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Your Trusted New York Real Estate Appraisal Experts
JL Appraisal Service has been a trusted provider of residential real estate appraisal services in New York State for over two decades. Specializing in complex property valuations, our team delivers tailored reports that empower clients to make informed financial decisions. Led by Jack C. LoBiondo, a certified professional with extensive industry experience, we serve commercial lenders, banks, attorneys, developers, and private individuals across New York City's five boroughs and surrounding counties.Our commitment to accuracy, independence, and client-centric service has established us as the leading appraisal firm in the region. We maintain rigorous professional standards while adapting to evolving market conditions and technological advancements in property valuation.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Tax Assessment Appeals
Estate Planning Valuations
Divorce Settlement Appraisals
PMI Removal Assessments
Highlights and features
- 20+ years serving New York real estate markets
- Led by certified appraiser Jack C. LoBiondo
- Specializing in complex property valuations
- Tailored reporting for mortgage and legal needs
- Independently verified valuation methodology
Services
Residential Appraisals
Our residential appraisal service provides certified property valuations for home sales, refinancing, and mortgage lending. Utilizing advanced market analysis techniques and verified data sources, we deliver accurate assessments that meet industry standards. Our reports empower homeowners, lenders, and real estate professionals to make informed financial decisions with confidence.
Tax Assessment Appeals
We provide expert valuation analysis for property tax appeals, offering independent verification of assessed values. Our detailed documentation supports challenges to unfair tax assessments while ensuring full compliance with local regulations. Property owners gain actionable insights to potentially reduce their annual tax burden through data-driven appeals.
Estate Planning Valuations
Specialized appraisal services for estate settlement include comprehensive property valuation reports required for tax filings and equitable distribution among heirs. Our certified assessments meet legal requirements while providing reliable documentation for probate proceedings and estate liquidation processes.
Divorce Settlement Appraisals
We conduct impartial property valuations required for divorce proceedings, delivering court-admissible reports that meet state legal standards. Our certified assessments help establish fair market value for real estate assets, supporting equitable distribution decisions during family law cases.
PMI Removal Assessments
Our appraisal services determine property values for PMI removal eligibility verification, helping homeowners eliminate unnecessary insurance costs. Certified assessments document loan-to-value ratios meeting federal Homeowners Protection Act requirements, enabling timely insurance cancellation when conditions are satisfied.
People
Jack C. LoBiondo
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
With over 20 years of experience in residential real estate appraisal, Jack leads our team of professionals in delivering accurate property valuations across the New York region. His expertise covers complex property assessments, mortgage industry compliance, and legal valuation requirements for diverse clients.
Questions
Why choose a certified appraiser over automated valuation tools?
Certified appraisers provide human expertise, market analysis, and property inspection that algorithms cannot replicate. Our professionals consider unique property characteristics and local market conditions affecting value.
How do you ensure appraisal accuracy?
Our appraisers follow strict state licensing standards, perform physical property inspections, cross-verify market data, and maintain continuing education to ensure valuation accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
Can you help with tax assessment challenges?
Yes, we prepare comprehensive appraisal reports specifically for tax assessment appeals, documenting current market value to support property owners' cases before local assessment review boards.
What information should I provide for an appraisal?
Clients should have property details available including recent tax records, comparable sales information, and any specific requirements related to the appraisal purpose, such as mortgage or legal documentation.
How long does the appraisal process take?
After property inspection, our standard reporting timeline is 5-7 business days. Rush services are available for urgent requirements, with expedited reports delivered within 2-3 business days when needed.
Reviews (5)
Joseph Le
Sep 20, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality
No-showed to the appraisal appointment 3 times in a row without an explanation. It delayed my closing by over a month and I had to pay a penalty for extending my closing date. Completely unprofessional.
No-showed to the appraisal appointment 3 times in a row without an explanation. It delayed my closing by over a month and I had to pay a penalty for extending my closing date. Completely unprofessional.
Arjun Dheer
Aug 01, 2021
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They provide False measurements to the Lenders. The guy Joseph Z Liang came to my house, spent a lot of time measuring everything and gave inaccurate measurement of my lot size which directly impacted my loan. My lot is more than 10000sqft where as he wrote it as 6000sqft in his appraisal report. This impacted my home's value by significant amount. Pls beware of these guys.
Stacy Ramos
Mar 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Had a great experience with this company, they were very accommodating with my Covid needs. It was quick and efficient. I got my report with 7 business days and any questions I had afterwards the owner of the company answered. I would highly recommend.
Had a great experience with this company, they were very accommodating with my Covid needs. It was quick and efficient. I got my report with 7 business days and any questions I had afterwards the owner of the company answered. I would highly recommend.
Niyani Roberto
Oct 11, 2020
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If I could give this place less stars I would. I paid for my appraisal, never got a call to have it scheduled. When I called the company to schedule my appraisal they let me know they were not scheduling appraisals at this time due to covid 19. I called back a week later and spoke to the owner and they said this was not true. So he scheduled an appointment for a week later. He says that's the earliest they had. My appt was scheduled for a tuesday. No one showed until thursday. They only appraised the house from the outside and I was told the appraisal would be accurate and would be ready in 1 day
Daniella Penzi
Aug 03, 2019
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They sent out a very nice man, however, he broke our garage door. He was nice about it. They went as far as sending people for 2 appraisals to have it fixed. Then they stopped answering my calls. Finally the OWNER called me and was very rude on the phone asking if I wanted money and what I wanted out of this. I politely told him I just want my door
Fixed. Never heard from him again. Finally my husband tried to call and they supposedly sent someone to look at the door and havent heard anything since. He followed up with a call and they were supposed to call back yesterday. Again no call. I would
Fixed. Never heard from him again. Finally my husband tried to call and they supposedly sent someone to look at the door and havent heard anything since. He followed up with a call and they were supposed to call back yesterday. Again no call. I would
