What affects the fee
- Intended use. A pre-listing or PMI report is scoped differently from an estate or divorce assignment that attorneys and other parties will review.
- Effective date. Retrospective values (for example, a date of death several years ago) require research into past market conditions.
- Property type. Condominiums, single-family homes, 2–4 family properties, manufactured homes, and land each have different data and reporting requirements.
- Size and complexity. Acreage, outbuildings, waterfront, accessory apartments, or unusual construction mean fewer direct comparables and more analysis.
- Location. Homes in areas with few recent sales take longer to support.
- Timing. Rush requests are accommodated when the calendar allows.
How to get a firm quote
Send us the property address, the intended use, and any effective date through the quote form, or call (603) 494-8803. We will reply with a firm fee and an inspection window before you commit.
Why a professional appraisal is worth it
Automated estimates miss what moves prices here: finished bonus rooms over garages, walk-out lots along the Merrimack, condo fee structures in Nashua, and older capes that have been opened up room by room. When the number has to hold up with an attorney, a mediator, an assessor, or a buyer, an independent USPAP-compliant appraisal is the right tool.
Questions about cost
Who pays for the appraisal?
Whoever orders it. For assignments you order directly (divorce, pre-listing, estate, tax appeal, PMI removal) that is usually the homeowner, the estate, or an attorney's client. For a mortgage, the lender orders it and the borrower typically pays through the loan process.
Is a free online valuation good enough?
For curiosity, maybe. For an estate, a divorce, a tax appeal, or a pricing decision, you need an independent opinion from a licensed appraiser who has inspected the home and can explain the evidence.
Related services
- Purchase Appraisal & Pre-Purchase Consult
- Refinance Appraisal
- Pre-Listing Appraisal
- Divorce Appraisal
- Estate & Probate Appraisal
- Tax Abatement Appeal Appraisal
- PMI Removal Appraisal
- Relocation Appraisal