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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Catawba - Updated Nov 2026

Mora Real Estate Appraisal Service, LLC
4.9(
17
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Catawba, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

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"Wendy was very through and professional. She arrived on time and explained the appraisal process. She returned an appraisal report back to us in 72 hours based on current comps demonstrating the value of our home and property. I highly recommended her if you need your home appraised."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Preferred Appraisals, LLC
4.8(
4
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Catawba, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home appraisal services that are customizable to each individual home. We specialize in real estate appraisals. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B.A. Smith Home Appraisal
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Catawba, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

B.A. Smith Home Appraisal is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 11 years of hands on experience. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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.

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

  • Single-family homes: $300–$400

  • FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500

  • Condominium: $300–$500

  • Multi-family home: $500–$1,000

  • Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000

  • Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000

  • Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

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