Frequently asked questions:
     ■ What is a 'Comp Check'?
     ■ Why is payment required prior to the completion of the appraisal report?
     ■ I need an appraisal, but I only want to pay for it if it is going to enable a loan for my
         customer / myself.  If you tell me that you can make that value, I will order the
         appraisal.  Can you do this?
     ■ How is the value of the appraisal report determined?
     ■ What should I do to prepare for an appraisal inspection?
     ■ May I have a copy of the report?
     ■ A competitor is advertising a lower appraisal fee.  Why should I order from you
        instead of them?
he appraisal report determined?
The value of a home is not determined by an appraiser, but instead the appraiser develops an opinion of value – which is why two appraisals of the same house by different appraisers may not result in the same value.  In most cases our opinions are developed by comparing the most recent and the most similar property sales to the property being appraised.  All appraisers focus on the living area size, age, and lot size, but at Cwift Appraisal we also take into account features such as counter top quality, flooring quality, dramatic views, and custom landscaping.