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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
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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 26-31 of 31 reviews

edward H.
11/2016
4.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
They were satisfactory.
Description of Work: I used First Equity Appraisal for Appraisals - Real Estate. They gave me a appraisal on my house so that I could get the taxes lowered.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Deborah B.
03/2016
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


Cheryl B.
03/2016
5.0
real estate appraisal, real estate agents
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I chose Kevin because of the good Angie's List reviews here. He was easy to reach, on time and very professional. He rushed the appraisal due to an offer on my house, emailed me the appraisal as soon as he had it complete. He's a long-time local, so understands the local Cranberry and southern Butler County area market very well. Couldn't have asked for better service!

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

Barbara D.
10/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrew K.
06/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sally N.
04/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal, real estate agents
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Appraisal of my mother's house. Incredibly responsive and thorough! Only negative was that my mother, who wasn't able to be at the house at the time of the appraisal, accidentally made out the check for $100 more than the quoted price. It was virtually impossible for me to secure another check in time, add payment was required before beginning the job, and time was of the essence. No refund offered, just a statement that he would deduct the overage from an appraisal of my house which, of course, we do not want or need. Still, the price was less than the other appraisers quoted. Only flaw in a transaction that was excellent in every other respect.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from FIRST EQUITY APPRAISAL
Thank-you for the kind review. However, I actually did not do this particular assignment. You have mistaken me for someone else. Can Angie's List please correct and remove the review? At my office, I sign an appraisal agreement up front that specifies the exact amount paid ahead of time. If this had been my office, I would have let you send me the check later if it was filled out incorrectly or would have accepted a credit card...I think the other appraiser acted badly by not sending you a refund check.
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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