Trusted property appraisals across Long Island, since 2001.
Island Preferred is a Certified Residential Appraisal firm serving Suffolk and Nassau Counties — with a 48–72 hour turnaround that consistently beats our competitors. Beyond appraisals, we connect you to business capital, payment processing, healthcare savings, and consumer solutions.
Independent valuations, built on 25 years of Long Island data.
Single-family, 2–4 family, condos, co-ops, and vacant land — with electronic ordering, secure online tracking, and 24/7 appraisal pickup. Choose the use-case that fits your situation:
Mortgage financing & refinance
The bread-and-butter appraisal for purchases, refinances, and home equity lines. We work directly with national mortgage companies, local lenders, and banks on a same-week turnaround.
PMI removal
An appraisal that pays for itself — document your equity above 80% LTV and stop paying private mortgage insurance.
Estate & date-of-death
Trusted by attorneys and accountants for inheritance, executor duties, and IRS-defensible valuations.
Divorce settlements
Neutral, defensible valuations for equitable distribution, with expert testimony available when needed.
Tax grievance support
Fight your Suffolk or Nassau property tax assessment with a current, defensible valuation report.
Pre-foreclosure, REO & loan mitigation
Lender-grade valuations for distressed properties — including REO portfolio support and loan mitigation packages.
Relocation valuations
Corporate relocation appraisals for HR teams and relocation management companies, with the speed they expect.
One trusted partner. Six ways we help you win.
When the banks can't help, we can. Through Island Preferred and our partner network, we connect business owners and homeowners to capital, savings, and tools that move the needle.
Business Capital
Preferred Funding, Instant Micro Funding, lines of credit, and customer financing — for businesses banks have turned away.
Payment Processing
Lower-rate merchant processing for retail, e-commerce, and service businesses, with transparent pricing and no surprises.
Healthcare & FlatFee RX
Save up to 60% on healthcare with DAC Healthshare, plus prescription savings starting at $19.95/month for individuals.
We Buy Houses
Cash offers on Long Island homes in any condition — estate sales, foreclosures, handyman specials, vacant land.
Solar Solutions
Residential and commercial solar that pays you back — we connect you to vetted installers with strong track records.
Free Savings Portal
Member access to discounted travel, dining, ID protection, wellness, and a 6TB cloud backup product. Free to join.
Bill Schall has been valuing Long Island homes since 2001.
William A. Schall, Jr. founded Island Preferred to bring discipline, technology, and accountability to residential appraisals on Long Island. A Certified Residential Appraiser in New York State, Bill has spent his career at the intersection of real estate, finance, and consulting — with prior roles at eXp Realty, Revolution Financial Management, and Carrington Real Estate Services.
"His defining quality is how important it is to him to help others on every level — putting them ahead of himself and going well beyond the norm to make sure they succeed." — LinkedIn recommendation, business associate
Order your appraisal today — or just ask for a free fee quote.
No pressure, no upsell. Tell us about the property and we will send back a fee, a turnaround estimate, and the order link — usually the same business day.