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Types of Properties Appraised

The appraisers listed in the directory appraise the following types of properties, single family homes, condominiums, townhomes, villas, 2-4 family properties, vacant land, mobile homes, shopping centers, strip malls, warehouses, office buildings, apartment buildings, mills, marinas and various other commercial and industrial properties.

Purposes of Appraisals

The purposes of the appraisals they provide include, financing (mortgage), FHA, estate, divorce, property tax appeal, legal purposes, buying and selling decisions, etc.

Tips for Hiring a Real Estate Appraiser

Prior to hiring an appraiser take a few minutes to interview them on the phone to make sure they have experience appraising the type of property you need appraised, knowledge of the local real estate market and access to the data sources that are needed to complete an accurate appraisal, this includes the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), public records, information from the county property appraiser's office, tax maps and cost resources. This is necessary to obtain an accurate, reliable appraisal. Don't spend money on an appraisal that is not worth the paper it is printed on. Take the time to hire a qualified real estate appraiser.

By entering the zip code of the property to be appraised in the search box above you should be able to find a local real estate appraiser that has experience and knowledge of the area and access to the proper data sources to provide an accurate appraisal.

Also, included on the bottom of each page is a link to verify whether an appraiser is currently certified in the state where the property is located.

Informative Appraisal Industry Articles & News

Appraisers: Cheaper BPO's (Broker Price Opinions) Can Lead to Short-Sale Abuses
A new federal rule to speed up short sales will enhance banks' dependence on broker price opinions — these less expensive, fast and unregulated real estate valuations can lead to a new type of mortgage fraud called "flopping ." Read full story

Real Estate Appraisals Face Additional Scrutiny
Home sellers and buyers who think a real estate appraisal will be completed quickly and easily without a problem coud be surprised to discover that real estate appraisals nowadays can be problematic. The reasons for the change are complicated, but there's no question that mortgage lenders have started to demand additional reviews and new appraisals. Read full article

6 Reasons to Get a Real Estate Appraisal
Six reasons why you should hire a real estate appraiser, financing, buying, selling, property taxes, estate purposes or divorce. An appraiser can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars. Read full article

Hire a Real Estate Appraiser Before You Buy a Home
If you are in the market to buy a home you should consider hiring an appraiser to help you estimate the value of the home before making the purchase. This can be done either before you make an offer or after and could possibly save you thousands of dollars. Read full article

Types of Value determined in a Real Estate Appraisal
There are several types and definitions of value that can be addressed in an appraisal, market value, investment value, value in use, insurable value and liquidation value. Read full article

The Life of a Real Estate Appraiser
Get an inside, behind the scenes look at the life of a real estate appraiser. If ethics, honesty and integrity are important to you, the life of an appraiser isn't a career path you should follow. Read full article

The Real Estate Appraisal Process
The step by step process an appraiser performs to complete a real estate appraisal. This gives homeowners an insight into the research and analysis that is required to complete an appraisal. Read full article

Internet Marketing for Real Estate Appraisers
Every business can use more customers, patients or clients and appraisers are no different. But, how do you get more clients and appraisal orders ? Appraisers are trained to value real estate, not market their services. Well I will show you four different ways to get clients to come to you. Read full article

Attention Realtors®: Grow Up and Face Reality
Realtors® do you realize that life isn't always good and easy. We all get sick, lose jobs, get in accidents, lose loved ones and pets, and then we die. But, during our life we have good times and bad times. Just grow up and face reality. Read full article

How the HVCC Affects Mortgage Brokers and Loan Officers
On May 1, 2009 the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) took effect. The Home Valuation Code of Conduct was created to apply "Appraiser Independence Safeguards". In plain english it was created to remove the pressure mortgage brokers, loan officers, lenders, etc. were putting on real estate appraisers to complete fraudulent appraisals. The HVCC is supposed to remove anyone (mortgage broker, loan officer, etc.) who will receive compensation for a home loan from being a part of the appraisal ordering process. Read full article

Realtors®: Don't You Care That Your Buyers Could be Spending $30,000 Too Much for a Home?
Agents and builders nationwide are complaining that appraisals are too low. Read full article

Mortgage Brokers Can't Select Appraiser
This is designed to create an impartial opinion of value by real estate appraisers. Read full article

Common Appraisal Questions
What types of appraisals are there, how long does an appraisal take, where does the appraiser get their information, what helps increase property value, can I get an appraisal from a real estate agent. Read full article