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 August 2022
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Home Cash Offer LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Knowledgeable, has resources if needed, wonderful about showing homes on your schedule. Couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us find our home!!
Peace Home Offers
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Reviewed in June 2020
In a word, this was an excellent experience. Quick turnaround, entirely professional fully-researched and documented appraisal for a fair price. Completely satisfied.
Jonathan H Leva
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Reviewed in October 2014
Jonathan was quick, expedient, and thorough. Jonathan asked specific questions about changes done to the house and gave some good advise on what a few best practices are in selling your home. I am definitely satisfied with the estimates given and believe that Jonathan's work is exemplary and...
Jonathan H Leva
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Reviewed in April 2013
Mr. Leva arrived promptly on time and performed the inspection for the appraisal with efficency. He promise the appriasal by the end of the week and actually got it to me one day early. I was very pleased with his work and the appraisal.
Jonathan H Leva
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Reviewed in April 2012
If I could use any appraiser in town it would be Greg. He is wonderful, thorough, professional, and does a great job. I've had him do several appraisals for me and he determines the best outcome for the buyer/seller and looks at every angle when he completes an appraisal.
A G Appraisal Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
Jonathan is very knowledgeable. I explained I needed an appraisal conducted and needed a report within 3 days for a legal case. He was quick to advise me of pros and cons of the appraisal process, and acted promptly given the time-frame he had to work with and drove further than his normal...
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Reviewed in November 2014
Jonathan was punctual, very polite and did a thorough and professional job. He promised to have the report in a few days and forwarded us it to us in two days. He called to confirm that we had received the report. Jonathan is personable and knowledgeable as well. We would highly recommend his...
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Reviewed in January 2013
I contacted Jonathan so I could get an unbiased (?) appraisal on the value of my house prior to putting on the market. I was especially curious as to the square foootage of the studio attached to my detached garage (it's an odd shape). He came out, took measurements and pictures, checked out...
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Reviewed in July 2015
Everything went smoothly. Mr Leva was easy to contact by phone, very friendly, professional and informative in the initial call. He showed up on time. He was very professional. Explained everything he was doing. Treated the home with respect (took his boots off to keep my floors clean) I...
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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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