Residential real estate appraisers provide an independent opinion of a home's market value. Lenders order appraisals for mortgages, and homeowners hire appraisers for estates, divorces, tax appeals and pricing decisions.
Common appraisal services include:
Hire an appraiser when you need a documented, independent opinion of value. A lender-ordered appraisal is arranged through the lender. Art, jewelry and personal property appraisal is outside this category.
Truman Mox is a nationwide machinery and equipment appraisal firm specializing in construction, industrial, medical, and restaurant equipment valuations. The company provides USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for lending, litigation, buy-sell transactions, insurance, and asset-based financing purposes, serving clients across all 50 states.
Alpha Appraisal Group is a leading provider of commercial real estate valuation, market research, and analytical services in Northeast and Central Ohio. With over a decade of experience, the company offers accurate and unbiased commercial real estate appraisals to assist clients in making informed financing and investment decisions. Their services include commercial real estate valuation reports for lending, partnership dissolution, tax appeals, divorce negotiations, probate court resolution, and estate planning. Additionally, Alpha Appraisal Group provides market studies, investment analysis, and expert witness testimony. The team consists of highly qualified professionals holding prestigious designations such as MAI, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of appraisal practice. The company is committed to delivering thorough, data-driven valuations and insightful market research to support clients ranging from individual investors to large corporations.
Burning River Appraisals is a residential appraisal firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing honest, credible, and fast appraisal services for residential properties. The company specializes in appraisals for single-family homes, multi-family residential properties (2 to 4 units), estate planning, divorce settlements, and tax assessment appeals. Burning River Appraisals is committed to meeting clients' needs with prompt and reliable service, including offering same-day rush appraisals for urgent cases. Owned by Shaun Milligan, the company focuses on delivering accurate property valuations to help clients navigate various real estate and legal situations effectively.
Cleveland Appraisal Consultants specializes in valuation services for fine art, antiques, decorative arts, and residential contents. The company serves private clients, legal and financial professionals, institutions, and museums, providing appraisals for equitable family division, insurance coverage and claims, estate and probate matters, charitable donations, and liquidation services including auction coordination and estate sales. The appraisal reports are thoroughly researched, illustrated, and prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) standards. As an accredited member of ISA, the company ensures qualified and experienced appraisers deliver accurate and compliant valuations. Cleveland Appraisal Consultants is committed to helping clients with precise appraisals that meet IRS requirements and support informed decision-making.
Cleveland Home Appraisers, operating under Fast Appraisals, is a residential property appraisal company serving Northeast Ohio with over 75 years of combined experience. The company provides a wide range of home appraisal services including tax appeal appraisals, divorce appraisals, estate and probate appraisals, bankruptcy appraisals, drive-by appraisals, and desktop appraisals. Their team of licensed and certified Ohio appraisers is known for delivering reliable, accurate, and timely appraisal reports tailored to meet the needs of homeowners, mortgage lenders, and private clients. Cleveland Home Appraisers emphasizes customer service, efficiency, and professionalism, offering expert testimony and support in legal and financial matters. The company serves multiple counties in Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga, and Ashtabula, helping clients make informed decisions with trustworthy property valuations.
Precise Appraisals is a professional appraisal company with over 25 years of experience providing high-quality machinery, equipment, and real estate appraisals primarily in Ohio and beyond. The company serves a diverse clientele including lending institutions, banks, private individuals, attorneys, businesses, and credit unions. Precise Appraisals offers a wide range of specialized appraisal services such as construction equipment, CNC machinery, restaurant equipment, automotive equipment, and various real estate appraisals including residential, commercial, mortgage lending, estate, and relocation appraisals. The company prides itself on delivering accurate, reliable, and unbiased valuations with a commitment to excellence, prompt turnaround times, and exceptional customer service. Their mission is to help clients make well-informed decisions by providing precise valuations tailored to their specific needs.
Finkler Real Estate Services, led by Tyler Finkler, is a real estate company based in Northeast Ohio offering comprehensive services in selling, appraising, and investing in real estate. The company focuses on providing better listings with professional marketing, lower commissions, and proven results to help clients sell their homes efficiently and profitably. Tyler Finkler, a licensed realtor and appraiser, leverages local market knowledge and advanced tools such as HD photography, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and virtual staging to enhance property visibility and attract buyers. The company also offers real estate appraisals with quick turnaround times to help clients competitively price their homes. Finkler Real Estate Services is committed to guiding clients through the entire home selling process with personalized strategies, expert advice, and transparent communication to maximize value and minimize stress.
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A real estate appraiser inspects the property, researches comparable sales and market conditions, and prepares a report with an opinion of the property's market value as of a specific date.
Homeowners commonly hire an appraiser for estates and date-of-death values, divorce, property tax appeals or setting a listing price. A lender arranges its own appraisal for a mortgage. An appraisal is a formal valuation by a state-licensed or certified appraiser, which differs from an agent's market analysis.
Confirm the appraiser is licensed or certified in your state, ask about experience with your property type and purpose, such as estates or tax appeals, and what the report includes.
Cost depends on the property's size and complexity, location, the purpose and type of report, rush requests and whether the appraiser must testify or provide additional consulting.
Make the home accessible, including the attic, basement and outbuildings, and provide a list of improvements with dates. Share any survey or recent inspection that might help the appraiser.