Austin Desktop Home Appraisals

Need an Austin appraisal fast? Want to save money on that appraisal and receive a report faster? Introducing our Austin desktop appraisal service!

Our desktop express appraisal service was developed to fulfill a need we saw for a less expensive, yet thoroughly researched appraisal product that still provides an accurate and reliable valuation. We’ve successfully bridged the gap between expensive and lengthy mortgage appraisals and the often inaccurate and misleading online values given by sites like Zillow.

So What is a Desktop Express Appraisal?

The appraisal is, as the name implies, performed in-office without a site visit to the subject property. This is the only difference between the full appraisal and the express version; all the research and methodology used is exactly the same. Even the form the report is written on is the same. While we don’t provide desktop reports for commercial appraisals, we can provide limited scope reports that reduce the cost.

When Should You Use a Desktop Appraisal?

A desktop appraisal is a viable option when all the following criteria are met:

• The assignment and appraisal are "non-complex"
• The results are not to be used for a highly sensitive or legal matters
• Comparable sales and market data are readily available for the Subject property
• You can provide the appraiser accurate and up-to-date information on the Subject property

How Accurate is the Report?

Very accurate so long as the data provided to us is true and correct. Instead of the appraiser gathering specifics about the property in person, we rely on third party information: This data can be submitted by the homeowner, Realtor, builder, or the client themselves. The appraiser will then utilize various free and subscription based online services for information such as tax records, sale history, flood zoning and more.

With technology being what it is now days, there is less need for an appraiser to leave the office to perform an appraisal. Detailed property information, tax records, sales history, mortgage history, aerial maps, topographical maps and more are readily available online to an appraiser of real estate.