Does an appraiser take pictures?
Appraisers are required to take pictures of the exterior of your house. In the interior, they are required to take enough pictures to support the condition rating, with a special focus on bathrooms, kitchen, and other improvements.
What can hurt an appraisal?
Here are some other things that could affect a home appraisal:
- Location of home.
- Size of land.
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Square footage.
- Year built.
- Curb appeal.
- Major systems and home appliances.
- Condition of home and systems.
Do appraisers look at appliances?
Interior — The layout of the home, total square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, appliances, and the materials and condition of all interior surfaces will be evaluated. Any non-functional appliances, lighting, electrical outlets or plumbing fixtures detract from the appraisal value.
Do appraisers look in cupboards?
Be prepared, because the appraiser is probably going to open your closets. Appraisers are looking in your closets not to evaluate storage space but because they can sometimes count the closet towards square footage.
Why do you need to take pictures for an appraisal?
Most appraisals are made with the property in “as is” condition and including pictures of items that require repair will paint a better picture of the property. Appraisers reconcile the final value of the home after making adjustments to the sales used in the report.
How to send photos to an antiques appraiser?
Upload photos with your request using the options below. We only need the front, back, and marking/signature (if any) to begin. Upload photos to your album or board and provide the link in the Link to photo album field above. Don’t have photos now? Go to the ‘Send’ button below.
How can I get an appraiser to change my opinion?
1. Give the appraiser a reason to change opinion. Too many people just contact the appraiser and say “you’re wrong,” says Lear, owner of Lear-Annoni Appraisals in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. That tactic won’t yield a new appraisal. To get a second look, “you have to provide me different data — data that is different than the data I used,” he said.
What to do if your appraisal is wrong?
Too many people just contact the appraiser and say “you’re wrong,” says Lear, owner of Lear-Annoni Appraisals in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. That tactic won’t yield a new appraisal.
