Celebrating 25 years in business, West Penn Appraisers offers real estate appraising services to five counties in Western PA,
including all of the metropolitan Pittsburgh area.
West Penn Appraisers was founded on a progressive technological
vision for the company that results in providing the most advanced
equipment allowing us to manage large volumes of residential and
commercial appraisal assignments daily.
William A. Yoder, IFAS
Owner
& Chief Appraiser
Bill has been a real estate appraiser since 1972, and the Owner & Chief Appraiser of West Penn Appraisers, Inc. since its inception in 1983. He was one of the first 50 General Appraisers to be state certified when required in 1991. Although not active in selling residential or commercial real estate, he is currently a Real Estate Broker in Pennsylvania. Bill attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and his professional experience includes: Instructor for National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA); Member of the Board of Directors, NAIFA, 1985 to 1988; National President of NAIFA, 1992; Chairman of Education Committee for NAIFA, 1987-1988; Instructor, Robert Morris College, Career Growth and Allegheny Community College; Member of Board of Directors, North Suburban Multi-list Service, 1971. Bill provides expert court appearance testimony for tax appeals, condemnation, and other legal matters. He is also an active market participant as a partner in a real estate development company.
Jeffrey C. Behr
Residential Appraisal Manager
Jeff has been an appraiser with West Penn Appraisers, Inc., since 1986. He previously sold real estate while earning his Bachelors Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Although not active in selling or listing, he maintains the re-certification as an Associate Broker within Pennsylvania. He was one of the first 100 General Appraisers to be state certified when required in 1991. He has held several past positions (both regionally and nationally) within the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers. He has experience with expert witness testimony, municipal property acquisition, condemnation proceedings, relocation reports, as well as in other specialized properties. Jeff manages the Residential Division, in addition to overseeing the daily operations of the company.
R. Daniel Watenpool
Commercial Appraisal Manager
Dan has been employed by West Penn Appraisers,
Inc. since
March of 1997. He has state certification as a General Appraiser. Dan has completed many appraisals on complex, multi-use residential, commercial and industrial properties. These include municipal property acquisitions, condemnation, acquisition and development and ad valorem tax appeals. He has experience providing expert witness testimony on many of these types of appraisals. Although not active in selling residential or commercial real estate, Dan maintains the re-certification as a Real Estate Salesperson within Pennsylvania. He is also an active market participant as a partner in a real estate development company. Dan manages the Commercial Division of appraisers, in addition to overseeing the daily operations of the company.
