Citywide Services

I searched the web to find the best appraiser in my area and selected Citywide based on the many positive reviews.

Michael Walsh was great and seem to have a lot of experienced In his field. He was on time and conducted a thorough appraisal, sent a professional detailed report in about 2 week. I would definitely recommend Citywide and would use them again.

I hired Mr. Walsh to appraise my house because I was in the process of selling. He was accommodating in his scheduling. He was able to do the assessment within a few days and on the weekend. According to the tenant he showed up on time. That was where his professionalism ended.

I asked him to please provide a sincere appraisal to aid in my decision making. Instead, I got the exact same price that was on the sales contract. He severely under appraised the house. Here was his explanation: "The report says: "Considering the subject's deferred maintenance and that it was sold in as is condition, the appraised value was taken from the contract sales price.""

My response was "I knew what the contract sale price was. I set the price. I asked you to appraise the value of the property." He knew before he went out to view the property that the property was listed 'As Is'. If he didn't and he thought that was going to be germane to the appraisal he could have asked. He wasted everyone's time and my money appraising the house for what was the current asking price. He was also very rude and unprofessional in some of his responses.

Do not hire Mr. Walsh. You can easily find someone more courteous with integrity and professionalism.

I met Michael a couple of years back and he is super knowledgeable about the Chicago market home values. He has been doing this for a very long time and has a ton of experience. I have referred him several of my past clients as I am a realtor and am always looking for great recommendations. Michael was also kind enough to do a youtube video with me explaining the purpose of an appraisal. I have nothing but positive words. Thank you Michael.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Top notch app that is great at estimating buyer and seller numbers.

Citywide Services is my go to company for all my appraisals. They always respond fast and you have your appraisal in a very timely matter.

Mr. Walsh was great. He appraised my property quickly and professionally. The turnaround time was quick, I would recommend his services.