Can I be present during the home appraisal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How much does a general appraisal cost?

• <div><p>The cost ranges from $300 to $500, depending on the property's size and location. Due to their complexity, commercial appraisals may cost more.</p></div>

Q: What if I can’t find any records of when my house was built?

• <div><p>If you can&rsquo;t find any records online, you&rsquo;ll need to contact your county clerk&rsquo;s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time. </p></div>

Q: How often should I have my property appraised?

• <div><p>Typically during transactions or refinancing, or whenever significant improvements are made.</p></div>

Q: How long does the appraisal process usually take?

• <div><p>Around 1-2 weeks, including inspection and reporting time for an official evaluation.</p></div>

Q: Can I be present during the home appraisal?

• <div><p>You can be present during a home appraisal, but it&rsquo;s best to stay out of the appraiser&rsquo;s way. Make yourself available, but don&rsquo;t engage or interrupt, and don&rsquo;t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.</p></div>

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Last update on November 28, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
The landscaping company did an excellent job transforming my land ? everything looks clean, leveled, and well put together. They handled the minor grading perfectly, fixing all the uneven spots and improving the overall look of my property. Their work was professional, efficient, and exceeded my...
Saints Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in August 2025
The Matuz crew came out to remove a tree between my house and the neighbors that was in a very tight spot. They were able to remove the tree with no damage to either property and even took the wood chips after they ground the stump. Very happy with the work.
Matuz Tree Services
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Reviewed in June 2024
Left trash on job, did not haul away all limbs, trunk has hired. Broke property and the owner lacks any kind of responsibility. The business should be shut down.
A.Gurrola Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
Would definitely hire them again. They were prompt, professional and left our property clean. Went above and beyond to get the job done in one day! ,
Longview Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2017
Expert Appraisal Group provided invaluable assistance in our claim with Usaa. We are very happy with the final settlement and would recommend them to anyone.
Expert Appraisal Group
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Reviewed in August 2016
I called Premier Construction to set up an appointment to get a bid on a whole home remodel. However, because we did not own the home yet, (offer had been accepted, both inspections were good, we're just waiting for the appraisal to close) he wanted to charge $500 just do the bid! Their...
Premier Construction
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Reviewed in April 2015
I had an appointment scheduled for them for Wednesday, and they were unable to tell me a time of when they would be arriving on that day. Then they asked me if I could move my appointment to Thursday. I own rental property and am driving down to be there for the service, Wednesday was what was...
BAY AREA ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in October 2013
The provider was on time, very efficient, went from one property to the next and had it all done in a matter of a couple of hours. He did have to return the following week to one of the properties because he hadn't gotten all of the ants. When we opened the wall up there were still ants but I...
PURCOR Pest Solutions
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Reviewed in November 2012
Ty did an excellent job of tuning our Yamaha grand and also gave us an appraisal at a very reasonable fee. He was extremely professional and we would highly recommend him to anyone needing work done on a piano.
Ty Ramsey Piano Service Company
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Reviewed in January 2012
I told him which trees I wanted cut down and he didn't listen. He cut them all down. There was one close to the house that we wanted to come down and he didn't cut it down and we had already paid him. I had to run him off our property and he left a big mess.
Drake Landscaping
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Specialties The Rutherford Team specializes in Residential Real Estate in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. History Established in 2016. In 2016 Kevin Rutherford began working in residential real estate where he joined with Keller Williams. In 2014 Kevin Rutherford began working in residential real estate fields for his parents. In 2016 Kevin became a licensed Realtor in Texas and has been heavily involved in residential real estate sales ever since. His father Steve Rutherford and mother Tracy Rutherford have been investing in real estate since 1989. In 1992 they started building custom homes as well as completing flips. The Rutherford Team has quickly became a major player in Dallas/Fort Worth area. Kevin and his team are experts in their marketplace and are passionate about providing their clients with a positive and enjoyable experience for home buyers and sellers. They focus on client communication as well as overall experience satisfaction.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The cost ranges from $300 to $500, depending on the property's size and location. Due to their complexity, commercial appraisals may cost more.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

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

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

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.

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