Business Details
40 Years
experience
Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services
Established in 1986, Heckman Appraisers has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and reliability in real estate valuation. Our team of certified professionals adheres strictly to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), ensuring unbiased and accurate appraisals for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. With over 40 years of combined experience, we specialize in complex valuations, litigation support, and expert witness testimony.Our services extend to mortgage lenders, attorneys, relocation companies, and government entities, serving Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Perry, Lebanon, Lancaster, and Adams counties. We maintain rigorous compliance with state and federal regulations, including HUD approval for FHA appraisals. Our commitment to continuing education and ethical standards ensures clients receive credible, defensible analyses tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Industrial Valuations
Litigation Support
Tax Assessment Reviews
Relocation Appraisals
Expert Witness Testimony
Eminent Domain Cases
Feasibility Studies
Market Trend Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Certified appraisers with 25-40 years of experience in real estate valuation
- Specialize in complex commercial and litigation-related appraisals
- Compliant with USPAP and Pennsylvania state licensing requirements
- Serve 7 central Pennsylvania counties including Harrisburg and York markets
- Expert witness testimony services for real estate valuation matters
Associations and certifications
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
- PA State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
- HUD Approved Appraisers
Services
Residential Appraisals
Certified residential appraisals for single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-unit properties. Our USPAP-compliant reports provide accurate valuations for mortgage lending, tax appeals, and real estate transactions. Serving Cumberland, Dauphin, and York counties with detailed market analysis and property inspections.
Commercial Appraisals
Comprehensive commercial property valuations for office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial sites. We analyze market trends, income potential, and comparable sales to deliver defensible appraisals. Services extend to Lebanon, Lancaster, and Adams counties for lenders and legal professionals.
Litigation Support
Expert real estate valuation services for court cases, including eminent domain disputes and property partition suits. Our certified appraisers provide expert witness testimony and detailed reports accepted by U.S. Bankruptcy and District Courts in Pennsylvania.
Tax Assessment Reviews
Professional analysis of property tax assessments with appeal support services. We evaluate valuation methodologies used by local governments and provide evidence-based arguments for fair assessment adjustments across seven central Pennsylvania counties.
Relocation Appraisals
Specialized appraisal services for relocation companies managing corporate relocations. Our FHA-approved appraisers ensure accurate valuations for residential properties, meeting requirements for Coldwell Banker, Prudential, and Cartus Relocation clients.
People
Mark W. Heckman
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
With over 40 years of experience, Mark specializes in commercial and complex property valuations. He provides expert witness testimony in real estate litigation and oversees quality control for all appraisal reports produced by the firm.
Gina DiStefano
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Residential appraisal specialist since 2001, Gina handles FHA-approved valuations and litigation support. She also manages office operations and IT systems while maintaining active involvement in attorney-client appraisal projects.
Jeremy Knox
Certified General Appraiser
Relocation appraisal specialist with 25 years of experience. Jeremy handles commercial valuations for relocation companies and provides FHA-compliant residential appraisals, combining finance expertise with practical real estate knowledge.
Questions
What types of properties do you appraise?
We appraise residential (1-4 units), commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties across central Pennsylvania.
Are your appraisers certified in Pennsylvania?
Yes, all appraisers hold active Pennsylvania state certifications and follow USPAP guidelines.
Do you provide appraisals for legal proceedings?
Yes, we offer litigation support and expert witness testimony accepted by Pennsylvania courts.
Which counties do you serve?
We serve Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Perry, Lebanon, Lancaster, and Adams counties.
Can you handle complex commercial valuations?
Our certified general appraisers specialize in complex commercial and industrial property valuations.
Are your appraisals FHA-compliant?
Yes, selected appraisers maintain HUD approval for FHA-compliant residential valuations.
