"I explained that I needed the appraisal for the Probate Court to sell my Mother's house, and Mike gave me an alternative to the full price in-person appraisal. Mike was very responsive and turned-around the appraisal report quickly ! I would recommend him again ."
"Worth Every Dollar Appraisal Services (Helen Ahmed) was great to work with! She is experienced, knows the real estate market very well and is a pleasure to work with. Her quick turnaround, level of knowledge and reasonable pricing are greatly appreciated. Helen was prompt in her delivery of my appraisal. I had a unique situation and she was willing to work with me to make it happen. I am so pleased with the expertise and services offered by Helen that I have referred her to friends and colleagues to use for current market analysis on their properties in the future. I highly recommend Worth Every Dollar Appraisals! Tommie Arnold, Jr."
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance."
"Tiffany called me immediately after I placed the request for an appraisal. It was very easy to schedule and they did a very thorough assessment of my property. I would highly recommend them."
"We were very pleased with the service provided by Wendall and his team. Wendall responded very quickly to our request for a property appraisal and accommodated our challenging schedule. Raphael completed the appraisal and was punctual, professional and very thorough! The appraisal report was comprehensive and delivered quickly. We highly recommend Infinite Focus Appraisals."
"We needed an appraisal for an inherited property, which requires a special evaluation of property at the time (date) of death. Jackie completely understood the requirements, and provided accurate details of her opinion with supporting facts. Her experience is vast and her attention to detail is remarkable. I would highly recommend her for any type of appraisal. She’s very thorough!"
"The appraiser was very kind and personable at a difficult time in my life. I was getting ready to sell my recently departed mothers home. I was there from another state and he took that into consideration, moving up the initial date of his inspection and providing me with a number quickly so that I could go ahead and meet with a realtor before having to leave the area."
Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.
Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.
Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.
An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.
Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser’s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser’s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.
The Austell, GA homeowners’ guide to property appraisals
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Find out the average home appraisal cost in Atlanta, GA. Learn what you can expect to pay for a local property appraiser and get ready for your next move.
FHA loans are backed by the government and come with specific FHA appraisal guidelines and requirements. Learn what an FHA appraisal entails in this guide.
