McCith Appraisals provides Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisal Reports for all non lending purposes such as estates, divorces, tax assessment appeals, pre listings and market value determinations. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide a detailed and thorough report. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our client, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. **Please do not reach out if you are purchasing a home with a bank loan! Banks require the use of their own appraiser and will not accept an appraisal with someone they did not contract with directly.**
"I was buying a house cash and still wanted to get an appraisal. Zach came out and matched our timeline we needed for a quick close. He was super professional and answered all of my questions. Hope to use McCith Appraisals again, thanks!"
Annie M on February 2025
McCith Appraisals provides Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisal Reports for all non lending purposes such as estates, divorces, tax assessment appeals, pre listings and market value determinations. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide a detailed and thorough report. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our client, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. **Please do not reach out if you are purchasing a home with a bank loan! Banks require the use of their own appraiser and will not accept an appraisal with someone they did not contract with directly.**
"I was buying a house cash and still wanted to get an appraisal. Zach came out and matched our timeline we needed for a quick close. He was super professional and answered all of my questions. Hope to use McCith Appraisals again, thanks!"
Annie M on February 2025
Tatum & Associates, Inc. DBA Davenport Appraisal We are a leading provider of real estate valuations for the mortgage lending marketplace. With many years of experience in the business, we have a proven track record of reducing lenders time, efforts and costs in managing the appraisal process.
Tatum & Associates, Inc. DBA Davenport Appraisal We are a leading provider of real estate valuations for the mortgage lending marketplace. With many years of experience in the business, we have a proven track record of reducing lenders time, efforts and costs in managing the appraisal process.
My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.
My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.
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.