Residential | Real Estate | Appraisal Washington DC

Step 1: Request an Appraisal

To request a real estate appraisal you can fill out an online order form which can be found here order an appraisal, or just send us an email and we will get back to you with some follow-up questions about your order.   Institutional clients can place orders directly via email, the Mercury Network, or third party portals.

To ensure the correct appraisal product for your needs we must determine the particulars of your assignment such as: the type of property being appraised, the purpose of the appraisal (what is the appraisal being used for), and who the intended users will be (those relying on the results of the appraisal).   The next step is to schedule a date and time for your appraisal walk-though; once scheduled we will email you a letter of engagement for your review and e-signature (which is done so that everyone is on the same page with respect to the assignment details).   This email will also contain a payment link for secure payment with a debit or credit card; alternatively, payment can be made by check or Zelle at the time of the inspection.

Step 3: Appraisal Inspections

Inspection times vary depending on the size and complexity of the property but typically take between thirty minutes to an hour for condominiums and between one to two hours for single-family homes.   A standard appraisal inspection includes an exterior walk around the site, an interior walk-through of all levels in the home, interior and exterior photos, and a sketched floor plan with perimeter dimensions.   During the appraisal inspection we will be taking notes regarding various elements of comparison including the quality and condition of the improvements.