Fast Turnaround Times
High-Quality Appraisal Reports
Electronic Delivery
Competitive Pricing
Tax Appeal Appraisals
Appraisal Associates, your trusted partner throughout the Northwestern Pennsylvania Area, specializes in providing expert residential property appraisal services with a specific focus on tax appeal services. Our commitment to ensuring you pay only your fair share of property taxes is unwavering.
When it comes to residential property tax appeals, we understand that property assessments can sometimes be inaccurately high, resulting in hefty tax burdens for property owners. That's where our experienced team steps in. We have a deep understanding of the local real estate market and the intricacies of tax assessments, enabling us to help you navigate the appeals process successfully.
Our professionals at Appraisal Associates take pride in offering comprehensive and accurate property appraisals, specifically tailored for tax appeal purposes. We meticulously review all relevant factors, from property condition and square footage to market trends, to build a strong case for a reduced assessment. Our goal is to ensure you don't pay more in property taxes than your property's actual value warrants.
With over 10 years of experience in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Area, we have an in-depth knowledge of the local market dynamics, allowing us to provide you with the most precise and effective tax appeal services. Let Appraisal Associates be your partner in achieving lower property taxes for your residential property. Contact us today, and we'll provide you with a detailed quote and the expert guidance you need to navigate the tax appeal process successfully.
Single Family Residences
Condominiums / Townhomes
Custom Homes
Complex Assignments
Cottages
Farms
New Construction
Lake/Waterfront
Estates / Luxury Homes
Manufactured
2-4 Unit Residential Income
Vacation Homes
Vacant Land
Mountain Properties
Camps
We provide the following Valuation Services
Appraisal Review
Bail Bonds
Bankruptcy
Buying
Cash Value
Cash Out Refinance
Casualty Loss
Claims
Collateral Valuation
Construction
Consulting
Conventional Lending
Date of Death
Desk Review
Disaster Readiness
Divorce
Earthquake Damage
Employee Relocation (ERC)
Estate Planning
Expert Witness
Family Transfer
Financing
FEMA
FHA
Fire Damage/Loss
Foreclosure / REO
Financial Planning
Gifts
Hard Money
Home Measurement Services
Immigration
Insurance
Litigation
Purchase
PMI Removal
Portfolio Valuation
Pre-Foreclosure & Short Sales
Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase,
FSBO's
Price Point Market Valuation
Probate
Refinance
Rental Survey
Retrospective
Reverse Mortgage
Selling
Step-Up Basis
Tax Appeals
Tax Valuation
Trusts
Appraisal Associates with its team of experienced and top-notch local appraisers has excelled to the top of the industry by offering great customer service, accurate appraisals and quick turn times.
Appraisal Associates was founded by Bill Smathers. Bill is a certified residential appraiser with over 40 years' experience. He is considered one of the top appraisers in the Northwest Pennsylvania Area. Bill also has experience providing expert witness services for litigation when needed. Beth Smathers holds a residential certification since 1995 with more than 25 years of experience. She is VA and FHA approved and specializes in single family residential property appraisals.
Our team at Appraisal Associates is made up of experienced and highly qualified appraisers that ‘specialize’ in helping people who need appraisals for trust and estate purposes, buying/selling, divorce, bankruptcy, probate, PMI removal and more.
We also work closely with realtors and brokers to help establish list prices, home sellers to insure they’re getting top dollar and home buyers to insure they’re not overpaying for a new home purchase.
In addition to homes of all shapes and sizes we also appraise condominiums, vacant land, manufactured homes, ranches, acreage, complex and specialty properties. No job is too big or too small.
Professionalism and integrity are critical when working with an appraiser and we pride ourselves in providing you with competitive rates as well as the best possible experience.
Give us a call today with any questions you might have at: 814-646-7720
Lilly P.
Bill was great- Very professional and kind. I have had several appraisals done before and had awkward interactions with other companies. Bill was able to work with my schedule and communication was high. Great customer service and would highly recommend. Please give them a call and allow Bill to help you.

2 Weeks Ago
Happy with the service. From the first phone call, I was provided with information on what to expect. A number of services were described and the person on the phone helped me decide what service I needed. The appraiser was knowledgeable and polite. He understood my needs and provided the report in a timely manner.

Cynthia H.
Bill called me within minutes of my online request. He answered my random date of death appraisal questions in that call. Friendly, professional, fast, efficient. Received compete appraisal package from him that week. I highly recommend and would not hesitate to call Bill again. Very welcoming and great job!

Total professional, he did a few appraisals for me and he did a great job, nothing but the highest respect for Bill.
