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Shina, Thomay & Assoc.

Real Estate Appraisals

About us

Shina, Thomay & Associates has been in business since 1992. The partners, Richard Shina and Brian Thomay, are state certified. They have busness degrees from John Carroll University and Baldwin Wallace College, respectively.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential appraisal services. Primary clients include lenders, attorneys, and private individuals. Appraisals are typically written for lending purposes, divorce, estate planning, contesting tax valuations, or estimating market value for a variety of purposes.

Services we don't offer

Commercial and personal property valuations.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.022 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

KEN M.
09/2018
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Excellent. Brian accommodated us even though he was very busy and we had a limited time frame for completion. He even squeezed in his physical visit prior to our planned trip to Florida so we would not have to have someone let him in the house while we were gone. He had everything complete in plenty of time to meet the deadline and e-mailed the report as well as mailing it. Great job. We will definitely hire them again when needed.
Description of Work: Real Estate Appraisal for tax purposes.

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
$450

Joe L.
01/2018
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
No complaints. Performed interior and exterior evaluation.
Description of Work: Home appraisal (market value)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Dawn W.
10/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Prompt, professional, courteous.
Description of Work: Appraisal, 2 family.

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
$400

Sandra U.
08/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Appraiser was professional and knowledgeable at all times. Very through, focused but opened to questions. Would recommend to others and use again. Definitely a pleasure.
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
$400

Christy and Ken R.
08/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
It was done quickly and thoroughly, he took pictures and did the assessment while comparing the house to others sold in the area. We would hire again.
Description of Work: We needed an appraisal of my sister-in-law's house. .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Gail L.
10/2016
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
It was good. He was good. We were definitely impressed with how quickly he turned everything around. He sent everything via email and he sent me a printed copy of everything and it was ready to go when we started the proceedings on my dad's house.
Description of Work: He did an appraisal. We did find out that he was not registered downtown, but my lawyer took care of it, and he was prompt, he was on time. He gave us exactly what we needed and he was quick about it.

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
$350

YVONNE S.
02/2016
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

RICHARD E J.
01/2016
1.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Chuck W.
10/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$350

betty A.
06/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

YVONNE S.
05/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
He was very professional and very thorough. He was easy to get a hold of. He told me things about the house, when it was built and how bad it was. It was a reasonable price and I had no complaints about it.
Description of Work: I used the services of Shinay, Thomay & Associates. They did an appraisal for a 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
$350

Thomas T.
12/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have used appraisal services in the past. Rich Shina provided the best service that I have experienced in this field.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Ricardo B.
10/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$530

Linda J.
06/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Appraised a house for sale.

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
$350

David C.
05/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Sara Z.
04/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Came out and provided a thorough appraisal of a home we were under contract for. Helped us understand the valuation he came to and saved us from overpaying for the house! Very professional and courteous.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Mary Ann & John B.
04/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
The appraisal was fair and took into account the uniqueness of the property. Some comps may have been a little bit out of the subject property area which lead to a higher valuation but that was to be expected due to the fact that no "like" sales occurred within a reasonable distance of the property.
Description of Work: Appraise a rural/farm property that has more than 15 acres

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
$450

michael D.
03/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Rick Shina was very professional, punctual and accommodating. Rick knows his job and he does it very well. I would, without hesitation, highly recommend him to anyone that needs appraisal work done.
Description of Work: Property appraisal for estate purposes.

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
$350

Bethany P.
03/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Rick was very thorough and professional. He did an excellent job, was helpful and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Real Estate Appraisal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Helen H.
02/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
My husband recently died so my household income has been cut by 60%. I need to cut my expenses as much as possible, and with the recent County reappraisals, my home's value far exceeded those of my street. Richard was prompt, removed his shoes (snowy weather) when entering my house and conducted his appraisal in a professional, non-judgemental way. After the appraisal was finished they sent me a packet with instruction of how to go about my appeal and basically did all my work for me other than getting a complaint form notarized. I just had to send in the paperwork and wait for the county to do their job. Hopefully they will be as prompt.
Description of Work: Richard Shina came and assessed my home for me to submit a Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property

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
$350

Linda W.
03/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I spoke with Rich Shina and was able to get an appointment on the Saturday of that same week. This worked out perfectly since I work out of town during the week. I explained that we needed an appraisal of my mother's house because she is now in an independent living situation and needs the funds to live on. Also needed a professional appraisal in case she ever needs to go on Medicaid. He was punctual and professional, offering information on possible repairs and the history of home sales in the area. He emailed the report within 10 days and I received a hard copy in the mial a few days later.
Description of Work: Rich Shina was knowledgeable, informative, responded quickly and very professional. I would use this company again.

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
$225

Mark B.
03/2012
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I wanted to get a current appraisal of my home in order to file an appeal with the county auditor to get my property taxes reduced. I came to Angie's List, did a search, and called the top result which was Evans Appraisal Services. I got a prompt call back from him, and he was unable to take care of my appraisal because he had a large project he was doing, and I needed mine done quickly (paperwork to auditor has to be in before the end of the month). So, I asked him who he would recommend. He said without hesitation - Shina Thomay & Assoc. So, I called them up. Rick Shina called me back promptly, and we scheduled a date to do the appraisal. He was on time, very friendly, thorough, and professional. He was able to get my appraisal done and sent to me within the timeframe I requested. The report is spot-on exactly what I needed. I would not hesitate to use his services the next time I need an appraisal done, and will recommend him to anyone who asks me for a recommendation.
Description of Work: Home Appraisal for the purposes of filing an appeal to the board of revision at the County Auditor's office in order to have my property taxes reduced.

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
$350

    Contact information

    14715 Granger Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
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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.

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    Service Categories

    Real Estate Appraisals

    FAQ

    Shina, Thomay & Assoc. is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Shina, Thomay & Assoc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Shina, Thomay & Assoc. offers free project estimates.
    No, Shina, Thomay & Assoc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Shina, Thomay & Assoc. does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Shina, Thomay & Assoc. does not offer emergency services.
    No, Shina, Thomay & Assoc. does not offer warranties.
    Shina, Thomay & Assoc. offers the following services: Residential appraisal services. Primary clients include lenders, attorneys, and private individuals. Appraisals are typically written for lending purposes, divorce, estate planning, contesting tax valuations, or estimating market value for a variety of purposes.
    Commercial and personal property valuations.

    Contact information

    14715 Granger Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed