Appraisal Services
Appraisal Review and Valuation Consulting
Sometimes the question isn't "what is this property worth?" but "is this appraisal any good?" An appraisal review is a professional, standards-based evaluation of another appraiser's report — its data, its adjustments, its logic and whether its conclusion is credible.
Minor Appraisals also provides valuation consulting for situations that don't require a full appraisal: market studies for a neighborhood, guidance on how a planned renovation is likely to affect value, or help understanding a report you've received.
Who commonly needs this
- Homeowners who believe an appraisal came in wrong
- Attorneys evaluating an opposing party's valuation
- Lenders and AMCs needing review work
- Owners weighing renovations against likely value impact
When an appraisal helps
- A transaction is in jeopardy over an appraisal you believe is flawed
- You need a credible basis for a reconsideration-of-value request
- Two appraisals of the same property disagree substantially
- You want professional valuation input before committing to a major renovation
Charleston-area experience
Review work benefits enormously from local knowledge — the fastest way to spot a bad comparable is to know the streets involved. Because we appraise across the tri-county area continuously, we recognize when a report leans on sales that don't belong in the analysis.
Frequently asked questions
Will a review change the original appraisal?
A review doesn't automatically override the original report, but a well-documented review is the standard basis for a reconsideration of value with a lender and carries weight in disputes.
Can you just tell me if my appraisal looks right?
A scoped consulting engagement can often answer targeted questions short of a full formal review. Describe the situation and we'll recommend the lightest-weight option that actually answers it.
Related services
Estate & Date-of-Death Appraisals
Retrospective and current-value reporting for estate settlement, probate and inheritance planning, prepared to the standards attorneys and the IRS expect.
Pre-Listing Appraisals
An independent opinion of market value before you list, so pricing decisions rest on data rather than guesswork.
Private Sale & Cash-Purchase Appraisals
Independent value for off-market transactions — sales between family members, neighbors or investors, and cash purchases with no lender involved.
Need an Independent Opinion of Value?
Tell us about the property and the intended use of the appraisal. We will review the assignment and contact you with availability, pricing and next steps.