Q: How do I choose a Home Appraiser?
A: Call up and ask about their credentials and experience. If for some reason you don't feel comfortable asking this of the Appraiser. when speaking with them on the phone then how will you feel asking questions at the appraisal. You must feel that the appraiser is qualified, experienced and attentive of your needs.

Q: What qualifications or credentials should a home appraiser offer?
A: When choosing a home appraiser, begin with a list of association members in your area. Then check to see who among these is the most experienced and has the most outstanding reputation for thoroughness as an appraiser. And be sure to attend your appraisal. That way, you'll learn as much as possible from your member appraiser. Some have college degrees in fields related to construction such as engineering and architecture. A few have passed the same code certification examinations that the building code officials are required to pass.

Q: What will the appraisal cover?
A: A thorough Appraisal covers everything from roof to the foundation.

Q: How long will the Appraisal take?
A: Most Appraisals take about three to four hours. These times may vary depending on the size, age & condition of the home.

Q: Should I be present during the Appraisal?
A: We recommend that you be present at the site of the appraisal, from start to finish.

Q: Why use our Services?
A: The purchase of a new home is one of the single most costly investments that a family will make. Along with the extra stresses this will add, there is also the fear factor of, "Will This Home Stand The Test of Time?" It is also important to know what YOU, as the primary investor, are getting for your money. A home appraisal is an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the home, but to also help foresee any immediate unnecessary additional cost that may go unnoticed without the help of a home appraisal. Home appraisals are not a prediction of future performance, but can pinpoint existing problem areas.

Q: Why can't I have someone in my family who is very handy or a contractor, appraise my new home?
A: This is the biggest mistake many potential new homeowners make when purchasing a home. Although the person you are considering may be very skilled, they are not trained or experienced at professional home appraisals. Professional home appraisal is a unique skill like no other. Professional appraisers get what we call an appraiser's instinct for problems. That instinct takes extensive training and lots of experience doing appraisals to develop. Many contractors, and other trades professionals hire a professional home appraiser to appraise their homes when they make a purchase.

Q: What if I have questions after the appraisal?
A: You can call us and discuss all the aspects of your new home whenever you like. Our service is a long-term investment.