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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Q: Do I need a property appraisal to buy a home?

<div><p>Appraisals aren&rsquo;t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How much does a property appraisal cost?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-home-appraisal-cost.htm">average cost of a property appraisal</a> is around <b>$355</b>, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from <b>$250 to $500</b>. 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&rsquo;t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2013
I am in an area that Angie's List is not established in (Barstow). I left a message looking for an appraiser in that area. Penny does not handle the area I am in. Normally if there is nothing in it for the vendor you never get a call back. Penny called back within minutes and went out of...
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
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Reviewed in November 2014
She took her time and was extremely friendly. Her price was great when everyone else was overpriced. She dressed appropriately, took notes, asked all the right questions;she was very professional.
Fresno Appraisal Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
Mr. Currlin's evaluation was fair and he seemed knowledgable in the housing market. His fees were reasonable and a bit under his competition. I would use him again in the future.
Currlin
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Reviewed in March 2017
Chris is smart, dedicated to learning his craft, and has a long professional background in construction. If you're looking to buy land to build a home, he'll tell you if it's good to build on, what pitfalls to look out for during construction, and what kind of prices you can really expect to pay...
We Sell WNC, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
He was prompt to arrive. Had a good walkthrough of the properties in question. Paid him his fee upfront. That was four months ago and I have never received the appraisals. I have since requested reimbursement of what I paid him. He won't respond. I have friends who know him who have tried as...
Woodson Appraisal
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Reviewed in September 2013
the appraisal done by John Friend (owner) contained factual errors and was grossly inaccurate.
Friend's Appraisal Service
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Reviewed in June 2008
One of, if not THE, worst experiences of my life. This individual's arrogance and inability to meet schedules has cost me thousands of dollars, a two-week vacation (which I will now spend finding another appraisal service and another refi company) and quite possibly my home, which may go into...
KELLY'S APPRAISAL SERVICE
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Reviewed in November 2012
We rented from a management company when we first got the property. The owner, Cheryl, stopped using the management company shortly after we moved in. She was not willing to honor some of the details we had agreed to with the management company on the lease we signed. The biggest was the snow...
C A BRETTON INC
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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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