FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Appraisal fees are ala carte based on information required for making a decision, e.g., mortgage appraisal report is more extensive report. The minimum fee is $300, based on ease of finding comparable sales data to the Subject Property. An Estate value; Divorce Settlement, and Tax Assessment Appraisal are restricted reports which are lower fee work. The minimum fee for this type of report is $200. Reports are typically emailed upon receipt of fee. A printed copy is professionally prepared by a third party and runs an additional $15- $20 handling fee for an original and additional copy.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
An appraisal inspection date is scheduled, and turnaround time to complete report is 24- 72 hours depending on type of report ordered and level of difficulty to derive a credible value.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Post Secondary Education includes an Associate’s Degree from Kent State University, with an emphasis in Real Estate, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from University of Phoenix; and a Masters of Arts Degree in Adult Education, University of Phoenix. Appraiser training was developed from top appraisal organizations, including Appraisal Institute, Independent Fee Appraisers, Association of Rural Farm Managers and Appraisers, National Association of Realtist, The Ohio School of Assessors, McKissock Appraisal Education, and Hondros College.