FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Appraisal fees vary based on the property, assignment type, intended use, location, complexity, effective date, and required turnaround time. The $650 starting price applies to simpler residential assignments. Estate, divorce, retrospective, IRS donation, litigation, luxury, and other complex assignments are quoted individually after I review the property and scope of work.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I first determine why the appraisal is needed, the intended use of the report, the effective date, and any unusual property or assignment characteristics. I then confirm the scope, fee, and expected turnaround time before scheduling the inspection. After the inspection, I complete the market research and analysis and deliver the appraisal directly to the client.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a real estate emphasis and am an Arizona Certified Residential Appraiser. I have more than 20 years of residential appraisal experience and have completed more than 8,500 assignments. I also complete ongoing professional education in appraisal standards, valuation methodology, and regulatory requirements.