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 July 2020
I have refinanced my mortgage before but it was never as seamless and efficient as Mike Murgatroy Guaranteed Rate. Furthermore, I already had a very low interest rate but they were able to go below that without my having to buy points. What's more, they are in Florida, I am in Washington State...
Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage
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Reviewed in May 2005
OUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE WITH EXPRESS APPRAISAL SERVICE WAS VERY GOOD. THEY WERE VERY QUICK AND ACCOMODATING WITH THE SCHEDULING. WE ALSO FELT THEY WERE VERY THOROUGH AND INCLUDED REASONABLE COMPARISONS IN THEIR REPORT.
Westwood Mortgage Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2022
Mike sold my home in one weekend well above ask price. Answered all of our questions, was always available, negotiated aggressively and was pleasant to work with. We will definitely hire Mike again.
John L. Scott - Mike Mansour
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Reviewed in May 2005
VALERIE FROM LAMB HANSON LAMB WAS VERY THOROUGH IN HER APPRAISAL OF OUR HOME. WE WERE HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE THAT SHE PROVIDED AND HER PROFESSIONALISM.
Lamb Hanson Lamb, Appraisal Associates, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
Appraisal was thorough and completely satisfactory once completed. Scheduling, however, was difficult, as well as getting clarity on when the appraisal would be completed. Since we were on a deadline, this was tough. But it all worked out well in the end.
Hasson Appraisal Service Inc
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Reviewed in September 2005
KARI IS THE MOST AMAZING REAL ESTATE AGENT EITHER MY HUSBAND OR I HAS EVER WORKED WITH - AND WE'RE MIDDLE AGED, SO HAVE OWNED MANY HOMES OVER THE YEARS! KARI KNOWS HER STUFF, UNDERSTANDS HOW EVERYTHING WORKS, COACHED US ON HOW TO SHOW OUR HOMES TO THEIR BEST ADVANTAGE, AND FOLLOWED UP ON EVERY...
KARI HOVDE
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Reviewed in August 2012
After my father passed away, we were trying to get the appraisals for probating the estate and he was recommended to me by another gentleman who gave me an appraisal for a property at Mason County. Greene Realty Group came out, he was very professional, he was sympathetic to my situation, he...
Greene Realty Group
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Reviewed in September 2012
Forsythe Appraisals was a third party. We talked to a different group and they contracted Forsythe and they provided the data and the appraisal. I can't say anything bad about them. They met the time line and kept their appointment with us.
FORSYTHE APPRAISALS LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
Home appraisals can seem like an over-priced obstacle to loans these days, and, you can?t help but think, apparently they don?t serve much of a function anyway, because requiring them sure didn?t prevent that huge housing bubble. On top of it, the analysis can be pretty simplistic for the...
COUNTRY TOWN APPRAISAL SVC
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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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