Non-lender assignments.  Services provided to a consumer, generally the home owner or a representative of the estate.  Appraiser will perform an interior and exterior observation of the home.  Uses include Cash purchases of homes, Estate Settlement, Asset Management,  Divorce and Litigation.

Determines the Fair Market Value of a property to assist in making listing decisions.  Usually ordered by the home owner or the listing agent.  The appraiser will perform an interior and exterior observation of the home.

Exterior only observation of the property.  An assumption is made that the exterior of the home, as observed from street view,  is representative of the interior condition .  Usually ordered to avoid disturbing the current occupants.

Measuring only.  Generally to provide realtors with an accurate square footage for listing purposes.  No opinion of value is provided.