OUR APPRAISAL SCOPE OPTIONS

We offer several levels of appraisal services to match your needs.

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FULL APPRAISAL (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR INSPECTION)

The Most Detailed & Accurate Appraisal Option

A full appraisal includes a complete interior and exterior inspection of the property. This is the most thorough and widely accepted form of appraisal, ideal for:

• Mortgage lending

• Divorce or legal cases

• Estate and probate

• Tax appeal

• Pre-listing and pre-purchase evaluations

• Refinance or equity assessment

A Full Appraisal typically includes:

• Measurements and floor plan verification

• Interior condition and quality assessment

• Exterior structure evaluation

• Neighborhood and market area analysis

• Comparable sales (Comps) review

• Final reconciled value conclusion

When accuracy matters most, this is the preferred scope.

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DRIVE-BY APPRAISAL (EXTERIOR-ONLY INSPECTION)

A Cost-Effective Option for Low-Risk Assignments

A Drive-By Appraisal is used when an interior inspection is not required or not possible. The appraiser evaluates the property from the exterior and relies on market data, MLS records, and public information.

Best suited for:

• Low-risk lending scenarios

• Portfolio updates

• Certain tax or valuation reviews

• Investor analysis

Although limited, this type still provides a reliable market value conclusion when appropriate.

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DESKTOP APPRAISAL (NO PHYSICAL INSPECTION)

Fastest & Most Affordable Appraisal Option

A Desktop Appraisal is completed using public records, MLS data, photos, maps, and market research — without any site visit.

Ideal for:

• Quick value checks

• Pre-listing decisions

• Investment analysis

• Low-risk evaluations

• Situations where physical access is limited

Desktop Appraisals offer speed and affordability while still delivering data-driven conclusions.

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REVIEW APPRAISALS

Professional Review of Another Appraiser’s Report

A Review Appraisal is an independent evaluation of an existing appraisal to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.

Clients request Review Appraisals for:

• Quality control

• Disputes or second opinions

• Legal or lending verification

• Challenging inaccurate valuations

We examine the original report, comparable sales, market data, methodology, and conclusions to ensure the value opinion is credible and defensible.

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RESTRICTED-USE APPRAISALS

A Simplified Report for a Single Intended User

Restricted-Use Appraisals provide a shorter, more concise report format reserved for assignments where only one client will rely on the appraisal (not lenders or courts).

Common uses include:

• Personal valuation checks

• Estate planning (non-court)

• Internal portfolio updates

• Informal buying/selling decisions

This is an affordable option when full documentation isn’t necessary.

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WHICH SCOPE OF WORK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Choosing the right scope depends on:
✔ The purpose of the appraisal
✔ The property characteristics
✔ Who will rely on the report (you, a lender, a court, etc.)
✔ The required level of detail
✔ Your timeframe and budget

At Team Appraisal, we guide you through selecting the most appropriate scope so you receive a report that meets your needs without paying for unnecessary detail.