Should I skip a home appraisal?

• <div><p>As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. </p><p>In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.</p></div>

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Q: What if I can’t find any records of when my house was built?

• <div><p>If you can&rsquo;t find any records online, you&rsquo;ll need to contact your county clerk&rsquo;s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time. </p></div>

Q: What factors do professionals consider in appraisals?

• <div><p>Property condition, comparables, market trends, and location influence appraisal.</p></div>

Q: Who pays for a home appraisal?

• <div><p>The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You&rsquo;re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.</p></div>

Q: How can I find a trustworthy appraiser?

• <div><p>Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.</p><p>While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
He was very thorough and cleared spider webs while treating the property! 5/5 great service
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
He did a very prompt and very thorough job, of removing an approximately 5 foot tall, 2 foot thick, old oak tree stump. Completely removing and beautifully cleaning up. I have regained the whole corner of my property . At a great price.
Treevis Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in February 2024
Removed huge heavy tree from property using excavator. Fairly priced. Made quick work of project. Highly recommend.
Grade A Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Very professional. Cleaned up area after work was done. Friendly, timely and reasonable charges. Did the job as we asked for and gave quality recommendations. Nice snd respectful to us and our property. Highly recommend!
M and K Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
We had our roof replaced in November by JC Custom Services LLC. We were impressed with the professional manner in which it was handled. Justin communicated well and was very helpful and knowledgeable about what we needed. His crew was friendly, hard working, and very respectful of our...
JC Custom Services LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
The whole process of my foundation project was smooth from beginning to end. Ed was always available and responsive. I knew from the get go what to expect and Concrete Genie delivered. As a property manager, we already have Ed and his crew working on our next project. Highly recommend!
Concrete Genie Property Services
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Reviewed in May 2020
James and his crew were referred by my home warranty company when we had a stoppage issue, and after trying to auger it became apparent that the main drain line had collapsed. My wife is a gardening enthusiast and the route from the existing drain to the sewer main would have destroyed a large...
A+ Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2020
This company was very professional. They were very respectful of our property and our home during their repair. The communication about what they were doing and when they were going to do it was always communicated ahead of time. I would recommend them for to anyone for this type of work.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in December 2018
It could not have gone better, Mike was excellent with my dog and continued to work with us until we achieved a positive result. Amondo who installed the fence did a great job. He had to hand-dig several areas on our property due to the rocks and large tree roots. I once had to call for help on...
Pet DeFence Hidden Dog Fences of Kansas City
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Reviewed in November 2016
It went great. John is very knowledgeable and thorough. We also paid for the appraisal of this same rug so we will be anxiously awaiting for this to come in. We will definitely use KCrugcleaner in the future, the cost was very reasonable.
KCRugCLeaner and Restoration
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45 years of experience

For company information, please check our website @ www.marketingconsult.com. John Harris, President of Marketing & Consultant Services, Inc., has over 30 years of counseling experience. HIs offices are located at 2014 W. 13th St. North, Wichita, Kansas 67203. He has owns several successful businesses and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and currently teaches appraisal technique in business and machinery for several national firms. He is a member of Certified Business Counselors, the Institute of Business Appraisers and the American Society of Appraisers.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

Property condition, comparables, market trends, and location influence appraisal.

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal.

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

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