Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Residential Real Estate Appraisals in St. Louis
Bader Associates Real Estate Appraisers has been a trusted name in residential real estate appraisals since 1975. As a family-owned St. Louis-based business, we combine decades of hands-on experience with modern technology to deliver accurate valuations. Our team of state-certified appraisers specializes in single-family homes, condominiums, multi-family properties, and land across St. Louis and surrounding counties. We serve banks, attorneys, real estate agents, and homeowners with services including mortgage refinancing, PMI removal, estate planning, and tax appeals.Our deep local market knowledge and extensive database ensure precise reports, even for unique properties in older neighborhoods. We prioritize prompt service, electronic delivery, and short turnaround times while maintaining rigorous professional standards through affiliations like the Appraisal Institute.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Single-Family Homes
Condominiums
Mortgage Appraisals
PMI Removal
Estate Planning
Tax Appeals
Divorce Settlements
Land Valuations
Multi-Family Properties
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 45+ years of St. Louis market expertise
- State-certified appraisers using advanced technology
- Specialized experience with unique/older properties
- Extensive local database for precise valuations
- Active members of real estate and appraisal professional organizations
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
Services
Residential Appraisals
Our certified appraisers provide detailed residential property valuations for mortgages, refinancing, and legal matters. We analyze market trends, property condition, and comparable sales to deliver accurate reports. Clients benefit from our 45+ years of St. Louis market expertise and extensive local database.
Mortgage Appraisals
We conduct precise appraisals for primary and secondary mortgage transactions. Our reports meet lender requirements while ensuring fair valuations for homeowners. Our team's experience with unique properties helps facilitate smooth loan approvals in challenging markets.
PMI Removal
We provide accurate appraisals to help homeowners eliminate private mortgage insurance. Our reports document property value increases through market analysis and comparable sales data, supporting timely PMI removal requests.
Estate Planning
Our appraisals assist with estate planning and probate proceedings. We deliver precise valuations for inheritance tax purposes and asset distribution, leveraging our deep understanding of local market fluctuations to ensure reliable assessments.
Tax Appeals
We prepare appraisal reports to support property tax appeals. Our documentation of market conditions and comparable properties helps clients challenge overassessments, with particular expertise in older and unique home valuations.
People
Dan Bader
President
President since 2006 with appraisal experience since 1996. Holds SRA designation from Appraisal Institute. Combines family business legacy with modern technology. Manages client relationships and workflow while maintaining professional involvement in real estate education.
Luke Bader
Vice President
Vice President responsible for client relations and business development. Graduate of University of Missouri with real estate expertise. Active in local real estate associations and community organizations. Manages appraisal operations and client satisfaction initiatives.
Questions
What types of appraisals do you perform?
We specialize in residential appraisals for single-family homes, condominiums, multi-family properties, and land. Our services include mortgage transactions, refinancing, PMI removal, estate planning, and tax appeals.
Which areas do you service?
We cover St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, Lincoln County, and Warren County with particular expertise in older, unique properties.
How should I prepare for an appraisal?
Have property improvement records, surveys, recent tax bills, and HOA information ready. Ensure all areas of the home are accessible and address minor maintenance issues before the appraiser's visit.
What's your turnaround time?
We offer short turnaround times for appraisal reports. Most assignments complete within 3-5 business days depending on property complexity and location.
Are your appraisers certified?
All our appraisers are state-certified with specialized training. Our team includes Appraisal Institute members with SRA designations for advanced residential appraisal expertise.
How do you handle unique properties?
Our extensive local database and experience with older, distinctive homes in areas like Kirkwood and Webster Groves allows accurate valuations for challenging properties where standard methods fall short.
Reviews (2)
Robert Voyles
Mar 18, 2021
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Full disclosure: I am a former customer of Dan's but also a colleague and real estate appraiser. I appraise different real estate than Bader & Associates does.
Dan does great work. I had Dan appraise my property, and if I ever have a need for a residential appraisal I call Dan. I also refer all the calls I get for residential appraisals to Bader & Associates. I wouldn't listen to the negative reviews on here if I were you. Appraising houses is tough because there will always be some homeowners who react emotionally because they thought the house was worth more than you did. The fact that Dan
Dan does great work. I had Dan appraise my property, and if I ever have a need for a residential appraisal I call Dan. I also refer all the calls I get for residential appraisals to Bader & Associates. I wouldn't listen to the negative reviews on here if I were you. Appraising houses is tough because there will always be some homeowners who react emotionally because they thought the house was worth more than you did. The fact that Dan
Latosha Haney
Nov 09, 2018
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This appraisal service deserves 0 stars. Banks, mortgage companies, realtors, and even buyers ans sellers stay away from this company if you can. They give the lowest appraisals possible. In my case, they even made a mistake on the appraisal stating that our kitchen wasn't updated when in fact it was. When my agent brought this to his attention he admitted to the mistake but also wouldn't change the appraisal report or value. When doing real estate transactions you want someone that is ethical and fair, Bader and Associates are the total opposite.
