Over the years, we’ve learned that a little knowledge can go a long way. Here you’ll find helpful articles, market insights, and practical information gathered from more than two decades in the residential appraisal business.
Many homeowners treat an appraisal like a surprise visit from their mother-in-law. Vacuuming starts. Laundry disappears. Someone suddenly decides the garage needs reorganizing at 10:30 the night before. First off — relax. It isn't judgment day for your housekeeping skills.
This guide tries to ease any anxiety you might have about the upcoming inspection.
In modern real estate, there is a distinct gap between a form filler and an Appraisal Expert. For lenders and AMCs, choosing the latter is the difference between a risky guess and a data-backed financial safeguard.
Despite what many homeowners think, appraisers are usually not crawling through your house looking for dust bunnies with a flashlight.
In this article, we’ll walk step-by-step through a typical appraisal visit.