Home Appraisals Inc

Bad appraisal. Did a cash out refi with my mortgage co and they sent this appraisal co. The appraiser low balled our home value and we ended up getting a significantly lower cash out refi after. The appraisal done was of poor quality, and if anyone else is looking to hire this co, please stay away and spend your money and time and enegry elsewhere.

Terrible experience Received nothing but threats from Broker/Appraiser Castaneda -Mr Castaneda did not have me sign any paperwork prior to the Appraisal of my property. -Mr Castaneda did not explain to me personally what his work consisted of, or answered any of my questions or concerns prior to the Home Appraisal. -Mr Castaneda did not take any notes, did not bring a notebook or ipad, nor did Mr Castaneda check the roof, the backyard or the garage. -Mr Castaneda's own website stated he charges $325 dollars Minimum for a 1004 Residential Home Appraisal. Mr Castaneda did not explain to me why he charged me $370 dollars. -Mr Castaneda did not follow his own company rules and regulations while doing my home Appraisal. -Mr Castaneda did not take in consideration my reasons to cancel this Appraisal. Instead, Mr Castaneda decided to block my phone calls and avoid communication regarding this matter on the same day Mr Castaneda sent the Appraisal report to my son instead of me “the client”. -Mr Castaneda made at least 4 direct threats against me and my family in order to install fear in me and stop me from inquiring about this matter. -Mr Castaneda has not returned the funds or my personal property 2 perfumes until today. -Mr Castaneda has acted with negligence, dishonesty and in a threatening way in order to silence me regarding this matter.

Terrible experience Received nothing but threats from Broker/Appraiser Castaneda -Mr Castaneda did not have me sign any paperwork prior to the Appraisal of my property. -Mr Castaneda did not explain to me personally what his work consisted of, or answered any of my questions or concerns prior to the Home Appraisal. -Mr Castaneda did not take any notes, did not bring a notebook or ipad, nor did Mr Castaneda check the roof, the backyard or the garage. -Mr Castaneda's own website stated he charges $325 dollars Minimum for a 1004 Residential Home Appraisal. Mr Castaneda did not explain to me why he charged me $370 dollars. -Mr Castaneda did not follow his own company rules and regulations while doing my home Appraisal. -Mr Castaneda did not take in consideration my reasons to cancel this Appraisal. Instead, Mr Castaneda decided to block my phone calls and avoid communication regarding this matter on the same day Mr Castaneda sent the Appraisal report to my son instead of me “the client”. -Mr Castaneda made at least 4 direct threats against me and my family in order to install fear in me and stop me from inquiring about this matter. -Mr Castaneda has not returned the funds or my personal property 2 perfumes until today. -Mr Castaneda has acted with negligence, dishonesty and in a threatening way in order to silence me regarding this matter.

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Joseph was very professional. He was available quickly when I initially called. He confirmed the day before, arrived on time. He was very quick but was very thorough. I received the report very quickly as well.

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I made an appointment with Joey to appraise my home. He arrived on the scheduled date and time. Joey walked around my home, took photos and measurements. Then, he came inside of my home and also took photos.

They were great. I would use them any time. Was very through and great communication between the appraiser and ourselves. Very happy with them.

They were very prompt and professional even on the phone or online.

Excellent experience. Joe was very knowledgeable and inquired about our insurance company. He advised he had the appropriate software required to provide the appraisal they needed. I advised Joe of the number of photographs needed of the garage; however, an appraisal of the whole building was required. Soon after, I received the completed aporaisal report; exactly as requested. We submitted the report to our insurance company and successfully had coverage on the garage reinstated. Great work, no drama! Ave