Business Details
34 Years
experience
Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services in Queensbury, NY
Established in 1992 by Thomas M. Orr, SRA, Orr Appraisal Services has grown to include five professional real estate appraisers collectively offering over six decades of valuation expertise. Our team serves Warren, Saratoga, Washington, Hamilton, and Essex counties from our Queensbury, New York location. As life-long regional residents, we combine deep local market knowledge with rigorous professional standards. Our staff includes a designated appraiser from the Appraisal Institute, a state-certified general appraiser, and three New York-licensed residential specialists. All appraisers maintain continuous education to stay current with regulatory changes and market trends.We specialize in residential, multi-family, and commercial property valuations while providing expert witness testimony and relocation appraisals. Our work adheres strictly to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and New York State Real Estate Commission requirements. Utilizing modern technology and EDI capabilities, we deliver accurate reports with competitive pricing and fast turnaround times. Our reputation for professionalism and technical excellence has made us one of the Adirondack region's premier appraisal firms.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Expert Witness Testimony
Relocation Appraisals
Tax Grievance Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Appraisers collectively hold 60+ years of valuation experience
- SRA-designated professionals from Appraisal Institute available
- Modern technology for efficient EDI reporting capabilities
- FHA-approved appraisers with local market expertise
- Fast turnaround with competitive pricing structure
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
Services
Residential Appraisals
Residential property valuations for single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family residences. Our certified appraisers assess market value using USPAP-compliant methodologies. Services support mortgage lending, refinancing, and estate planning needs with detailed, defensible reports.
Commercial Appraisals
Comprehensive commercial real estate valuations for office buildings, retail spaces, and income-producing properties. Our SRA-designated professionals analyze market trends and investment potential to deliver accurate assessments for financing and legal purposes.
Tax Grievance Appraisals
Specialized property assessments for tax appeal proceedings. We provide expert analysis of assessed valuations and market comparisons to support property owners' positions before tax assessment boards.
Expert Witness Testimony
Courtroom-ready appraisal testimony for real estate disputes. Our designated professionals present clear, objective valuation analyses in legal proceedings involving property division, condemnation, or contested assessments.
Relocation Appraisals
Accurate property valuations for corporate relocation programs. We follow uniform standards to determine equitable buyout values for employee relocations while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
People
Thomas M. Orr
Founder/Appraiser
SRA-designated appraiser with 30+ years in the field. Admitted to Appraisal Institute in 1994. Specializes in residential income properties up to four units. Maintains rigorous continuing education standards.
Questions
What types of property do you appraise?
We handle residential homes, multi-family units, commercial properties, vacant land, and specialized appraisals for legal proceedings.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes. Our team includes SRA-designated professionals, state-certified general appraisers, and licensed residential specialists.
What areas do you serve?
We cover Warren, Saratoga, Washington, Hamilton, and Essex counties in upstate New York.
How quickly can you complete an appraisal?
Most residential appraisals completed within 3-5 business days depending on property complexity and location.
Do you handle tax appeal valuations?
Yes. We provide expert analysis for property tax grievances, including market comparisons and valuation demonstrations.
Reviews (1)
Antoine Quinnie
Jun 07, 2020
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Critical:Quality,Value
DONT USE THIS COMPANY. They will kill your deal with low appraisal value. I sold my home and price it just right, they compared my home with bad comps in the area. This caused closing to be push back, impacting both buyer and seller. Do yourself a favor and use another company.
DONT USE THIS COMPANY. They will kill your deal with low appraisal value. I sold my home and price it just right, they compared my home with bad comps in the area. This caused closing to be push back, impacting both buyer and seller. Do yourself a favor and use another company.
