Consultation Appraisal®

From $500

Our Consultation Appraisal® includes a full appraisal of your property’s current market value, which can be used to

  • appeal your property taxes
  • determine the value to list your home
  • determine the value to settle an estate or divorce

Appraisals for Tax Appeals

To determine property tax, counties use mass valuation techniques — similar to those used by Zillow and other sites — which are notoriously inaccurate. This could mean you’re met with much higher property taxes than you should owe.

We help you appeal your property taxes every step of the way, starting with a qualified appraisal. Our appraisers are local experts, highly trained in the proper valuation requirements for each county. They’ll determine when you’re being overtaxed, assist with the appeal and represent you at the Board of Equalization hearing if need be. And once successful, appeals lock in your value for three years, meaning significant future savings in property tax as well.

Appraisals for Pre-Listing

Knowing the correct market value of your property, you can negotiate with power. And when you book an appraisal to determine the value of your home for listing, we will support you through the entire process. 

As a part of the appraisal, your certified appraiser will help you determine the list price, then give you guidance on improvements that could maximize the value of your sale. Also, if we appraise your home prior to you listing it and a buyer’s bank appraisal comes in lower, our appraiser will write a rebuttal letter on your


WHAT DOES OUR CONSULTATION APPRAISAL® INCLUDE?

A complete appraisal report with estimated value as well as suggested list price Guidance on improvements that may yield more than their cost. It’s like having a value insurance policy– we stand behind our value and will handle the rebuttal process completely free of charge if the subsequent lenders appraisal comes in lower.**

We also guarantee it will be completed with 48 hours of receipt of lender appraisal. This is where most deals fall apart because the lender appraisal is received so late in the process and there is no time to get third party assistance. Most agent prepared rebuttals are not successful due to a lack of knowledge of what the underwriter is requiring. We are very successful in pinpointing errors and compelling the lender to demand a correct appraisal.

** Property must be priced at or below the recommend value. It must be listed within 30 days of the effective date of our report.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OUR CONSULTATION APPRAISAL®?

We set the correct expectations for the seller

Knowledge is power – knowing the value the seller can negotiate with power

Identify appraisal issues a bank appraiser may face and be prepared to assist

Accurate pricing is the key to a successful sale

Identify any required or optional repairs

Determine key phsical elements for proper marketing

Our appraisal is strictly confidential and does not need to be disclosed to potential buyers

Have a valuation consultant on your team throughout the process

Market data research conducted shows that homes having a Consultation Appraisal® sell for a greater percentage of list price, in a shorter period of time.