Who does property appraisals?

<div><p>A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">has the proper licensing</a> from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.</p></div>

Who hires a property appraiser?

<div><p>Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2020
Mike and his staff are exceptional. Everyone hates the process of a mortgage but they made this process easy and pleasant start to finish. The team kept in constant contact with me and expertly handled any issues. I highly recommend using Mike for your mortgage needs.
Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage
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Reviewed in April 2016
Mr. Walsh did an excellent job. He was flexible in making arrangements to see our house as we had a difficult time getting someone to open the house for him. He did a thorough job and forwarded the report to us quite quickly.
Citywide Services
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Reviewed in August 2017
John performed as presented. I interviewed three appraisers on the phone and selected John due to the chemistry established.
Advantage Appraisal Services
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Reviewed in January 2022
The process was painless from start to finish! Friendly, informative, quick office staff, knowledgeable appraisers, fair, detailed, and accurate Appraisal report!
Accurate Appraisals USA
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Reviewed in January 2013
We communicated both by phone and email. Mike was prompt, efficient and easy to work with. He was on time to the appointment and explained what information I would be receiving in detail. I needed the report completed quickly and he made the deadline without any problems. The report was...
Compass Appraisal Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2005
PRISCILLA FELLOWS STATED HER PRICES, TURNAROUND TIME, MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE HOUSE AND ARRIVED ON TIME TO THOROUGHLY ASSESS THE HOME AND THAT WAS ALL BEFORE MANY OF THE OTHER COMPANIES THAT PROMISED FAST TURNAROUND TIMES HAD CALLED BACK TO SET AN APPOINTMENT. SHE TOOK MANY PHOTOS, WAS...
QUALITY APPRAISALS OF ARIZONA
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Reviewed in October 2010
Karyl Choate did extensive research on the market and recommended the right pricing. She also did research on the history of transactions in our building, recognizing that our ocean view added significantly more value than the square footage in the unit. She had the condo professionally staged...
Choate Hawaii Real Estate
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Reviewed in August 2004
THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND WORKED WITH ME EVEN THOUGH I MAY SELL IT MYSELF. THEY PERFORMED CONSULTING WITH ME AND WORKED WITH ME ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. THEY HAVE SOLD MANY OF MY FRIEND'S HOMES.
JAMES KELSEY
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Reviewed in September 2005
THE WILLARD GROUP WAS ORIGINALLY A "SECOND OPINION" AFTER WE'D RECEIVED AN APPRAISAL THAT WAS LOWER THAN THE CURRENT MARKET INDICATED. WE HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH THE COMPANY'S REPRESENTATIVES.
THE WILLARD GROUP APPRAISALS
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Property appraisals FAQs

An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.

Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.

The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.

A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.

Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.

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