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Avatar for Creekside Realty and Appraisal
Creekside Realty and Appraisal
4.6(
29
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Needed an appraisal to support a property tax re-appraisal. I had large acreage with multiple buildings and appraiser was able to find comps for supporting information."
The Reality
$50 off $450 appraisal
Fuuny
3 story house
Custom  House

+8

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Chris Watson Appraisals
5.0(
6
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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
8 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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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
Absolute Appraisal Group
4.6(
75
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"David Ausborn left a message on my telephone answering machine on Sunday. He was courteous, and changed the time of his appointment from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM without any fuss. He answered all of my questions, and his meticulous APPRAISAL Report is going to save me $2,700 when I use it to appeal my Johnston County Property tax evaluation."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Larry Tollen
5.0(
36
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Larry Tollen is an experienced real estate professional, who was my agent in selling my first townhouse, as well as the purchase and recent sale of my second townhouse. Both homes sold in less than 30 days! Larry truly understands all aspects of the home buying/selling process. In particular, his advice on the pricing and marketing for the two townhouses I sold was invaluable, as was his experience in negotiating contract terms and home inspection repair requests. Larry’s extensive experience in the Triangle housing market was also invaluable, so much so that I quickly learned to trust his opinion of the homes we viewed. Larry treats his clients like family and always makes himself available for questions, updates, etc. Overall, I have been incredibly pleased with Larry and cannot thank him enough for helping me to buy and sell my previous homes. I plan on working with Larry for all future home purchases. If you are in doubt, let me reassure you that you are in good hands with Larry."
Chapel Hill North Carolina
Durham North Carolina
Duke University Cathedral
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Around 1-2 weeks, including inspection and reporting time for an official evaluation.

The average cost for a home or property appraisal is about $355, with prices typically ranging from $250 to $500. The final cost is influenced by several factors, including the property's size, age, location, and how it compares to other homes in the area. Appraisals for larger, older, or non-conforming properties often cost more. While a single-family home appraisal usually costs between $300 and $400, appraising a multi-family home can range from $500 to $1,000 due to its increased size and 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.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

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 Durham, NC homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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