Residential Desktop Appraisal

    48 Hour Turn-Time or It’s Free

    How it Works

    • 📲 Place Order: Conveniently place your order online, along with your contact information and the property details. We will reach out with any questions.
    • 📤 Upload Photographs (Optional): If recent pictures of the subject property are not available online, you may upload photos (directly from your phone or computer).
    • 🔢 Relax: Sit back and relax while we gather all available information and do all the number-crunching.
    • 🏷️ Appraiser Values Property: A licensed real estate appriaser (not an algorithm) determines the market value of your property.
    • 📧 Appraisal via Email: Appraisals are sent to your inbox within 48 hours of placing the order online.
    • 💸 Money Back Guarantee: Desktop appraisals (no physical inspection) will be completed within 48 hours or we refund your money and provide the appraisal free of charge.

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    Single-Family House or Condo
    [Condominium or Residence w/ less than $499k assessment]

    Single-Unit

    Single-Unit Residence w/ less than $499k assessment

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    Complex, High Value Residence, or Multi-Unit
    [Lake house, Residence or Condo w/ $499k+ assessment or on over (1) one acre, 2-4 family]

    Complex or 2-4 Unit

    Complex, Lakehouse, Residence w/ $499K+ Assessment, or 2-4 Family

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    Online (Desktop) Appraisal

    • ⏳ Save Time: Save time between back-and-forth emails and phone calls to schedule an inspection. This is the fastest option to receive an appraisal.
    • 💰 Save Money: A desktop appraisal is a more cost-effective option than obtaining a standard appraisal report where a walk-through/inspection is completed.
    • 🌎 Save the Planet: A desktop appraisal avoids the carbon emissions from driving to see properties, and saves trees if the report is sent via email.

    Desktop Report

    • 📤 Upload Link: If current pictures of the property are not available on the MLS, a link will be provided where you can upload pictures of the property.
    • 📚 Researched Report: The online/desktop appraisal report contains the same level of reasearch and analysis as a standard appraisal report.
    • 🏘️ Comparable Sales: Each of our online/desktop appraisal reports comes complete with comparable sales hand-picked by a licensed and certified appraiser.
    • 📑 PDF Copy: Every customer recieves an electronic copy of the appraisal report, which is sent via email. We keep an extra copy, in case you misplace your report.
    • ✍️ Appraiser's Signature: Every report is signed by a licensed real estate appraiser, signifying that the appraiser stands behind the concluded value.

    Exterior-Only (Street View) Appraisal

    • ⏳ Save Time: No for back-and-forth emails and phone calls to schedule an inspection. Since we conduct an exterior-only inspection, no appointment is required.
    • 💰 Save Money: An exterior-only appraisal is a more cost-effective option than obtaining a standard appraisal report where an interior walk-through/inspection is completed.
    • 🚗 Street and Area Tour: The appraiser physically sees the subject property's exterior and the immediate neighborhood.

    Exterior-Only Report

    • 📷 Exterior Photos: Photographs from the nearest public street will be taken by the appraiser and utilized in preparing the appraisal report.
    • 📚 Researched Report: The exterior-only appraisal report contains the same level of reasearch and analysis as a standard appraisal report.
    • 🏘️ Comparable Sales: Every exterior-only appraisal reports contains comparable sales selected by a licensed and certified general appraiser.
    • 📑 PDF Copy: Every customer recieves an electronic copy of the appraisal report, which is sent via email. We also retain a copy, in the case you misplace your report.
    • ✍️ Appraiser's Signature: Every report is signed by a licensed real estate appraiser, signifying that the appraiser stands behind the concluded value.

      Home Appraiser in Madison and Milwaukee

      Home Value Process

      Online/Desktop Appraisal

      Given the advancement of online platforms and technology, ValCore Appraisal now offers the ability to conduct a "desktop" real estate appraisal, otherwise known as an "online appraisal." When completing an online/desktop appraisal, we provide the same level of back-end research and analysis, and data/number crunching as a standard appraisal.  The major difference between a desktop appraisal and the "standard" appraisal, is that in a desktop appraisal, the property appraiser does not conduct a physical walk-through of the property. 

      No Appraiser Walk-Through

      The biggest difference between a standard appraisal and a desktop appraisal is that in a desktop/online appraisal, a physical walk-through/inspection of the real estate is not conducted by the real estate appraiser.  In some cases, a physical property inspection is recommended; however, in cases where adequate market data and pictures of the property are available, a physical property walk-through/inspection may not be necessary.  In either case, we do provide customers the ability to provide interior and exterior photographs of the subject property.

      Data Collection & Verification

      We still collect and verify data subject property data and comparable sales data.  We also ask and verify details about the subject property with the property owner (or a trusted contact), such as interior condition, recent upgrades or renovations, property history, etc.

      Differences Between an Appraisal, AMV, and CMA

      What is the Difference Between an Appraisal, AMV, and a CMA?

      A real estate appraisal is an opinion of value generated by a licensed real estate appraiser. This estimate is based on a thorough analysis of market data, comparable sales, property condition and other factors that influence the value of a property.  Additionally, a real estate appraisal has to abide by reporting standards (USPAP) and is also signed by a real estate appraiser,

      AVM

      An automatic valuation model (AVM) is a mathematical model that compiles recent sales and uses algorithms, to estimate the value of a property. AVMs are often faster and less expensive than a traditional appraisal, but their accuracy can vary and they may not take into account all the factors that a professional appraiser would consider.

      BPO

      A Broker Price Opinion (BPO) is an estimate of value provided by a licensed real estate agent or broker. BPOs are generally used for less informal purposes and generally contain less analysis and are more concise than a real estate appraisal.

      CMA

      A Comprehensive Market Analysis (CMA) is a document containing an aggregate of sales, and is typically generated by real estate agents or brokers, directly from the MLS, in order to assist clients in determining the price of a property for sale or purchase.

      Real Estate Appraisals are More Reliable

      Real estate appraisals that are completed by a licensed real estate appraiser are generally more accurate and reliable than what is generated by an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) software, a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) and a Comprehensive Market Analysis (CMA) conducted by real estate agents.

      The reason why appraisals are more accurate is because a trained real estate appraiser researches the particular property and verifies the findings with all publicly-available data and with the  property owner, to deliver an accurate assessment (and valuation) of the property.  Additionally, licensed appraisers go through years of education and training to become experts in valuation, and oftentimes can assess a property in better ways than automated model can.

      AVMs and BPOs may have Errors in Reporting

      As mentioned above, AVMs, BPOs, and CMAs generally do not research or verify the the subject property and the comparables utilized in the analysis.  Some ways that a real estate appraiser verifies information regarding the comparables utilized is by calling the real estate agent(s) involved (if applicable), verifying information with the property assessor, as well as reading the MLS description, MLS documents uploaded, and looking over the MLS photographs provided in the listing.

      Some information real estate appraisers verify include the following: total size of the property, the size of any finished basement area (if any), any recent improvements/additions, applicable zoning ordinance(s), the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and any other factors that may contribute to value (such as a den, fireplace, garage, etc.).  In the case where a physical inspection by the appraiser is conducted, the appraiser verifies the building's size, which is sometimes different than what is listed in the MLS and public records (due to a recent update/renovation/addition), or inaccuracy in reporting and/or measuring.