General Info

Appraisal Resources - a full service residential, commercial and industrial real estate appraisal company that services most of the counties in New York (see map). Created in 1977, Appraisal Resources is one of the oldest, most reliable appraisal companies in the area. Our combined 175+ years of appraisal experience, coupled with our state of the art electronic ordering, processing and delivery system, makes us the company to call for your real property questions. The Residential Department of ARL specializes in one to four unit residential properties. We do appraisals for people who are looking to sell a home, buy a home, refinance a home, or add an addition to an already existing residence. We also have extensive experience in tax challenges, matrimonial disputes, estate settlements and land acquisition. Mr. William McEvoy, Jr., heads this division, and his extensive knowledge of real property in the area coupled with his thorough understanding of lending rules and regulations makes him a true professional, and someone who will make sure your appraisal needs will be met.The Commercial Department of Appraisal Resources, LLC, service the Upstate Region of New York State in a professional and experienced manner. Headed by James M. Zasada, a New York State General Certified Appraiser, commercial and industrial properties are appraised for purposes of acquisition, sale, refinance, tax challenges, disputes over eminent domain questions, and court disputes. Mr. Zasada, with over 31 years experience in the appraisal field will be happy to answer any commercial real estate appraisal-related questions you may have. Appraisal Resources, LLC, a residential and commercial appraisal company, has been serving the areas largest lenders, as well as transfer companies, funding companies and private individuals, since 1977.Our area of operation covers most counties in New York State (see map), and our appraisers provide quick, efficient and courteous service in a professional manner. With our 175+ years of collective appraisal experience, we can solve even the most difficult appraisal problem.In 2007 the company was acquired by Bruce Piraino and Bill McEvoy. Bill and Bruce have expanded the coverage area to the largest it has been in the company's history. The ARL computer system is able to provide reports to our customers in whatever manner suits your needs.Research and market data is obtained through multiple MLS systems, services that provides assessors records of each county we work in, access to the New York State Office of Real Property Services (NYSORPS), and our own extensive files of 100,000+ appraisals in Upstate New York.Our Chief Commercial Appraiser is James M. Zasada, a New York State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (#46000004777). Mr. Zasada has 31 years of experience in the appraisal field with specialties in Expert Witness and Tax Challenge cases. William McEvoy, Jr. is head of the Residential Division. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the business, standardization of reports, and quality management, Bill can answer your every appraisal question. Bruce Piraino is our CEO. Bruce is our public face and manages the business as a whole. Whether you are seeking a simple appraisal or large scale appraisal solution of any sort, Bruce can help you out.