Bart was very friendly, and responded to my phone request for an appraisal very promptly. He kept in touch the whole time, and came out on a Friday. He took photos and some measurements while he was here for the appraisal. He took the time to explain how he would put the appraisal together and his approach. Bart stated that he should have my report to me by Close Of Business on Monday. Bart was able to beat that time, and actually had the results/report to me by Saturday evening. I would definitely use Bart again for an appraisal.
Description of Work: Property Appraisal to dispute Taxes
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Jared L.
04/2019
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Bart was super responsive and very professional. We had several follow up discussions and he was really helpful in answering my questions.
Description of Work: I wanted to get an appraisal to help properly price my home for sale.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Rochelle M.
04/2018
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Prompt and very efficient. This was the second time this year I have hired Mr. Ghormley. Equally satisfied both times.
Description of Work: Property appraisal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Rochelle M.
04/2018
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Perfectly. Arrived promptly and report was delivered sooner than promised.
Description of Work: Property appraisal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
MIKE W.
10/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
It went well but there were not many comparable homes so the appraisal is a bit soft. The appraisal information was performed in a timely manner and pretty well documented and explained.
Description of Work: Home appraisal for private sell
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Peggy D.
09/2017
4.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
We had a good experience. He was fast.
Description of Work: Appraisal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$400
Roger B.
08/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Mr. Ghormley arrived promptly and spent a considerable amount of time going over our home with a fine tooth comb. He was very professional and thoroughly explained the whole process and factors that would affect the value of our home, up or down. We had a uniquely shaped second floor and he really put quite a bit of effort into getting his measurements and calculations perfect. He emailed our report in PDF form two days earlier than we expected to receive it. We're extremely happy with his appraisal as the value of the home was much higher than we ever imagined. The appraisal was very accurate for our area and allowed us to price our home correctly because it sold within the first week. We highly recommend Mr. Ghormley and will definitely use his services again when the need arises.
Description of Work: We decided to sell our home without a realtor, which went GREAT by the way, and wanted a good appraisal so that we could set the sale price of our home accurately.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
larry S.
07/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
We were so impressed with his work that we hired him to appraise our house also. He again was professional and thorough in every aspect of the appraisal, and his input will enable us to make knowledgeable decisions on what we ultimately do with our house.
Description of Work: After the passing of our Mother, Bart performed an appraisal on her house in a most thorough and professional manner. He met us the day after we contacted him as a result of search on Angie's List, and he exceeded our expectations.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Joshua H.
05/2017
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
I could tell he was very knowledgeable about real estate appraisals and was able to get the appraisal completed in a few days after contacting him.
Description of Work: Bart appraised a property for me that I was considering purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Mark P.
12/2016
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Excellent work and reasonable fees.
Description of Work: Residential real estate appraisal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Shawn T.
04/2016
2.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Based on his appraisal, my house would be the cheapest house per square foot in the entire city. Even less than ones labeled "fixer upper". I called him back for an explanation of the price. At some point we decided to disagree and he abruptly hung up on me. Poor experience. Will not use again. There are many other appraisers out there, i'd suggest you move to the next one on the list.
Description of Work: Appraisal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
$400
Response from BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS
This member is an investor and came to me with an expectation that I would be his rubber stamp to help him convince his buyer that he was getting a "good deal". He did not call for an explanation after he received the report. He called to complain because I was not willing to artificially inflate the property's value. He never offered any additional information that would aid in the appraisal. He never even asked me if there were other sales in the area that could be used that would yield a different result. My attempts to explain the appraisal process were of no concern to him. Dallas County has the property assessed @ $40,340. I appraised it @ $86,000 to reflect some recent updating. This despite the fact that foundation erosion was quite evident. "We" never decided to disagree. After he finished telling me that his house couldn't possibly sell for $42 sf, I pointed out that a home just down the street sold in January for $45 sf. This property was also updated. Sadly, this is a perfect example of trying to get something for nothing. He had a poor experience? Think about the poor buyer if he succeeds in selling them an over inflated property! I would say “buyer beware” to anyone who is thinking about buying a house from him. And to set the record straight, I didn't hang up on him. He concluded the call by indicating he had no more to say. I would never accept work from this individual again nor recommend him. There are many other investors out there who do honest work and I’ll use this experience as a warning to anyone buying a house to get an unbiased, independent appraisal from a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser who has the ethics to present the truth.
KRISTINE M.
02/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Bart was prompt, professional, and shared invaluable advice about the appraisal process.
Description of Work: He appraised our property inside and out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Brian F.
02/2015
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
It was really great. He came out the same day that I called them and he turned out the appraisal in 2 days. He seemed honest and very knowledgable about the process. He took the time to walk me through what he was looking at and how the appraisal process worked.
Description of Work: I used BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Asheesh B.
04/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Bart was absolutely great. He walked me throught the whole process and what options do I have. I was looking to get second opinion on just the measurements of the house after my initial appraisal by lender had some discrepancies. Bart was very patient and provided his time and attention to listent to my problem in hand. We didn't get the work done from him as we were able to find someone who does just sq footage measurements only and hence was cheaper overall. This was also suggested by Bart (that we might be able to find someone cheaper who can just do measurments and is closer to the area). Will definitely use him again if needed.
Description of Work: Provided the quote for appraisal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elizabeth R.
04/2014
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
We were brand new to Angie's list at the time. We signed up because we were preparing our house for the market, and we knew we would be needing several quality service providers. We had done a few MAJOR renvoations to our home over the years, so one of the first people we hired was Bart Ghormley to help us understand the true value of our home. We felt we needed an uninterested 3rd party to help us determine the listing price. We found his assessment thorough and honest.
Description of Work: Home appraisal for the purpose of selecting a fair price for the sale of our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Mark M.
05/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Bart was prompt, professional, and fair. He gave an honest appraisal of the property and established a price that i am comfortable with. I would use his services again. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Appraised the house for the purpose of establishing a selling price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Sharon M.
05/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Called Bart for his opinion regarding comps for a Dallas neighborhood that didn't have many sales that we could use to support a price. He was very helpful and clearly explained what an appraiser would use, where they would go for the info and how far back. I am now able to go back to my client with more info and a plan of action. Most helpful!
Description of Work: Called Bart for his opinion regarding comps for a Dallas neighborhood that didn't have many sales that we could use to support a price. He was very helpful and clearly explained what an appraiser would use, where they would go for the info and how far back. I am now able to go back to my client with more info and a plan of action. Most helpful!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Margaret B.
05/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Bart got the report back to us within 1 working day and we were very pleased with the results. We would definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: We only used Bart for an estimate of value on a home we were interested in buying. In other words, we gave him the address and all information we knew about the property over the phone, and he pulled all the relevant comps for that home for us. He presented us with several options at different price ranges to help us decide what level of appraisal met our needs. We got a very thorough report within 1 working day and the price was quite reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
William H.
03/2013
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Excellent appraiser. Spent quality time asking questions about the property, very responsive via phone or email, and quick turn around. I would certainly recommend Bart, and would use him again without doubt.
Description of Work: Residential real estate appraisal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Danny H.
12/2012
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Bart was amazing! Quick response time. He came out the same day I contacted him and our appraisal was ready within a few days. He walked us through it and answered all questions. The appraisal was well organized and easy to follow. He then fielded questions from a prospective buyer and a realtor we were considering. He truly went above and beyond!
Description of Work: Appraisal on current home to determine market value for resale purposes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Joseph G.
12/2011
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
I contacted Bart a week or so prior to Thanksgiving to inquire about his services and the cost of an appraisal. He was very professional and quick to respond to phone calls and emails throughout the process. A description of services was discussed over the phone and a price was agreed upon. Bart visited our house after the holiday weekend and was very thorough with the appraisal as far as questions he asked about the property. Based on the research he did prior to the visit and the information we were able to provide him with, he was able to finish the appraisal and get it over to us by the evening of the day the appraisal was done. Again, Bart was very professional, friendly, and to the point with everything and we would definitely call on him in the future if we ever need another appraisal.
Description of Work: An appraisal on the property so an accurate listing price could be determined.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Warren H.
12/2011
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
I choose Bart based on positive reports on Angie's List. On the phone he was pleasant and very professional, and I felt I could trust him. I found out that he has been in the appraisal business for 18 years, and knows all aspects of it very well. Bart was very prompt, looked at the house within two days after I contacted him, and then he immediately sent the appraisal by email the same day. He was very thorough and detailed, and went over the appraisal with me to answer any questions. This experience was very positive, and I would highly recommend Bart to anyone. He seems to be a man of integrity, and is very personable.
Description of Work: We were buying a brand new home, and wanted to make sure it was valued at the price we were paying, and so asked Bart to do an appraisal of this new home. He did a thorough market analysis of comparable homes, even driving by the comps he used. He examined our home with a fine tooth comb, and called the builder to report some muddy tracks a workman had left on the carpet, which they subsequently cleaned up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Roger M.
03/2011
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
You cannot go wrong hiring Bart to do your appraisal. Not only was he professional, courteous, knowledgeable, dependable and nice as heck, but he also was lightening fast. It seemed like he had the appraisal done before I finished asking him to do one. Okay, not really that fast. But he was fast. I emailed him late on a Sunday night. He emailed me back that very night, and met me at the property the next day (Monday). By Monday late afternoon or early evening, I already had the appraisal in my inbox. Now that's fast. And it's not like he skimped. The appraisal seemed to be very thorough and logical. If you want a great appraiser at a fair price, hire Bart.
Description of Work: Appraisal of single family home in Lakewood. I was buying a house and wanted to make sure I didn't over-pay. That's why I wanted to get it valued by an appraiser (even though the lender would later have to do its own appraisal).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
JOSEPH C.
09/2010
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
I selected Bart based on previous reviews I read on Angie's List and was very pleased with his promptness in retruning my initial call, as well as scheduling the two appraisals needed. His communication was extremely professional and courteous. The reports were fairly priced, well presented and arrived ahead of expectation. Great follow-up too.
Description of Work: Two appraisals; "As Is" and "Area Comp Good Condition"
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Adam R.
08/2009
5.0
real estate appraisal
+ -1 more
Bart was very friendly and helpful. He drove out to the property the same day he received the check in the mail, and by that, he had emailed me the report. Also, we had a few phone conversations were he answered all of my questions, even those that didn't pertain to my appraisal or appraisals in general.
Description of Work: He performed a drive-by appraisal on a property that I'm looking at buying.
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BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
No, BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS does not offer free project estimates.
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No, BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS does not offer a senior discount.
No, BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS does not offer emergency services.
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BART GHORMLEY APPRAISALS offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICE.