Defensible valuations across Long Island, on a 48–72 hour clock.
Certified Residential Appraisers serving Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Single-family, 2–4 family, condos, co-ops, and vacant land — with electronic ordering, secure online tracking, and 24/7 appraisal pickup.
What we appraise
- Single-family homes
- 2–4 family homes
- Condominium units
- Cooperative units (co-ops)
- Vacant land & lots
Nine reasons people order an Island Preferred appraisal.
Mortgage financing & refinance appraisals.
The standard transactional appraisal — on a same-week clock that lenders count on. We work directly with national mortgage companies, local lenders, banks, and credit unions across Long Island.
- Purchase, refinance, and home equity
- URAR, FHA, VA, and condo project reports
- Electronic delivery to your AMC or LOS
Stop paying private mortgage insurance.
If your home value has crossed the 80% LTV threshold, a current appraisal is the proof your servicer needs to drop PMI. The appraisal usually pays for itself within a few months of saved premiums.
- Lender-accepted, USPAP-compliant reports
- Comp selection that reflects current Long Island values
- Quick turnaround so you stop paying sooner
Estate, inheritance, and date-of-death valuations.
For executors, trustees, accountants, and estate attorneys: USPAP-compliant retrospective and current valuations that hold up in front of the IRS, surrogate's court, and beneficiaries.
- Date-of-death and current market value
- Stepped-up basis support for accountants
- Coordination with attorneys and trustees
Neutral divorce settlement appraisals.
Equitable distribution depends on a defensible value of the marital home. We deliver an unbiased appraisal — with optional expert witness testimony when one party contests the figure.
- Single-appraiser or joint-appraiser engagements
- Expert witness testimony available
- Discreet, professional handling
Property tax grievance support.
Suffolk and Nassau homeowners who believe their assessed value is overstated need a defensible market-value report to challenge it. We deliver appraisals that hold up in tax certiorari proceedings.
- Suffolk & Nassau-specific market data
- Coordination with grievance attorneys
- Reports prepared with assessment dates in mind
Pre-foreclosure, REO, and loan mitigation valuations.
Lender-grade appraisals for distressed properties — whether you are mitigating a defaulted loan, marketing an REO, or evaluating a short-sale offer.
- REO portfolio support & servicing teams
- Loan mitigation packages
- Short-sale and BPO support
Corporate relocation valuations.
For HR teams and relocation management companies handling employee moves to or from Long Island. ERC-compliant relocation appraisals with the speed corporate timelines demand.
- ERC-style relocation reports
- Coordination with the relo company
- Anticipated sale price (ASP) support
Insurance & portfolio protection valuations.
For insurance carriers and lenders managing portfolio risk, claims, or settlement disputes — reliable, defensible third-party valuations.
- Claims valuations & settlement disputes
- Replacement cost & market value
- Ongoing portfolio support
Pre-listing appraisals for agents and homeowners.
Considering listing a Long Island home? An independent pre-listing appraisal arms agents with a defensible price point and protects sellers from over- or under-pricing.
- Helps price for faster sales
- Reduces appraisal risk during the deal
- Reassures buyers and lenders
Order to delivery in four steps.
Request a fee quote
Tell us the property address and the use case. We send back a fixed fee and a turnaround estimate, usually the same business day.
Place the order
Order online through our secure portal. We confirm the engagement, schedule the inspection, and contact the property contact.
Inspection & analysis
We complete the interior/exterior inspection, pull comps, run our analytics, and prepare the report — team-reviewed before delivery.
Secure delivery
The completed appraisal is delivered electronically. Pick it up from your secure logon 24/7, or have it routed straight to your AMC or LOS.
Trusted by professionals and homeowners across Long Island.
Attorneys
Estate, divorce, tax certiorari, and litigation attorneys who need a defensible third-party value — with optional expert testimony.
Accountants & CPAs
Stepped-up basis, gift tax, and inheritance reporting where the IRS needs a credible, defensible real estate value.
Real estate agents
Pre-listing valuations that lock in price strategy and reduce the risk of a low appraisal blowing up the deal.
Banks & lenders
Mortgage, refi, home equity, REO, and loan mitigation work for national mortgage companies, local banks, and credit unions.
Homeowners
PMI removal, divorce settlements, estate divisions, and tax disputes — all with a clear fixed fee and no surprises.
Investors & insurers
Portfolio acquisitions, insurance claims, settlement disputes, and ongoing portfolio risk management.
Common questions about Long Island appraisals.
How long does an appraisal take from order to delivery?
What does an appraisal cost on Long Island?
Is Island Preferred a state-certified appraisal firm?
Do you do appraisals for both Suffolk and Nassau Counties?
Can I order online and pick up the report 24/7?
Do you provide expert witness testimony?
Get a free fee quote today.
Tell us the property address and the use case. We will send back the fee, the turnaround estimate, and the order link — usually the same business day.