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 February 2015
That was fine, they did the appraisal fine. They were able to stay within the advertised price. There wasn?t anything in particular that stood out. I think they came out when they said they would come out and it all went fine. The cost seemed to be in line with the normal costs. I think the...
Tyke Appraisals Inc
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Reviewed in March 2022
Jonathan was great to work with! He was incredibly responsive and produced a great report for us to use in our home buying process. I would 100% use him again in the future.
Jonathan Y Lee
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Reviewed in October 2005
THIS COMPANY WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEY SET UP AN APPOINTMENT AND SHOWED UP ON TIME. THEY DID NOT TAKE UP A LOT OF OUR TIME AND HAD A REPORT TO US VERY QUICKLY.
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO
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Reviewed in July 2011
Bruce (East Bay Appraisal) was able to come to perform the appraisal the following day after I contacted him. He was very complete and detailed with both the appraisal and the report. Was able to complete the report and get it to us the day following the service performed.
EAST BAY APPRAISAL SERVICES
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Reviewed in September 2015
Being in construction myself for over 35 years, I learned to hire only professionals who have been in business for long time. Sam is experienced and delivers what is expected from him. He knows what he is doing , and also gives very good advice.
Wall Street Appraisal
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Reviewed in October 2005
JENNIFER WAS CARING AND UNDERSTANDING. SHE HELPED MAKE THE TRANSISTION OF MARRIED LIVING TO SINGLE LIVING MORE COMFORTABLE. HER SERVICE WAS THE BEST AND I ALWAYS FELT LIKE I WAS HER ONLY CUSTOMER.
PRUDENTIAL
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Reviewed in March 2005
MARK WAS VERY POLITE AND RESONABLY PRICED. MARC HELPED ME WITH ALL I NEEDED TO DO. I HAD TO HAVE THIS DONE TWICE AND MARC HAD EXTERMELY PATIENT AND VERY HELPFUL.
REMAX PREFERRED PROPERTIES
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Reviewed in February 2013
He was very thorough. He was very prompt. From the time the credit union said he'll be calling we received the call within 24 hrs. It didn't take long at all. He was there to the minute of when he said he will be there. He called, confirmed that he was on his way. He was very professional. ...
FHA Appraiser
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Reviewed in October 2005
IT WAS A GOOD EXPERIENCE. HE WAS PROMPT AND PUNCTUAL WHEN WE MADE THE APPOINTMENT. HE DID EVERYTHING HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO DO AND WE WERE HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS.
POWELL PROPERTY APPRAISAL
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Reviewed in July 2013
All my contact was long distance, by phone and email. I was comfortable and confident in their credentials and preformance. The renter met the appraiser and it all went smoothly. Minor errors in the floor plan, but for this type of appraisal {**NOT** for lending} the floor plan is not the...
PARAGON APPRAISAL GROUP
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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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