Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Real Estate Appraisal Services in Pittsburgh
Established in 1994, Owen Appraisal Service has been a trusted provider of real estate valuation services across Western Pennsylvania. Our team of certified appraisers combines decades of experience with advanced technology to deliver accurate, reliable appraisal reports tailored to residential, commercial, and consulting needs. We serve a diverse clientele, including banks, mortgage lenders, attorneys, and individual property owners, with a focus on professionalism and client satisfaction. Our commitment to continuous education and adherence to industry standards ensures that each appraisal meets rigorous quality benchmarks.Backed by a 25-year database of property insights, we specialize in resolving complex valuation challenges efficiently. As a customer-centric firm, we prioritize transparency, timely communication, and comprehensive support for every project, whether a routine residential appraisal or a specialized commercial assignment. Our leadership team includes respected industry professionals with designations like SRA, reflecting our dedication to excellence and ethical practice.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Tax Appeal Services
Estate Valuations
Consulting Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined leadership experience in real estate valuation.
- Our team includes certified appraisers with advanced designations like SRA.
- We serve Western PA counties with localized market expertise.
- We provide comprehensive services including residential, commercial, and consulting appraisals.
- We utilize cutting-edge technology for efficient, accurate reporting.
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute (SRA)
What people say
Professional and quality appraisals
Courteous and knowledgeable team
Dependable appraisal company
Responsive and experienced professionals
Highly recommended by peers
Services
Residential Appraisals
We provide residential appraisal services for mortgages, tax appeals, estate planning, and pre-listing valuations. Our certified appraisers specialize in single-family homes, condominiums, multi-family units, and unique properties across Western Pennsylvania. Leveraging localized market data and advanced technology, we ensure accurate, timely reports for homeowners and lenders.
Commercial Appraisals
Our commercial appraisal services cover office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, and mixed-use developments. Led by SRA-certified professionals, we deliver detailed valuations for financing, litigation, and investment analysis. Our team combines deep local market knowledge with national standards to meet complex commercial client needs.
Tax Appeal Services
We assist property owners in challenging unfair tax assessments through data-driven appraisals. Our experts analyze comparable sales and market trends to support appeals for residential and commercial properties. This service ensures clients pay only their fair share of property taxes based on accurate valuations.
Estate Valuations
Our estate valuation service determines precise property values for inheritance, probate, or divorce settlements. We provide impartial, documented appraisals to ensure equitable asset distribution. Clients receive clear reports compliant with legal and financial standards, aiding in smooth estate resolution.
Consulting Services
Beyond appraisals, we offer consulting services including feasibility studies, investment analysis, and highest-and-best-use assessments. Our team supports attorneys, financial planners, and investors with expert insights on property potential, market conditions, and strategic real estate decisions.
People
Robert Owen
President, Owner
With over 30 years in real estate appraisal, Robert Owen holds an SRA designation and Duquesne University finance degree. He has mentored dozens in the field and specializes in blending appraisal expertise with business strategy for client success.
Anthony Owen
Commercial Division Managing Director
Anthony oversees commercial appraisal services, leveraging his legal background from Duquesne Law School. His expertise spans diverse asset types and complex valuations, ensuring clients receive nuanced insights for commercial real estate decisions.
Timothy J. Sakmar
Certified Appraiser
Tim has spent 15+ years in appraisal services, transitioning from residential to leading our commercial division. He specializes in new construction and commercial valuations, combining local expertise with technical precision for accurate reports.
Joanna Owen
VP of Marketing
Joanna drives customer retention and brand strategy with a University of Pittsburgh business degree. Her focus on community engagement and marketing innovation strengthens client relationships and team cohesion across 20 years of service.
Grant T. Birdsong
Certified Appraiser
Grant brings prior real estate sales experience to his appraisal role, serving Eastern Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. His work covers urban condominiums and luxury estates, ensuring clients benefit from his broad market perspective.
Questions
What types of appraisal services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and consulting appraisal services, including tax appeals, estate valuations, and litigation support.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in Western Pennsylvania.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our team includes certified general appraisers with advanced designations like SRA.
Can you assist with tax appeal appraisals?
Yes, we specialize in tax appeal services to ensure fair property valuations.
How long has your company been in business?
Since 1994, we have provided appraisal services to Western Pennsylvania clients.
Reviews (4)
Mark Moses
May 30, 2021
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The owner is really unprofessional and just collects/wastes your cash, and sees comps that he doesn't even list!!! Very rude when you show them recent comps apples to apples not even 1/4th mile down the same street!!! He just wants your $500 period!!!! I will never recommend him to my worst enemy!
Holly Houser
Sep 15, 2020
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This company is completely incompetent. They used comparables that are extremely old, vary greatly in size and quality, and barely spent more than 15 mins in the house. They are errors easily seen in the report. Robert who works there should be fired for his incompetence. He ruined the entire process for several families. Wouldn't even look at an appraisal that was done 2 years prior that showed the house was clearly way over the value he submitted even though the market and house had greatly improved.
Constance Lawrence
Jul 13, 2019
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Owen Appraisal is fantastic! All of the appraisers are highly trained professionals with great knowledge of the Pittsburgh market and the office staff provides amazing customer service.
Renae Fichter
Jun 26, 2019
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This is a very incompetent company. Once we received our appraisal report and reviewed it we found many errors and when we asked about the errors we found the appraiser blew them off. We paid for this service I think we are entitled to a better explanation especially when he only spent 15 minutes at my house for $480. The appraiser did not know the definition of a basement. They considered the first floor of our home a basement even though that is the front door entry into our home and not one part of that floor is underground.. seems as though he just didnt want a reason to count additional
