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FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL

Real Estate Appraisals, Real Estate Agents

About us

First Equity Appraisal Services offers a complete range of valuations and evaluations for all sorts of appraisal functions including appraisals for both conventional and FHA mortgages , tax appeals, estates, divorces, pre-sale analysis for both buyer or seller, bankruptcies, insurance cases, condemnation cases, and the like. In addition to handling single-family houses, 2-4 family dwellings, and vacant land, Chief Appraiser Kevin J. Bowman is certified for commercial cases and complex assignments. We also offer expedited RUSH service, weekend service, and even same-day service if needed. We pride ourselves not only on our expert valuations, but on our extra effort service-when you call, we're there!

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Real estate appraisals of residential and commercial properties, including but not limited to houses, apartment buildings, retail buildings, industrial buildings, and vacant land. Typical uses include refinancings, purchases, estate valuation, divorce proceedings, bankruptcy petitions, and pre-sale analysis for both buyer or seller. I have a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Certificate in Pennsylvania.

Services we don't offer

Appraisals of anything that is NOT connected to real estate, such as personal items, cars, or antiques.


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.731 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
3%
3
3%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 31 reviews

Peter B.
02/2021
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I needed a quick turn around appraisal for a tax assessment appeal. Kevin was extremely professional, fast, and thorough with the process, communicating the whole time and meeting my tight deadline. Would definitely use again
Description of Work: Property 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
$425

Lynn N.
01/2021
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Kevin was great. He was very courteous and was able to get the appraisal done during the holidays, pandemic and snow. I think the amount was also accurate.
Description of Work: Real Estate Appraisal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Emma M.
01/2021
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin for any/all property appraisal needs. I requested a quote via Angie's List and he contacted me the very same day. He was able to schedule my appointment quickly and performed his services exactly as he described. He was thorough in appraising our property, and the report he sent was detailed and showcased how knowledgeable Kevin is. I found the pricing to be reasonable and I would definitely use his services in the future.
Description of Work: Property 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
$450

Pat Z.
01/2021
1.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Could not get a real value appraisal, needed for estate value and so we could get an approximate real value for a loan. He used a simple form that took maybe an hour to fill out. Nothing was noted as to the poor condition of unit or a reasonable cost for the upgrades/repairs that would be required to bring it up to market. Claimed the metal casement windows that are 70 years old and with missing glazing, leaking air. to be in fair condition. Spent less than 45 min. to sort of inspect it. I actually had to send him additional photos of areas that were in major disrepair. Claimed that he had sat down and talked to me at length about the scope of work, he never did, he was in and out, just wanted to collect his money and left. DO Not USE THIS COMPANY
Description of Work: Real value appraisal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$425

Response from FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL
This is in response to the negative review of my appraisal service to [Member Name Removed]. Since she has revealed details of the appraisal and her address in this public forum, I am taking this as her waiver of the confidentiality provision. Her opening statement is confusing; she states "Could not get a real value appraisal, needed for estate value and so we could get an approximate real value for a loan" What does this even mean? Is she saying that I did not provide a value? That is untrue-I provided a specific estimate of value in the form of a dollar figure, just as I have done on the 11,000+ other appraisals I have completed over almost 40 years. Is she saying that I did not perform a mortgage appraisal? I didn't-because her initial written inquiry and our subsequent appraisal contract mentioned NOTHING about a loan appraisal. If she HAD wanted me to do a mortgage appraisal, I would have advised her that it is against Federal banking regulations for the customer to choose their own appraiser. She then complains about a "simple" appraisal form-the same non-lending appraisal form known as a General Purpose Appraisal Report (GPAR) that I have used almost a thousand times and that my fellow appraisal professionals have used millions of times over the past several decades. In the several decades that I have been using it, I have never heard it described as "simple". This form is routinely used in estate settlement, divorces, tax appeals, and legal proceedings in court. In her case, it was 32 PAGES of detailed analysis & exhibits. She also complained that "nothing was noted as to the poor condition". Again, this is a false assertion, since every appraisal has a section for condition, and this one was no exception. Finally, she claims that I never talked with her about the scope of work form. Again, this is untrue, especially since she jointly signed-along with me- a one page “Agreement For Appraisal Services”. This is the scope of work form that lays out the terms of my services to her.

Tim W.
10/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Fantastic !!
Description of Work: Appraisal on house and land

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

Char W.
07/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Ed was very courteous & confirmed appt day before.
Description of Work: Home 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
$350

Neville B.
11/2018
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Ed was punctual and hospitable. He explained the process so I could easily understand and the cost of his services was reasonable compared to the top appraisers in our city. Finally his appraisal was comprehensive (10 pages) and very professional. I was very pleased with the service he provided and would recommend this company to friends and family.
Description of Work: Land 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

Jason P.
04/2018
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Kevin was fantastic! I would recommend him in a heartbeat to any of my family and friends. He answered my request quickly. Our first call sealed the deal. He was very thorough and took his time to explain the appraisal process. He accommodated my scheduled request for the appraisal the next day since I was in a hurry to have it completed. He did an excellent job with the appraisal and provided me with my appraisal paperwork in the time frame promised. A+ rating I promise you won’t be disappointed.
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
$400

Nathaniel L.
03/2018
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Kevin did a great job - he showed up on time and sent me the completed appraisal by the promised date. The quality of the appraisal report was very good.
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

Dennis D.
11/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
he was on time and worked with my schedule and delivered the finished product on time
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

Stacey R.
09/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Kevin Bowman was professional, thorough, flexible and on time. The report received was superb. Would highly recommend him and use him again.
Description of Work: Total home inspection for purposes of appraising its value
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Toni A.
09/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
We had a great experience with First Equity. He was prompt, professional and willing to go the extra mile to help us understand the appraisal. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Residential 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

Lori D.
07/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Kevin was polite and informative, explaining the appraisal process to me. My report was thorough and included photos and appropriate comps for the area. I am confident in recommending Kevin to anyone needing appraisal services.
Description of Work: I was in need of a home appraisal to settle my mother's estate. Kevin Bowman of First Equity Appraisal was able to schedule my appraisal quickly and showed up on time. He did a thorough home appraisal and provided me with a detailed report.

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

Ed F.
07/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Kevin did a good job with the appraisal; he was thorough, included comparable sales to substantiate the appraisal. I would recommend First Equity and will use them again if needed.
Description of Work: Real Estate Appraisal

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
$450

Paul S.
05/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Called and got answer and appointment on first call. Scheduled appointment, arrived on time and delivered in timeframe needed.
Description of Work: Appraisal of Home

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

Rob A.
04/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
It went well, he was very thorough.
Description of Work: House appraisal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sherry G.
04/2017
3.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Kevin Bowman was on time, but it was late in the day, and maybe why he spent very little time here. He breezed through the house, but didn't notice a couple very important details until we called his attention to them. Believe it or not, he didn't realize there was a bathroom or walk-in closet off the master bedroom! His appraisal looked professional, however.
Description of Work: Appraisal of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$400

tom S.
01/2016
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Excellent service. Everything on time, professional. Would definitely use again.
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

Jeanne A D.
08/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I contacted Kevin after searching through Angie's list. His business address is within 10 miles of our home, so that was a factor. I explained that we needed an appraisal done quickly so we could put our home on the market. Since we are listing the home ourselves, we needed an accurate assessment. Kevin assured us that he could accommodate our needs in a timely fashion. We scheduled the appraisal date, which was within two days of my first contact with him. He spent a couple of hours at our home taking notes, measuring, asking questions about the house. He said that he would have the report within the week, and it would be delivered via email. This all happened as he had said. The report was thorough, includes photographs and details, and comparative properties. We were very satisfied with the work that Kevin provided for us in such a short amount of time. He delivered the appraisal within the week, as he had stated. Kevin was professional, prompt, and thorough. We would recommend him to anyone who is need of an appraisal of their home.
Description of Work: Kevin completed an appraisal for a home that we are going to put on the market 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

Michael R.
04/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
Excellent service. I would recommend them to everyone without qualifications.
Description of Work: Appraised farm land and 2 homes.

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
$1,000

Thomas D.
06/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
The appraiser was very prompt in answering our initial inquiry. He arrived on time and performed a thorough inspection of the property. The price was competitive and we received our report in a few days as promised.
Description of Work: Appraised the market value of a residential home and property.

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
$350

Theresa R.
06/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
He was prompt and polite. Very professional.
Description of Work: He provided a pre sale appraisal of 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

Von F.
01/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I needed a quick turn appraisal- and Mr. Bowman provided the appraisal on-time and on budget... this was my first time using First Equity... but it will not be my last... they are Highly recommended by me...
Description of Work: quick turn real estate 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
$350

Tim G.
06/2013
1.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
I contacted Kevin at First Equity to provide an appraisal on my home. I asked him how much it would cost, and since I needed to get it done quickly, he said he would have to charge more than his usual rate. Ok, that's fine. He told me it would be $375. I told him that I would get back to him because I wanted to get some prices from other appraisers. As I was explaining this to him hung up on me. It was clear that he hung up and not that there was a phone problem because he said something unintelligible before hanging up like, and quot;Ok, buddy, good luck.and quot; Most unprofessional experience I have had with any appraiser. Do not use his services.
Description of Work: Provided a quote and then hung up on me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0

$375

Response from FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL
[member name removed] contacted me on Friday afternoon 6/21/2013 to get an appraisal on a piece of real estate back by the Tuesday 6/25/2013. Most appraisers were not answering phones for him that late in the day, and, during this busy time of year, many appraisers are taking 2 weeks or more to get reports delivered. I assured him that I could meet his tme ine, however. I quoted him a fee of $375. He informed me that someone else quoted him $300. I suggested that he go with the other appraiser if he cared only about price. He informed me that the person who quoted the $300 fee could not complete the assignment in the time line. He also stated that he was going to "check around" some more. I wished him good luck and ended the call. I don't think that was unprofessional...in fact, I wish Angie's List had a way to rate consumers, because [member name removed] would get an F grade from me. How can he expect to have a quality report delivered in such an unreasonable time line, and still try to get a cheap price?

CARLO A O.
12/2012
5.0
real estate agents, real estate appraisal
  + 0 more
It went extremely well, thanks to Kevin Bowman.
Description of Work: I was notified on Friday 11/28/12 that my municipality had requested a review of my 2013 property appraisal and this review was scheduled for 12/6/12; not even a week's notice. I called several home appraisals and none returned my call except for Kevin J. Bowman of First Equity Appraisal Services. Although his schedule was alrady booked, given the situation, he worked me into his schedule so I could have an appraisal for the review on 12/6/12. He came to my home on 12/4/12 and did a thorough appraisal and had the report reday for my the following day. Kevin was great. He was professional, puctual and willing to go the extra mile for me even with his already booked schedule. I would highly recomend Kevin for any appraisal needs. Because of his willingness to help me on such short notice I was able to appear at the hearing with a document to support my case.

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
$500
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Contact information

PO Box 2414, Cranberry Township, PA 16066

http://houseappraise.com

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
GA000361L
Trade License Locale
PA
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania Department of State
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2025
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Service Categories

Real Estate Appraisals,
Real Estate Agents

FAQ

FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL does not offer free project estimates.
No, FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL does not offer a senior discount.
No, FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL does not offer emergency services.
No, FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL does not offer warranties.
FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL offers the following services: Real estate appraisals of residential and commercial properties, including but not limited to houses, apartment buildings, retail buildings, industrial buildings, and vacant land. Typical uses include refinancings, purchases, estate valuation, divorce proceedings, bankruptcy petitions, and pre-sale analysis for both buyer or seller. I have a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Certificate in Pennsylvania.
Appraisals of anything that is NOT connected to real estate, such as personal items, cars, or antiques.

Contact information

PO Box 2414, Cranberry Township, PA 16066

http://houseappraise.com