Our Fee Schedule.

Single family residence typical fee is $450 – $600 for standard tract homes depending on the square footage, bid basis for complex properties and vacant land. We provide appraisals for purchases, asset management, refinances, second mortgages, P.M.I. removal, employee relocation, estate settlement, divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure.

Scheduling the appointment.

When we have established the purpose for the appraisal, and have confirmed our geographic competency, we will now schedule an appointment to inspect the property. The scheduling can be done by contacting us or by phone.

The Appraiser arrives for the inspection.

The inspection typically takes approximately 30 – 45 minutes for a standard tract home;however will vary by size and complexity of design or out buildings.  At the inspection the appraiser does a visual observation of your home, they will be mapping out the layout, taking photos for documentation of quality and condition and noting the type and condition of appliances, flooring, mechanical features, amenities and special features.  For the appraiser to collect all relevant data correctly, it is important to allow them to stay focused on the task at hand.  Please save comments and questions for the appropriate time when the appraiser can focus on your input.

Interior
The appraiser will need access to all rooms. Make sure that the appraiser can access the garage, attics, basements and mechanical features like furnaces and water heaters.  All photos should be free of people; alert the appraiser if any additional individuals are home during the appraisal inspection/observation.
Exterior
The appraiser will measure the exterior of your home therefore it is important to have unimpeded access.

You can make things go faster and improve the accuracy of the appraisal report by having the following items on hand:

• Information on any written private easements, such as a shared driveway with a neighbor or private road maintenance agreements.
• A list of any improvements or updates that you have made to the property, including year completed (examples: new roof 2015, new appliances 2016, etc.)
• Any “Homeowners Associations” agreements  and fees or, if applicable, condo covenants and fees .
• A list of “intended” improvements if the property is to be appraised “as complete” for an update or remodel.

The Appraiser begins the research.

At this point the appraiser will be reviewing recent sales of comparable properties and researching nearby recent closed sales of similar size, quality, condition and appeal. The report will include a minimum of three closed sales and may include an active or pending listings to provide additional support. The appraisal report will have a street map showing the appraised property and comparable sales used, a sketch of the property showing the room configurations, bedroom and bathroom count and the above grade square footage / gross living area of the property.  The report will include photographs of the homes front, back and street scene. The report will include front exterior photos and the market sales data for each comparable property. The appraisal report will have the appraiser’s final opinion of market value.

Report delivery and consultation.

The appraiser will send the completed report to the intended user by email in the form of a PDF. The report is typically delivered in approximately 48-72 hours after the inspection has been completed; however complex issues can extend needed time to complete. If you have questions after reviewing the report, give us a call to go over and answer your questions.