on communication and fast completion and delivery to the client. Our service area includes Jefferson, Nelson, Bullitt, Spencer, Oldham, Henry and Shelby counties in Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties in Indiana. Typical appraisal reports can be completed for $425 (add $50-75 outside of Jefferson County). Expert witness testimony is billed at a rate of $85 per hour, and measuring services range anywhere from $75 and up, depending on location and type of structure. No fees owed until both parties have signed agreement for services. SPECIAL: Mention Angie’s List when ordering and receive a minimum 20% discount!

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Real estate appraisals for bankruptcy, divorce, estate planning/settlement, equity review, litigation/expert witness, Medicaid, mortgage financing, PMI removal, REO, tax appeal & title claim. Properties appraised include single family and 2-4 family residential dwellings, as well as vacant land.

Services we don't offer

NOTE: Appraisals for mortgage related transactions MUST be ordered by the lender, or lender's representative. Regulatory changes in past decade have virtually eliminated the borrower's ability to choose the appraiser.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

25%

Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.812 Reviews
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Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
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Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews
Janice C.
02/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
If you are in need of a concise, detailed appraisal, I would highly recommend Watson Appraisals LLC. Mr. Watson is an experienced and professional appraiser and his report confirmed it for me. Thanks to Angie's List for the referral that perfectly matched my needs.
Description of Work: Home appraisal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Watson Appraisals, LLC
Thanks so much for the opportunity to assist you! Good luck with decisions on the house moving forward.
Linda M.
10/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
It went Very well
Description of Work: House appraisal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
John G.
05/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
All work done as promised
Description of Work: House appraisal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lance L.
11/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend this firm!
Description of Work: I received an appraisal from another group and had questions, which the original appraisal company would not discuss. Watson Appraisals, LLC answered my questions clearly with professional detail.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Wendell M.
07/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I was in town for a couple of days and contacted Watson Appraisals to see if they had time to appraise a home that I was getting. He accomodated my schedule and came when he said that he would. When I received the appraisal, it was pretty detailed.
Description of Work: Watson Appraisals provided a real estat appraisal for my home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Stephanie J.
12/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I went to them for an appraisal and I’ve been really happy with them.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
kathy A.
08/2013
1.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
They didn't return calls. I left two messages. So the opportunity for them to do work for me wasn't an option.
Description of Work: Nothing, they never returned two phone calls.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Watson Appraisals, LLC
I never received a call or email from this person. Therefore, I did not have an opportunity to be of service. Please remove this rating from my profile.
Robert M.
07/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Mr. Watson provided a very accurate appraisal of our property. When we listed our home our realtor's price estimate for our home was approximately $25,000 lower than Mr. Watson's appraisal. We ignored the realtor's advise and listed our home using Mr. Watson's appraised value. We had multiple offers for our home within days and all were very close to our target price.
Description of Work: Provided a professional appraisal of our home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Mark S.
05/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Doug not only was able to accommodate a last minute request he showed up on time and was very professional. He asked lots of questions about my house and took lots of pictures. I felt that his bottom line was very accurate and fair. I would recommend him to anyone needing a home appraisal.
Description of Work: Doug was able to accommodate a quick request for an appraisal per my attorneys request in a divorce situation with my house.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Rob L.
05/2013
4.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Very responsive. Scheduled meeting and discussed what was needed. There was some delay in getting the appraisial, but Mr. Watson seemed to have a personal issue that came up and when advised that we needed it by a certain date, we had it. There was a discrepancy that was an oversight and that was corrected promptly. Would recommend.
Description of Work: Performed real estate appraisial
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Nicholas A.
06/2012
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I called Watson Appraisals out to my home for a real estate appraisal so I could get a figure on what I should sell my home at. I was very impressed with the thorough walkthrough he performed on my home, taking measurements and plenty of pictures as he went. When I received the appraisal letter back, it contained more information than I expected and looked very professionally typed up. I would definitely recommend Watson appraisals for anyone else seeking a real estate appraisal.
Description of Work: Had an appraisal performed on my house. The appraiser came to my home, did a thorough walkthrough and completed an appraisal letter for me.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Jung K.
04/2012
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
The whole process was very professional and I would highly recommend Watson Appraisal for a service.
Description of Work: I was able to locate Watson Appraisal LLC from the Angie's list. After I called, I was able to set up for an appraisal date. Their time frames were very flexible and I was able to schedule an appointment two days after the initial phone call. The whole process took about an hour and half and to keep in record of its measurements, Mr. Watson had a camera as well as measuring wheel. It took 8 days before I heard back regarding the appraisal estimation. They gave feedback on current status, recommendations as well as potential upgrades if necessary. One good thing was to have information about other properties around the area with similar feature comparison, which allowed me to see a very lucid comparison on what the property was really worth for its locations, size and etc.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

    Contact information

    4405 Alicent Ct., Louisville, KY 40207

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    3016
    Trade License Locale
    State of Kentucky
    Trade License Authority
    Ky Real Estate Appraisers Board
    Trade License Expiration
    06/30/2019
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.

    Service Categories

    Real Estate Appraisals

    FAQ

    Watson Appraisals, LLC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Watson Appraisals, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Watson Appraisals, LLC offers free project estimates.
    No, Watson Appraisals, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, Watson Appraisals, LLC offers a 25% senior discount.
    No, Watson Appraisals, LLC does not offer emergency services.
    No, Watson Appraisals, LLC does not offer warranties.
    Watson Appraisals, LLC offers the following services: Real estate appraisals for bankruptcy, divorce, estate planning/settlement, equity review, litigation/expert witness, Medicaid, mortgage financing, PMI removal, REO, tax appeal & title claim. Properties appraised include single family and 2-4 family residential dwellings, as well as vacant land.
    NOTE: Appraisals for mortgage related transactions MUST be ordered by the lender, or lender's representative. Regulatory changes in past decade have virtually eliminated the borrower's ability to choose the appraiser.

    Contact information

    4405 Alicent Ct., Louisville, KY 40207

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM