How to Find a Property Appraiser

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Determine whether you need an appraisal or estimate.. Make sure they are licensed or certified.. Ask about their professional designations or memberships.

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Determine whether you need an appraisal or estimate.

Step 1

Determine whether you need an appraisal or estimate.

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Make sure they are licensed or certified.

Step 2

Make sure they are licensed or certified.

3

Ask about their professional designations or memberships.

Step 3

Ask about their professional designations or memberships.

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Inquire about their experience.

Step 4

Inquire about their experience.

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Ask around for references.

Step 5

Ask around for references.

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Set up an interview.

Step 6

Set up an interview.

7

Ask them the right questions.

Step 7

Ask them the right questions.

8

Make sure to find out the details of their compensation and report turnaround.

Step 8

Make sure to find out the details of their compensation and report turnaround.

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Find out what your money is getting you.

Step 9

Find out what your money is getting you.

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Sign a service agreement.

Step 10

Sign a service agreement.

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Understand that appraisals are subjective.

Step 11

Understand that appraisals are subjective.

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Use the report for a loan or sale.

Step 12

Use the report for a loan or sale.

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