Watson Appraisals, LLC is a full service real estate appraisal company located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company was founded in 2003 by Doug Watson, a 19 year veteran of the appraisal profession. Mr. Watson has completed appraisal reports for several lenders, businesses, attorneys and individual property owners. Expert witness testimony and professional measuring services are also offered. Watson Appraisals strives to provide personal service, with emphasis on communication and fast completion and delivery to the client. Our service area includes Jefferson, Nelson, Bullitt, Spencer, Oldham, Henry and Shelby counties in Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties in Indiana. Typical appraisal reports can be completed for $425 (add $50-75 outside of Jefferson County). Expert witness testimony is billed at a rate of $85 per hour, and measuring services range anywhere from $75 and up, depending on location and type of structure. No fees owed until both parties have signed agreement for services. SPECIAL: Mention Angie’s List when ordering and receive a minimum 20% discount!
"If you are in need of a concise, detailed appraisal, I would highly recommend Watson Appraisals LLC. Mr. Watson is an experienced and professional appraiser and his report confirmed it for me. Thanks to Angie's List for the referral that perfectly matched my needs."
Janice C on February 2019
Watson Appraisals, LLC is a full service real estate appraisal company located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company was founded in 2003 by Doug Watson, a 19 year veteran of the appraisal profession. Mr. Watson has completed appraisal reports for several lenders, businesses, attorneys and individual property owners. Expert witness testimony and professional measuring services are also offered. Watson Appraisals strives to provide personal service, with emphasis on communication and fast completion and delivery to the client. Our service area includes Jefferson, Nelson, Bullitt, Spencer, Oldham, Henry and Shelby counties in Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties in Indiana. Typical appraisal reports can be completed for $425 (add $50-75 outside of Jefferson County). Expert witness testimony is billed at a rate of $85 per hour, and measuring services range anywhere from $75 and up, depending on location and type of structure. No fees owed until both parties have signed agreement for services. SPECIAL: Mention Angie’s List when ordering and receive a minimum 20% discount!
"If you are in need of a concise, detailed appraisal, I would highly recommend Watson Appraisals LLC. Mr. Watson is an experienced and professional appraiser and his report confirmed it for me. Thanks to Angie's List for the referral that perfectly matched my needs."
Janice C on February 2019
Anderson Engineering
Anderson Engineering
Terry Walker II LLC is a licensed residential real estate appraisal company certified in two states performing residential appraisals in over 20 counties in Kentuckiana. Operating for nearly 10 years Terry Walker II LLC appraising services include but are not limited to home values, estates, cost approaches, sales comparison approach, rent schedules, home realty solutions and more.
Terry Walker II LLC is a licensed residential real estate appraisal company certified in two states performing residential appraisals in over 20 counties in Kentuckiana. Operating for nearly 10 years Terry Walker II LLC appraising services include but are not limited to home values, estates, cost approaches, sales comparison approach, rent schedules, home realty solutions and more.
Redd Brown & Williams Real Estate & Appraisal Service
Redd Brown & Williams Real Estate & Appraisal Service
Highly Recommended & Recognized Regional and National Auction & Real Estate Company. Professionalism │Integrity │ Honesty...Success. We Surpass Our Competitors With Our Excellent Marketing and Selling of YOUR Property. From Start to Finish We Organize, Market and See Your Property Through Closing.
Highly Recommended & Recognized Regional and National Auction & Real Estate Company. Professionalism │Integrity │ Honesty...Success. We Surpass Our Competitors With Our Excellent Marketing and Selling of YOUR Property. From Start to Finish We Organize, Market and See Your Property Through Closing.
AAA Real Estate Services Inc
AAA Real Estate Services Inc
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.