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>

Get matched with top property appraisers in Rochester, WI

There are 0 highly-rated local property appraisers.

Matching on Angi

Share some details about your home project.

Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.

Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

TRUSTED BY HOMEOWNERS

4.9

Average homeowner rating

Verified property appraisals reviews

Verified Reviews for Property Appraisal pros in Rochester, WI

*The Angi rating for Property Appraisal companies in Rochester, WI is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Property Appraisal needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Property Appraisal companies in Rochester, WI is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Property Appraisal needs.

Last update on April 08, 2025

Reviewed in March 2011
The interaction was great overall. He was real helpful. I needed an appraisal right away and he tried to fit me in and give something to me with a lot of time.
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2014
Dean was very thorough and very professional through the entire process. He was there on time and was very responsive with answering questions that I had. I was a little disappointed as to how it came out as I thought it would be a bit higher but when asked to review it again..He did and gave me...
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2016
Dean walked through our home with me and shared what improvements and upgrades will help us to eventually sell our home. He also did a review of neighborhood values and gave us a rough estimate of our home's current value. Dean came back and presented us with a written report that gave us...
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2018
The process went smoothly. Dean fully explained his process and steps involved for determining the appraised value. The report arrived within the promised time frame. It was very thorough and explained clearly the methodology involved.
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in February 2014
Excellent photos, detailed floor plans, property comparison to other sales in the area (with photos). Contained legal description, neighborhood boundaries, description, eval of market conditions, site comments, additional features of the property, as well as a summary of market data. Also...
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2016
Dean truly has a passion for his work. You can tell he actually enjoys his line of work as well as helping others out. After answering a question for me on this site, Dean gave me his personal number to call if I had any additional questions. I decided to take him up on his offer. Expecting a...
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2013
Very well. Dean showed up on a Saturday and carefully stepped us through his findings. He left us with a full set of material that we can use to help us decide how we should price our property (if and when) we decide to sell. We have a lot more confidence now - which is exactly why we hired...
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in September 2014
Dean did a rather tricky residential appraisal for us for the purpose of buying a home. He was exceedingly thorough and made sure we fully understood the rationale behind every aspect of the appraisal.
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2016
Dean was thorough and very informative. A true professional in the business. Would highly recommend.
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2016
The appraisal was done promptly and the report was comprehensive. We recommend this firm enthusiastically
Comprehensive Appraisal Service
Request a quote

Property appraisers in Rochester

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.

The homeowners guide to property appraisals

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

Home inspector discusses issues with homeowners

Dan Simms

•

Dec 12, 2024

FHA Appraisal Guidelines and Requirements

FHA loans are backed by the government and come with specific FHA appraisal guidelines and requirements. Learn what an FHA appraisal entails in this guide.