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>

How long does an appraisal take?

• <div><p>The entire appraisal process takes from <b>seven to 10 days</b>. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.</p><p>Home appraisal services include the following tasks:</p><ul><li><p>Inspect home interior and exterior</p></li><li><p>Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations</p></li><li><p>Review comparable properties</p></li><li><p>Write an appraisal report</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How much do appraisals cost by home type?

• <div><p>The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:</p><ul><li><p>Single-family homes: $300–$400</p></li><li><p>FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500</p></li><li><p>Condominium: $300–$500</p></li><li><p>Multi-family home: $500–$1,000</p></li><li><p>Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000</p></li><li><p>Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000</p></li><li><p>Raw land: $1,000–$8,000</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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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>

Q: Is a conventional loan the same as an FHA loan?

• <div><p>Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.</p></div>

Q: Should you ever pay more than the appraised value for a home?

• <div><p>Ideally, you&rsquo;d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you&rsquo;re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.</p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Thank you John Dwyer, Jr for your professionalism by being on time today, questioning me for any and all services needed for all areas of our property.
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
The Bulwark technician, Jessica, who was here today was very personable and efficient. She seemed to genuinely care about providing excellent service. I would be happy have her take care of my property again.
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Technician was very knowledgeable on my service request regarding ant control. In addition to source mound elimination, tech broadcasted water-based granules to the property as a preventative measure.
Jurassafried, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
I hired Alamo Valuation for an appraisal of an investment property. The appraisal was thorough, completed on-time and at a fair price. The appraiser also communicated well throughout the process.
Alamo Valuation
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Reviewed in March 2021
Patrick was very professional. We spoke with him on several occasions and he answered all of our questions and concerns. His appraisal was very comprehensive.
Freedom Appraisals
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Reviewed in September 2020
Mr. Marc responded to my phone inquiry about air vents mold remediation. He promptly came to inspect the property. Marc is very professional, knowledgeable and experienced. Upon a thorough assessment, he suggested ideal and alternative solutions. Mr. Marc is a professional with honesty and...
Green Star Eco Services
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Reviewed in July 2019
He was wonderful! He cleaned up after himself, he came and inspected the property, gave us a quote. He's very punctual, the work was really nice, he went the extra mile and helped out the beans up the concrete for the outdoor kitchen. He came back and cleaned up everything and did a callback to...
In and out concrete
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Reviewed in December 2016
Perfectly. Arrived on time, got right to work, did a fantastic job. Removed and cleaned all screens as well as windows. Large house with 30-plus oversized widows, done in 2 hours. Much more for the money than I expected. Will use them again on another property if they service that area.
Morningstar Exterior Pros LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
I am a property manager, and needed a small pickup in front of one of my rental units. Jerome was quick to respond, and took care of my job right away, even though it was a small one. I really appreciated the quick turn around and he was easy to work with. If you need something hauled off,...
You Call We Haul
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Reviewed in April 2013
We hate to add the following part since we had such a great outcome on the purchase of our house, but when we gave Petra the contract to sell the previous house we owned, the outcome was poor. She priced the house below our purchase price. We received a contract on the house the first day on...
Petra Richardson/Home Team of America
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