4.5 
23 I always look for contractors with excellent and consistent independent reviews and who have outstanding professional ethics and responsiveness. Kim was all of these. She returned my call over the weekend and gave me excellent and detailed advice on an appraisal I was looking to have done. In...
Greg was on time to the property, did a thorough inspection and provided helpful feedback for me as a realtor, and produced an excellent report that facilitated my client's understanding of the condition of the property, repairs needed, and priorities in choosing what to bring to the seller's...
I have relied on them to manage my property for the past eight years. I like how they are reliable, trustworthy, excellent problem solvers and their professionalism is impressive. I am in good hands and always very thankful for their services. I recommend ValuePlus to anyone who needs...
Barringer Appraisals is the place to call for all your appraisal needs. I have been in the industry for over 3 years and licensed for almost one. I pride myself on being detail oriented, efficient and honest. I look forward to working with you. Give me a call today!
"Great and quick"
Elena E on April 2024
Barringer Appraisals is the place to call for all your appraisal needs. I have been in the industry for over 3 years and licensed for almost one. I pride myself on being detail oriented, efficient and honest. I look forward to working with you. Give me a call today!
"Great and quick"
Elena E on April 2024
With over 5 years experience as an appraiser, Simpson Real Estate Appraisals LLC is your industry expert in Graham, NC and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Our experience working with Tracy Simpson unfortunately fell short of expectations. We proactively requested a home appraisal to guide our pricing strategy for relisting, but the final report was delivered five days later than agreed upon, and only after multiple follow-ups. The comparable properties used in the valuation raised concerns. One was a past sale from 2024 (when several 2025 options were available), and another was a pending listing with known issues, as disclosed by its agent, and at a much smaller size. When we asked for clarification on why these properties were selected over more relevant recent sales included in our realtor?s CMA, the explanation focused more on why our home didn?t match one specific sale rather than justifying the chosen comparables - which differed significantly in age, upgrades, and size. We requested time to discuss and it was ignored. "
Dana D on September 2025
With over 5 years experience as an appraiser, Simpson Real Estate Appraisals LLC is your industry expert in Graham, NC and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Our experience working with Tracy Simpson unfortunately fell short of expectations. We proactively requested a home appraisal to guide our pricing strategy for relisting, but the final report was delivered five days later than agreed upon, and only after multiple follow-ups. The comparable properties used in the valuation raised concerns. One was a past sale from 2024 (when several 2025 options were available), and another was a pending listing with known issues, as disclosed by its agent, and at a much smaller size. When we asked for clarification on why these properties were selected over more relevant recent sales included in our realtor?s CMA, the explanation focused more on why our home didn?t match one specific sale rather than justifying the chosen comparables - which differed significantly in age, upgrades, and size. We requested time to discuss and it was ignored. "
Dana D on September 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"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. "
Melissa P on October 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"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. "
Melissa P on October 2025
We are real estate investors who specialize in buying properties direct from seller. We cut out the process of listing on the MLS and craft a home selling solution that fits your current situation.
We are real estate investors who specialize in buying properties direct from seller. We cut out the process of listing on the MLS and craft a home selling solution that fits your current situation.
We have been assisting mortgage lenders, consumers, and real estate professionals with residential appraisals for 15 years. Our founder is a certified appraiser that is native to North Carolina which brings knowledge of our local markets.
We have been assisting mortgage lenders, consumers, and real estate professionals with residential appraisals for 15 years. Our founder is a certified appraiser that is native to North Carolina which brings knowledge of our local markets.
We Measure Houses, LLC has a combined real estate experience of over 20 years. Our team's experience includes real estate appraising, brokerage services, property management, rehabbing, acquisitions, and construction. We put our value in providing you with accurate and reliable services in a consistent and professional manner.
We Measure Houses, LLC has a combined real estate experience of over 20 years. Our team's experience includes real estate appraising, brokerage services, property management, rehabbing, acquisitions, and construction. We put our value in providing you with accurate and reliable services in a consistent and professional manner.
NC Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with over 30 years appraising in the local market.
NC Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with over 30 years appraising in the local market.
Dec Real Estate and Appraisal Service
Dec Real Estate and Appraisal Service
We are an appraisal firm with two Certified Residential Appraisers who have been appraising in Central NC for almost 20 years. We pride ourselves in our quick turnaround time of 48 hours. We feel that our knowledge of the markets in several counties in the Piedmont puts us above other appraisal fims.
We are an appraisal firm with two Certified Residential Appraisers who have been appraising in Central NC for almost 20 years. We pride ourselves in our quick turnaround time of 48 hours. We feel that our knowledge of the markets in several counties in the Piedmont puts us above other appraisal fims.
Byrd Appraisal Service
Byrd Appraisal Service
An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.
Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.
The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.
A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.
Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.
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