Do not push for a number
Lines like "I need this value to make the deal work" make our job harder. We can only follow the evidence. The contract price is useful to know, but it is not a target.
Do not ask us to overlook damage or offer anything for a certain result. Being honest about the house gives you a report people can rely on.
Do share what you know
Give us a list of renovations with dates, records and rough costs. Point out features we might miss on a walk-through.
If you know of similar sales, send the addresses and what you know about them. Tell us why they fit. We will check them. We will not treat them as proof of a number.
Do tell us the date you need it by
Say it at the start and ask if we can meet it. That is a fair question. Please do not ask us to skip steps to hit a date.
If the report is for a filing, mediation or another event, tell us. Testimony is separate work that we agree on in advance.
After you get the report
If a fact looks wrong, tell us what it is and send a record. "The room count is off" gets a faster answer than "please raise it."
If a lender or someone else ordered the work, ask who to send questions to. Call (856) 924-6811 if you are not sure where to start.