Business Details
18 Years
experience
Real Estate Appraisals Marion Iowa
Shannon Appraisal Services has been serving Eastern Iowa for over 15 years, providing certified real estate appraisal expertise for diverse needs including divorce settlements, estate planning, PMI removal, and tax assessment appeals. As a state-certified appraisal firm adhering to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), we combine deep local market knowledge with professional integrity to deliver defensible, court-compliant valuation reports. Our team of certified professionals, including senior appraiser Jeff Shannon, maintains active memberships in industry associations and has completed thousands of appraisals for FSBOs, realtors, attorneys, and financial institutions.With an A+ rating from national vendors and consistently positive client testimonials, we prioritize transparent communication, accurate valuations, and tailored service delivery that meets strict deadlines while maintaining the highest confidentiality standards.
Services
Divorce Appraisals
Estate Planning Appraisals
PMI Removal Appraisals
Tax Assessment Appeals
Home Measurement Services
Rush Appraisals
Pre-Listing Appraisals
Foreclosure Appraisals
Financial Planning Appraisals
Date of Death Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of certified appraisal experience in Eastern Iowa markets
- Our appraisals meet or exceed court requirements and USPAP standards
- State-certified professionals handle complex cases including divorce and estate settlements
- A+ rating with national vendors and consistently positive client testimonials
- Comprehensive services covering PMI removal, tax appeals, and rush appraisals
What people say
Very professional
Thorough appraisal
Responsive
Knowledgeable
Highly recommend
Services
Divorce Appraisals
Professional real estate appraisals for divorce settlements determine fair market value with defensible reports meeting court requirements. Our certified appraisers handle retroactive valuations when needed and maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process. We provide comprehensive analysis that considers both parties' interests while adhering to ethical standards.
Estate Planning Appraisals
Certified appraisals for estate settlements include retrospective valuations and current market analysis. Our reports help with tax planning, inheritance distribution, and probate procedures while maintaining accuracy and compliance with legal requirements. We work directly with executors and estate planners to ensure proper documentation.
PMI Removal Appraisals
State-certified appraisals determine home equity levels for PMI insurance removal requests. We provide timely reports meeting lender requirements to help homeowners eliminate unnecessary monthly insurance payments. Our analysis considers market appreciation and property improvements to support equity claims.
Home Measurement Services
Accurate GLA (gross living area) measurements and floor plan recreations meet MLS requirements while ensuring tax assessment accuracy. Our legal documents provide precise property dimension analysis for listings, tax protests, and renovation planning purposes.
Tax Assessment Appeals
Independent third-party appraisals challenge overvalued property assessments through documented market analysis. Our reports provide compelling evidence for tax reduction requests while adhering to USPAP standards throughout the appeal process.
People
Jeff Shannon
Senior Appraiser
With over 15 years of experience, Jeff Shannon has completed thousands of certified appraisals for FSBOs, realtors, and legal professionals while maintaining active industry association memberships.
Amanda Smith
Residential Appraiser
A certified residential appraiser since 2024, Amanda brings current market expertise to our team while supporting complex valuation projects with analytical precision.
Questions
What appraisal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce appraisals, estate planning valuations, PMI removal appraisals, tax assessment appeals, pre-listing evaluations, home measurement services, and rush appraisals.
How long has your company been in business?
Shannon Appraisal Servicess has provided certified real estate valuations in Eastern Iowa for over 15 years.
Are you certified appraisers?
Yes, our team includes state-certified residential appraisers with USPAP-compliant training and experience.
Can you help with PMI insurance removal?
We provide certified appraisals to determine equity positions for PMI cancellation requests on conventional mortgages.
Do you offer rush appraisal services?
Yes, we offer rush service (48-hour delivery) and super-rush service (24-hour delivery) for most appraisal types.
How do you handle estate appraisal requirements?
We conduct retrospective appraisals for date-of-death valuations and provide both historical and current market analyses for estate settlements.
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Reviews (6)
Stephen Meyer
Jun 20, 2021
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We leveraged Shannon Appraisal Services for our refinance due to favorable interest rates. If you need an appraisal to come back with a below market valuation, you would be happy with their services. This will be the third appraisal we have had completed on our property. Jeff leverages a unique bracketing approach (not observed in prior two appraisals and substantially different from his peer group), that valued our below grade finishes at $10 a square foot. The industry average valuation in the area is $20-$30 per square foot. This valuation came into play when Jeff leveraged a recent comparable
Jay Gallagher
Jan 29, 2021
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Because of favorable interest rates, I have refinance my house twice in the last two years. Shannon Appraisal Services appraised my house both times. The first time in 2019 and now again in 2021. The 2019 appraisal was $15,000 higher than the 2020 appraisal even though I put on a new roof in 2020. Based on the Cedar Rapids Real Estate Market Overview the 1-Year Appreciation Rate is 2.1% so you would think that the home would appraisal for more than the 2019 appraisal not $15,000 less. I challenged the appraisal through the mortgage lender, and I did not receive any formal response to my challenge
Barnes Admin
Jul 08, 2020
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Appraiser?, arrived at our Home, did not come to the House Door, walked around our property and entered, an outlying building, that is heated, air conditioned, and alarmed. Then came to the house door, did not introduce himself or present a business card. Started rapidly taking pictures. I kindly stated that I would like to take him to our three Outlying buildings, he said that was not necessary, he had already been to the building.. I mentioned that he should of waited for me. The appraiser, said he had, had enough and stormed out of our house. I hope he was an appraiser and not a thief.
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Tyler Donahue
Dec 18, 2019
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Jeff did a great job! He was very thorough in his research and was even able to complete the job on short notice!
Mike Pfeiffer
Sep 26, 2019
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I highly recommend Jeff and Kellen. They do a fantastic job. If you are needing a bank certified appraiser, give them a call. I have worked with Jeff for over 6 years and have sent many customers his way.
Laura Postel
Aug 15, 2019
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Jeff has made two mistakes regarding our property valuation and delayed our mortgage closing. I dont even feel I should have to pay him but I must to finish my purchase. Dont use him or you will regret it.
