Preparing to sell
A pre-listing appraisal gives you a documented opinion of value to consider when setting an asking price. Selling without an agent? It also gives you and a prospective buyer a figure to discuss.
FOR BALTIMORE HOMEOWNERS
A clearer value for your Baltimore home.
Transferring a Baltimore rowhouse within the family? Start with the address, what has changed in the home and the date you need valued. For a sale or another decision, tell us what the report needs to answer.
Rowhouse, condominium or a two-to-four-unit property? Share the address to confirm coverage and scope.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING THROUGH?
The same home. Different reasons for a value.
Reviewing your equity
For refinancing or PMI removal, speak to your lender first about the appraisal it will accept. Share those instructions before ordering a report.
A family or legal decision
For an estate, divorce or step-up in basis, tell us who will receive the report and the date the value needs to reflect.
THE PROPERTY BEHIND THE ADDRESS
A rowhouse is more than its street frontage.
For an older home in Federal Hill or Fell’s Point, describe what is inside today: renovations, the lower level, condition and how the rooms are used. Those details help frame the appraisal request.
We appraise detached homes, attached homes and townhomes, condominiums, and properties with two to four units. Requests can also include historic or waterfront homes, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and vacant residential lots. Give us the address to confirm coverage and scope.
From the first call to the report.
- Agree on the request. Share the address, purpose, recipient and timing. Ask for a written scope, fee and delivery estimate.
- Arrange access. Confirm a time with the occupants. The inspection gathers measurements, photographs and notes on condition and features.
- Research and report. Comparable sales are studied within the agreed scope. Review the finished report and let us know about factual errors.
Before you order.
Can an appraisal support an assessment appeal?
Tell us the property jurisdiction and share your assessment notice and hearing instructions. Confirm the relevant valuation date and deadline before ordering. For the current process, use Maryland SDAT’s assessment appeal guidance.
What if the report is for an insurer, a donation or relocation?
Send the insurer’s, tax adviser’s or relocation program’s requirements with your request. The intended use and recipient help define the work, so discuss them before scheduling.
What will the appraisal cost?
Request a written quote for your property and intended use. Include any deadline so fee, scope and availability can be discussed together.
START WITH YOUR ADDRESS
What do you need
the value to settle?
Tell us about the home and the decision ahead.
(443) 909-2324Request a written quote →
The Appraising Group Baltimore
575 S Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Brad Harley, founder
Maryland Certified Residential · 30033802 ↗