Real estate appraisers are often hired to provide a credible real property valuation to help settle disputes stemming from divorce, eminent domain, environmental contamination, tax appeals, and other legal situations. Beyond writing an appraisal, appraisers are often expected to provide expert witness testimony and even litigation support. The Partners at Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti have experience preparing litigation appraisals for a wide range of property types, and we been qualified as an expert witness in numerous venues. If not retained to provide an appraisal, we are also available to provide litigation support in the form of conducting a formal USPAP compliant appraisal review and/or cross examination preparation.
Featured Appraisers: Robert G. Stout, Jr., MAI & Sergio S. Lo Presti, MAI
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A: Real estate appraisals are commonly needed in disputes involving divorce, eminent domain, environmental contamination, tax appeals, partnership buyouts, bankruptcy, trespassing, title defects, and estate settlements. Any legal matter where the value of real property is at issue may require an independent appraisal.
A: Yes. The partners at Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti have been qualified as expert witnesses in numerous legal venues, including court proceedings and administrative hearings throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.
A: An appraisal review is a formal USPAP-compliant evaluation of another appraiser's report, assessing its credibility, methodology, and conclusions. We offer this service for litigation support when you need to challenge or respond to an opposing appraisal.
A: Yes. Even when not retained to provide an appraisal ourselves, we are available to help attorneys and their clients prepare for cross-examination of an opposing appraiser.
A: Contact us today for a free, no-obligation appraisal quote. You can call us at 814.456.2900, email corporate@ssl-rea.com, or submit a request through the contact form on our website. We typically respond within the same business day.
3111 State Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
Phone: 814.456.2900 Email: corporate@ssl-rea.com
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