Ron Wright, has over 50 years of experience and 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
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Ron Wright, has over 50 years of experience and 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
"Professional and personable"
Michael H on November 2021
>> DO NOT PLACE AN ORDER IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH A BANK, CREDIT UNION, OR OTHER LENDER FOR A PURCHASE OR REFINANCE << CONTACT YOUR LOAN OFFICER BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER AS MOST LENDERS CONTRACT WITH THEIR OWN APPROVED APPRAISERS. Payment for privately contracted work by cash, cashier's check, or money order is due prior to or at the time of inspection. Appointments available seven days a week if schedule permits. Early and late appointments also available if schedule permits.
"Gerald was efficient and responded in a timely manner to any questions or emails. His report was thorough. Highly recommend!"
Kathy K on February 2025
>> DO NOT PLACE AN ORDER IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH A BANK, CREDIT UNION, OR OTHER LENDER FOR A PURCHASE OR REFINANCE << CONTACT YOUR LOAN OFFICER BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER AS MOST LENDERS CONTRACT WITH THEIR OWN APPROVED APPRAISERS. Payment for privately contracted work by cash, cashier's check, or money order is due prior to or at the time of inspection. Appointments available seven days a week if schedule permits. Early and late appointments also available if schedule permits.
"Gerald was efficient and responded in a timely manner to any questions or emails. His report was thorough. Highly recommend!"
Kathy K on February 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Very easy to work with. They were fast efficient and dependable. I highly recommend them. "
Jay N on February 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Very easy to work with. They were fast efficient and dependable. I highly recommend them. "
Jay N on February 2025
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.