What shapes the number
Size, condition, age, location and layout all matter. So do the sales nearby. We do not use a townwide average. We look at homes truly like yours and explain the differences.
The date matters too. A value for today and a value for a date in the past can be different, and the report says which one it is.
How it works
- You tell us the property, what the report is for and the date that matters.
- We agree on the work and set up the visit.
- We look at the house and research sales.
- We write the report.
- We send it to you and answer your questions.
If this is for a mortgage, ask your lender how they order appraisals first. A report you order yourself may not be accepted.
When people get one
Owners get one before selling or buying. Executors and divorcing homeowners get one when they need a value for a particular date.
An appraisal helps you decide. It does not promise a sale price or a loan. If it is for a court, an attorney or an estate, ask them what they need before you order.
An appraisal is not a home inspection
An appraisal is about value. An inspection is about repairs and what is wrong with the house. If you are worried about a defect, you need an inspector.