Total scam appraisal. Crystal was told that this appraisal was for a divorce. She over inflated the…read morevalue of the house by deliberately picking houses that were well above the value/condition/style of this house. Then when the houses were well above the square footage of this house, she used a much smaller square foot cost than the comparable house was worth. For example, the first house was was $328.42 sq'. It is 1045 sq' more than mine. That sq' value would be $343,198. Yet she only took off $190,000. Another Comp home. WAY different and on a corner lot with a huge sound view, built in vacuum system, 12 years newer, A massive rooftop deck with that sound view. She was also instructed that the value needed to be based on Dec 2024 values. She artificially inflated everything by basing this off of Jan 2026 numbers and sales. The attached photo was of the garage. The roof, the furnace, and the hot water tank are 23 years old. The attached picture is of the garage and I asked her "what decrease in value did you assign from the upstairs deck leaking through the ceiling into the garage? She said what leak? I sent her the attached picture because she never stepped foot into the garage. Yet with all of this, she stated the house was in "very good condition". How can she write a detailed appraisal when you didn't even go into the garage?

From the owner: Crystal MacHale, the esteemed owner of our company, has been a stalwart in the Puget Sound area's…read moreappraisal industry for over three decades. Her unwavering commitment to promptly delivering meticulously researched and accurately analyzed appraisal reports is a testament to her expertise and dedication. At Rainier Appraisal Service, we are not just about meeting client expectations but surpassing them. With our wealth of knowledge and experience, we have provided expert witness testimony, advised realtor groups on VA appraisals, and even shared our insights at mortgage lending classes to enlighten and serve our clients better. Rest assured, our appraisal services are conducted with the utmost professionalism, precision, and efficiency, ensuring a reliable and timely process. Free residential real estate appraisal fee quotes within hours!

Excellent customer service & cool people. Gave me a very fair offer. I would highly recommend.read more

I called Kent Coin in advance and they quoted me a price of $90 per ounce, off of spot, to purchase…read moremy gold bars. When I arrived, they said it was $188 per ounce. When I told the salesman he had just quoted me $90 an ounce, he said he had made a mistake and the correct amount was $188. Seriously? How many times a week does he quote a price over the phone? It literally has to be hundreds. Mistake my A**. Never going back.

Absolutely avoid this company. Epic promised to deliver an appraisal within ten days but they took…read morethree weeks. Then a few days before my case was up for mediation they had the gall to ask for an additional $415 after they already agreed to a price and scope in writing. I had to pay their extortion fee because at that point I had no choice. All that for a boilerplate appraisal.

I needed an appraisal as I was going through a divorce. I contacted Epic and they came out within…read morea week and got me the report within another week of the appraisal and at a reasonable price. I would use them again if the need should come up. I hope it doesn't though.

Jennifer Dixon will take your money then not send your item or respond to inquiries. Beware.read more

I cannot recommend them enough! Joe and his team have helped my family twice - once after my mom…read morepassed away, and just recently when I moved my dad across country to an assisted living facility. Not having to deal with the logistics of downsizing alone is worth more than the price of their services. Overall they are organized, honest, and transparent. A huge relief, especially when dealing with difficult family matters.

We highly recommend Francis T. Webster. We live in Texas and needed a Legal Appraisal for a…read moreproperty in Washington for a Power of Atty. Eric Webster handled our questions ( a lot of questions ) over email seamlessly & patiently. I seldom encounter the talent of writing to the degree Eric is capable of. Maybe he used AI :-). The Appraisal was cleanly handed off to Brendan, MAI with an expectation it could take 4 weeks. A thorough, well prepared Appraisal arrived 2 wks early. 66 pages in an easy to navigate pdf. Awesome work. Exceeded our expectations. Fortunately, Brendan included his contact info for help. Did we need help? Yes :-). Brendan answered our questions same day! Wonderful transaction! -------------------------------- Francis T. Webster Appraisal Partners LLC 7900 E Green Lake Dr N #206 Seattle, WA 98103 Direct: (206) 366-5716

Quick, thorough, and completely accurate. What more could you possibly want from an appraisal…read more Highly recommend for value and quality.