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Q: Can I get an appraisal for tax purposes?

• <div><p>Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.</p></div>

Q: How much does a home appraisal cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-home-appraisal-cost.htm">Home and property appraisals cost</a> about <b>$355</b> on average, ranging from <b>$250 to $500</b>, depending on the size of the home and property, age of the property, comparability to nearby homes, and location. While single-family homes typically cost between $300 and $400 to appraise, multi-family home appraisal can cost $500 to $1,000 due to the increased size and building complexity.</p></div>

Q: Is market value usually higher than appraised value?

• <div><p>The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a &ldquo;seller&rsquo;s market,&rdquo; where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there&rsquo;s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a &ldquo;buyer&rsquo;s market,&rdquo; where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.</p></div>

Q: How do I get the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect audit costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.</p></div>

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Last update on October 21, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Erik is professional, effective , and efficient. His estimate was easy to understand, and he helped match what we needed for our property. The work is solid, and functioning very well. I’m very satisfied, and would recommend him to anyone looking for gutters.
E&S Seamless Gutters, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Rob was a pleasure to work with. He answered my inquiry quickly, did a video assessment of the work, and provided an estimate. He was able to schedule me in within a week. He and Darren arrived on time and did a great job. They cleaned up all of the debris afterward. They charged me exactly what...
Climbing Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
It was a scary looking scenario looking at the giant tree so close to house, road, wires, flower beds, fruit trees & fence. It was amazing that not even one small piece of damage with all the obstacles they had to work around & so high up. All men polite and checking everything out before...
B & B Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2013
Schneider Property Management handled every aspect of this project with quality work without any issues. This is one example of many projects that they have completed in recent years.
Schneider Property Management LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
I run a property management business and I have a home that I manage in Union Maine. I was having a hard time finding someone to go out there and provide the services that I was in need of. I called LR French and talked with Darren. Super nice on the phone, he went out to the house and...
L R French Inc
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Reviewed in August 2011
From their reps to their workers, all were excellent . Very responsive to every facet of the job. My house is 120 yrs old and the shingles were not in great shape. They replaced shingles were they had to and tightened up many more. They spent about a week on the prep work more than anticipated...
Innovative Contracting Services Inc
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Reviewed in May 2011
I had antique furniture pieces that I wanted appraised. I had no idea what the value might be; so, I requested guidance and an estimate of the cost of an appraisal via email. Within 1 day of my inquiry I received a phone call from Doug Stinson. He recommended I send pictures of the pieces for...
Carl W Stinson Inc
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The Maine Appraisal Company

The Maine Appraisal Company

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We are committed to producing appraisal reports of the highest quality, with integrity, and in a timely manner, for all our clients. The Maine Appraisal Company emphasizes the use of technology and updated valuation techniques, in order to provide clients with robust and credible reports. We offer a very personal and customer-friendly approach to our appraisal services. Our team of appraisers are eager to discuss your appraisal needs and provide the most appropriate solution. Call us today! If we are unable to assist you, we will make sure you are pointed in the right direction. We are not home inspectors. If you are looking for a home inspector, please start your search over again.

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.

Home and property appraisals cost about $355 on average, ranging from $250 to $500, depending on the size of the home and property, age of the property, comparability to nearby homes, and location. While single-family homes typically cost between $300 and $400 to appraise, multi-family home appraisal can cost $500 to $1,000 due to the increased size and building complexity.

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.

Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.

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