At Miller Appraisal & Realty, Inc. our company is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance. We specialize in any type of residential and rural properties. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We do not appraise commercial or industrial type property. Please call today so we can discuss the best appraisal option to meet your needs. If you are needing an appraisal for mortgage or refinance purposes, please confirm with your Bank/Lender that you can order your appraisal. Most banks have their own approved list of appraisers they prefer to work with.
"They were punctual, courteous, and provided a thorough appraisal."
Jack D on May 2022
At Miller Appraisal & Realty, Inc. our company is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance. We specialize in any type of residential and rural properties. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We do not appraise commercial or industrial type property. Please call today so we can discuss the best appraisal option to meet your needs. If you are needing an appraisal for mortgage or refinance purposes, please confirm with your Bank/Lender that you can order your appraisal. Most banks have their own approved list of appraisers they prefer to work with.
"They were punctual, courteous, and provided a thorough appraisal."
Jack D on May 2022
Birdwhistell and Perry Appraisal Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. PLEASE NOTE: if you are seeking an appraiser for a mortgage loan refinance or you are applying for a mortgage loan because you are purchasing a home, your lender MUST hire the appraiser, the borrower can not select their own. If the need for an appraiser is specific to financing, please contact your lender regarding this as you can not directly contact an appraiser to do the appraisal for you.
"The only problem was the timelyness of the report. I have used this company for 2 different sites and have been satisfied with each."
Sara N on July 2020
Birdwhistell and Perry Appraisal Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. PLEASE NOTE: if you are seeking an appraiser for a mortgage loan refinance or you are applying for a mortgage loan because you are purchasing a home, your lender MUST hire the appraiser, the borrower can not select their own. If the need for an appraiser is specific to financing, please contact your lender regarding this as you can not directly contact an appraiser to do the appraisal for you.
"The only problem was the timelyness of the report. I have used this company for 2 different sites and have been satisfied with each."
Sara N on July 2020
Birdwhistell & Perry Appraisal Services
Birdwhistell & Perry Appraisal Services
Staed Appraisal Services provides real estate valuations at the highest standard in Central Kentucky.
Staed Appraisal Services provides real estate valuations at the highest standard in Central Kentucky.
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Residential real estate appraisal
Residential real estate appraisal
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.