Order FAQ
This page addresses questions you might encounter while filling out the Street Value Appraisal Order Form. The order of questions and responses is laid out as they appear in the form.
The current turn-time of completed Appraisal Reports is 2-3 business days
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Preferred Method of Communication, Effective Date, Type of Property, Retroactive Date.
Street Address, Street Address Line 2, City, Zip Code
Estimated Living Area Size, Bedroom Count, Bathroom Count, Half Bath Count, Garage Count, Floor Material, Fireplace Info, Kitchen Counters, Non-Permitted Improvements, Home Condition, Last Kitchen Update, Bathroom Updates, Heat/AC, Solar Power, View, Terrain
Optional Add Photos of Your Home
Front of Home, Rear of Home, View of Street, Reverse View of Street, Rear of Yard, Patio, Pool / Spa, Guest House/ Quarters, Living Room, Family Room, Fireplace, Study / Office, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathrooms, Additional Rooms
Optional Information About Your Home
Additional Info Input, HOA Fee Type, HOA Fee Amount, HOA Community Amenities
Rental Status, Rent - Current / Last Monthly Rent
After Repair Appraisal, Check an AVM Value, Divorce Appraisal, For Sale By Owner Appraisal, Help Establishing Rent, Lender Appraisal, Pre-Listing Appraisal, Pre-Purchase Appraisal, Review Appraisal, Tax Appeal Appraisal
The Ordering Person
Click on "Edit Text" or double-click on the text box to start editing the content, and make sure to add any relevant details or information you want to share.
First Name
This field is to contain the First Name of the person who is ordering the Appraisal Report.
Last Name
This field is to contain the Last Name of the person who is ordering the Appraisal Report.
This field is to contain the email of the person who is ordering the Appraisal Report. Your Appraisal Report will be delivered to this email address.
Phone
This field is to contain the Phone Number of the person who is ordering the Appraisal Report.
Preferred Communication Method
This field gives the method you prefer to be contacted with any questions or additional information.
Effective Date
The Effective Date is when the Appraisal Value will be based on. In several scenarios, an Appraisal Effective Date may need to be made on a prior date. A Divorce Appraisal Date of Separation is an example of an alternate needed date.
Type of Property
Select between Single Family Residences, Condo/Townhouses, or Apartments or Rentals.
Retroactive Date
A Retroactive Date is when the Appraisal Value will be based on an older noncurrent date. Check whether your Appraisal needs require a Current Date or a Retroactive Date.
Subject Property
Please provide basic information about the property to be appraised.
Street Address
Put the Street Address of the property to be Appraised in this field.
Street Address Line 2
Put the additional information of the Subject's Street Address in this field, such as a unit or apartment number.
City
Enter the Subject Property's City in this field.
Zip Code
Enter the Subject Property's Zip Code in this field.
Optional Information
Some of the Optional Information below helps us accurately value the subject property. Most of the information below is usually available in public records and may be outdated or inaccurate, so filling out this section of the home is helpful.
Estimated Living Area Size
Please estimate the size of the dwelling; an exact measurement is optional. You may know the living area of a home from your records or based on online information. Best guesses are also OK. Your appraiser will check living Area sizes via public records. Only permitted areas of the home are included in the Living Area Size. Living Area measurements do not include detached structures like a guest house, guest quarters, or a detached office.
Bedroom Count
Making a Bedroom Count maybe more complicated than you realize. A Bedroom needs to have a closet, has a ceiling height requirement, is not attached to the rest of the home. A Bedroom in which you pass through one room to get to the other is considered one bedroom not two.
Bathroom Count
Bathrooms types used in Appraisals are Full and Half Baths. Jack N Jill Baths are considered one Bathroom. A 3/4 Bath is seen as a Full Bath.
Half Bath Count
A Bathroom with a toilet and Sink is Considered a Half Bath.
Garage Count
Standard garage sizes are 12 x 22, 14 x 22 and 16 x 24 feet for a One Car Garage. Two Car Garage dimensions have a minimum of 18 x 20 feet in size and two One Car Garage door or a Two Car Garage with a minimum 20 feet wide door.
Main Flooring Material
Select from the list the Primary Flooring Material in the Subject Property. If you have a flooring material not listed, select Other and input the other flooring material description in the Optional - Additional Info about the home field with room to write detailed notes.
Fireplace Info
Please input the Subject Property's Fireplace count. Two-sided places count as a single fireplace. Outside Fireplaces are not included in the Fireplace count.
Kitchen Counters
Select from the list the Kitchen Counter Material in the Subject Property. If you have a Kitchen Counter material not listed, select Other and input the other Kitchen Counter material description in the Optional - Additional Info about the home field with room to write detailed notes.
Non Permitted Improvements
Select from the list the Non-Permitted Improvement in the Subject Property. If you have a Non-Permitted Improvement not listed, select Other and input the other Non-Permitted Improvement description in the Optional - Additional Info about the home field with room to write detailed notes.
Home Condition
Select from the list the Condition of the Subject Property. Typically, Condition is based on the level of repairs needed and the extent, quality, and age of renovations.
Last Kitchen Update
Select the estimated age range of the subject's kitchen's last update from the list.
Bathroom Updates
Select the estimated age range of the subject's bathroom's last update from the list.
Heat / AC
Select from the list the type of Heat and Air Conditioning the Subject Property has.
Solar Power
Select from the list if the Subject Property has Solar Panels and if they are owned or leased.
View
Select from the list what is the Subject Property's main View amenity.
Terrain
Select from the list what is the Subject Property's main type of Terrain..
Optional - Add Photos of Your Home
Taking photos of the property being appraised and attaching them to your order is optional, but it does increase the accuracy of your appraised value. Photos taken from a Smart Phone or Tablet usually provide sufficient quality photos if the lighting is good. See the example photos given for each area of the home that influences marketability and appraised values.
Photos of the Front of the House, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathrooms, and Main Bedroom are the most important images to get if you want to take only a few photos.
Front of Home
A photo of the Front of the Home and its curb appeal is essential to a home's value.
Rear of Home
A photo of the Rear of the Home and its curb appeal is essential to a home's value.
View of Street
A photo of the Street in the Front of the Home which shows possible traffic influence.
Reverse View of Street
A photo of the Reverse Directional View of the Street in the Front of the Home also shows possible traffic influence from the other side.
Rear of Yard
A photo of the Rear Yard area of the Subject Property.
Patio
An interior photo of the Subject's Patio.
Pool / Spa
A photo of a Subject Property's Pool and or Spa.
Guest House / Quarters
An interior photo of the Subject Property's Guest House or Guest Quarters.
Living Room
A photo of the Living Room.
Family Room
A photo of the Family Room.
Fireplace
A photo of the Fireplace in the Living Room or Family Room.
Study / Office
A photo of the Study or Office room or area.
Dining Room / Area
A photo of the Dining Room or Dining Area.
Kitchen
A photo of the Kitchen.
Master Bedroom / Bedroom 1
A photo of the Master Bedroom or a Bedroom.
Bedrooms 2-5
A photo of additional Bedrooms.
Additional Room
A photo of additional room.
Bathroom Sink / Counter
A photo of Bathroom Sinks and Counters.
Bathroom Tub / Shower
A photo of Bathroom Tubs and Showers.
Half Bathroom
A photo of Half Bathrooms.
Optional - Additional Information About Your Home
This section is Optional and allows you to input any detailed information you would like us to know about the Subject Property and give details about your Home Owners Association if the Subject Property is in a Condo or Planned Unit Community.
Additional Info input
This field is optional and allows you to input any detailed information you would like us to know about the Subject Property.
HOA - Fee Type
If the Subject Property has a Home Owners Association, please select how often HOA fees are paid.
HOA - Fee Amount
If the Subject Property has a Home Owners Association please let us know the HOA fee amount.
HOA - Community Ammenities
If the Subject Property has a Home Owners Association, please let us know what amenities the Community has.
Optional - Rental Information
This section is Optional for Rental information about the Subject property..
Rental Status
Select what the Rental Status of the Subject Property.
Rental - Current / Last Monthly Rent
Please input the Rental Property's current or last monthly rent charge.
Appraisal Fees
REQUIRED: Select the type of Appraisal Report that is desired.
After Repair Appraisal
An ARV (After Repair Value) appraisal shows how certain repairs or remodeling will or has affected your value. This Appraisal Report will give you an estimated property value with and without renovations.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $200)
Check the Accuracy of an AVM Value
If you are on the fence about getting your home or another property appraised, know it is possible to get a cheap home appraisal without much work. Our Checking the Accuracy of an AVM Appraisal Report is our lowest-cost report. This report is similar to our other appraisal products. Still, it is limited in scope to 3 comparable sales used to determine values, and fewer user-provided photos will be used to determine the subject's quality, condition, and overall market appeal.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $100)
Divorce Appraisal
Divorces can be messy and expensive. One way to reduce the cost is if both parties agree to a low-cost Desktop Appraisal to arrive at the value of their home.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $200)
For Sale By Owner
A For Sale By Owner Appraisal (FSBO) includes:
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Suggestions on improving the marketability of your property
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Extra photos of comparable homes you are marketing against
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Estimated Selling Price and Suggested List Price
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $200)
Help Establishing Rent
We can help you navigate this delicate dance between giving the farm away or losing tenants. An appraiser assists in setting rents based on having MLS access to comparable homes, condos, apartments, and rental info.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $175)
Lender Appraisal
A Desktop Appraisal is an appraisal report without an onsite inspection. Hybrid Appraisals are Desktop Appraisals on properties under a Sales Contract with the appraiser using either Listing photos and information, agent-provided photos and information, or a virtual walkthrough inspection of the home. Desktop and Hybrid appraisals have their lender-based forms.
( Email us to discuss the report price, turn time & assignment conditions)
Pre- Listing Appraisal
A pre-listing appraisal is an estimate of the value a seller may obtain before listing a home for sale.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $200)
Pre-Purchase Appraisal
Having an appraisal in your back pocket while negotiating a contract price can arm you as a buyer with adjustments an appraiser made for defects in a property.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $200)
Review Appraisal
The review helps the initial report owner establish the credibility of the original value and the methodology, comparables (comps) used, adjustments, and comments or reveal shortcomings. Review reports are a valuable tool for individuals with little knowledge of appraising or who need internal real estate statistical resources.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $225)
Tax Appeal Appraisal
If you are considering making a Property Tax Appeal, we provide a low-cost Tax Appeal Appraisal to
1) Help you decide whether to appeal the County's Assessment and
2) A Tax Appeal Appraisal to use if you do Appeal the Tax Assessment.
If you file an appeal, bring the report and any other information you have to your hearing as evidence. You should get six copies of your evidence for an Appeal Board hearing and four copies for a Hearing Officer.
(Appraisal Fee for this report is $175)