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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Durham - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
79
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"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."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
945 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Creekside Realty and Appraisal
Creekside Realty and Appraisal
4.6(
29
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amanda was wonderful. She was able to evaluate my property with a very short notice. The report was very thorough and covered everything I needed. I would use her again and would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a excellent appraisal of their property."
The Reality
$50 off $450 appraisal
Fuuny
3 story house
Custom  House

+8

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Chris Watson Appraisals
Chris Watson Appraisals
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris and Jim were both great to work with and took their time making sure our appraisal gave us all the information we needed to list our home. thanks!"
Ranch Transitional
Traditional Ranch
House
Townhouse
Transitional Style House

+1

Response time5 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Simpson Real Estate Appraisals, LLC
4.5(
9
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tracy Simpson was very professional throughout the process and the appraisal was thorough and completed in a timely manner. I used the appraisal along with comps from my realtor to confirm my asking price. Although the market is crazy right now, her assessment helped me determine the optimal price to maximize exposure. I had 32 showings and 7 offers within the first 3 days."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Larry Tollen
Larry Tollen
5.0(
36
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Larry Tollen is the best realtor in the Triangle area, period. We hired Larry to sell our house in Chapel Hill after a bad experience with another realtor. Here's what Larry will do for you: 1. Set a reasonable price for your property based on current market conditions; 2. Actively promote your property on many real estate Web sites and media outlets; 3. Negotiate offers, giving you guidance and advice to make the best decision; 4. Arrange for any necessary repairs to be done; 5. Keep you "in the loop" throughout the closing process; 6. Bring the sale to a successful conclusion. Since we live in California, this was all done long distance. The house was sold in a little over two weeks. The whole transaction was smooth and hassle-free. We highly recommend Larry Tollen for your real estate needs."
Chapel Hill North Carolina
Durham North Carolina
Duke University Cathedral
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

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.

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.

Typically during transactions or refinancing, or whenever significant improvements are made.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

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