Our Services
Below is our standard fee schedule. Unless we’ve made other arrangements in advance, payment is due before we release the completed appraisal report. If you’d like more information, custom pricing, or discounts for multiple properties, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Every full appraisal report includes photos of the street view, front and rear of the property, side(s), interior, and the front of all comparable homes used in our analysis. For more complex, unique, or higher-end properties, we include additional photos to ensure a complete and thorough report.
Common Reasons for a Property Appraisal
- Protest a property tax increase
- Determine the value of a property for a divorce settlement
- Determine the value of a property for a prenuptial agreement
- Establish pre- and post-renovation property values
- Identify which improvements will have the greatest impact on value
- Project the property’s value before completion of construction
- Determine the value of a property in a bankruptcy situation
- Establish the value of a property for an estate settlement
- Determine a fair offer price for purchasing a property
- Identify a reasonable listing price for selling on the open market
- Assess whether Property Mortgage Insurance (PMI) can be removed
- Determine a retrospective property value for insurance purposes
Appraisal Types, Descriptions & Fees
Typical Home — $700
Comprehensive Residential Appraisal – Homes under 3,500 SF
What’s included:
- Full inspection of both the interior and exterior of the home.
- Detailed sketch of the property to confirm accurate square footage and layout.
- Professional appraisal report with photos of the home and comparables.
- Thorough analysis to determine the property’s market value.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 7 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Typical Condo/Townhome — $700
Comprehensive Condo / Townhome Appraisal – Under 3,500 SF
What’s included:
- Full inspection of both the interior and exterior of the condo or townhome.
- Detailed sketch to accurately determine the size and layout.
- Professional appraisal report with photos of the unit and comparable properties.
- Complete analysis to determine the property’s market value.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 7 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Complex Property — Call for Pricing
Comprehensive Appraisal – Large, Custom, or Unique Properties
Applies to:
- Homes or condos/townhomes over 3,500 SF (above grade, not including the basement).
- Properties that are unique or custom in design.
- Properties located on large tracts of land, lakes, golf courses, or fly-in communities.
What’s included:
- Full inspection of both the interior and exterior of the property.
- Detailed sketch to accurately determine the size and layout.
- Professional appraisal report with photos of the property and comparables.
- Complete analysis to determine the property’s market value.
- If the property includes acreage, we respectfully request a copy of the survey, if available.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 7 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Sketch Services — $200 & Up
Sketch Services – Accurate Property Measurements
What’s included:
- Site visit to measure the home or condo/townhome.
- Measurements reflect the overall size of the property (note: interior room layouts are not included).
- Ideal for homeowners or buyers who need an accurate size measurement for any reason.
Pricing:
- Typical home or condo/townhome: $200.
- More complex properties may cost more, depending on the time and effort required.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 3 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed sketch (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Tax Appeal — $700
Retrospective Appraisal – Tax Appeal Valuations
Purpose:
- Provides a retrospective valuation for tax appeal purposes.
- This valuation reflects what the property was worth at a specific point in the past and is not the current market value.
Applies to:
- Typical homes or condos/townhomes under 3,500 SF (above grade, not including the basement) on a standard lot.
- Larger homes, high-end, or more complex properties may incur a higher fee.
What’s included:
- Full inspection of both the interior and exterior of the property.
- Detailed sketch to determine the accurate size and layout.
- Notes to help the homeowner challenge their tax assessment effectively.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 7 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Desktop Appraisal — $500
Desktop Appraisal – No Site Visit Required
What’s included:
- A scaled-back appraisal completed entirely in our office — no site inspection.
- Relies on public records for property details and assumes the home or condo is in average condition, since we do not verify this in person.
- Provides a general estimate of value that is helpful for reference but more limited in scope than a full appraisal.
Important notes:
- If reliable public records are not available, a desktop appraisal cannot be completed.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 3 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Comparative Market Analysis — $200
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
What’s included:
- Completed entirely in our office — no site inspection.
- Uses public records to gather details such as age, size, neighborhood, and schools.
- Researches the local market to identify recent comparable sales (“comps”).
- Provides a list of sales along with low, high, average, and median prices.
- Helps homeowners understand the range of values their property might fall into.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 2 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Appraisal Review — Call for Pricing
Appraisal Review
What’s included:
- Review of an appraisal completed by another appraiser — whether hired by you, a lender, or a third party.
- Evaluation of the report’s accuracy and quality of analysis.
- Checks whether:
- Sound judgment was applied.
- Industry standards were followed.
- Applicable Colorado laws were observed.
- The reported value is supported by the market.
- Completed entirely in our office (unless a property visit is specifically requested).
Why it matters:
- This service is especially helpful if you want a second opinion or simply peace of mind about an appraisal you’ve already received.
Notes:
- These assignments can be time-intensive, depending on the depth of the report being reviewed.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 10 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed review (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Multi-Family Homes — $800 & Up
Multi-Family Home Appraisal (Duplex, Triplex, Quad)
What’s included:
- Comprehensive appraisal report for investment properties such as duplexes ($800), triplexes ($900), and quads ($1000).
- Full inspection of both the interior and exterior of each unit.
- Detailed sketches of each unit to confirm accurate size and layout, as well as the overall building.
- Option to include a rental analysis, if required (Additional $200).
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 7 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Investor Package — $900
Investor Package Appraisal
What’s included:
- Two separate appraisals were completed for the same property:
- As-Is Value – what the home or condo/townhome is worth in its current condition.
- After-Repair Value (ARV) – what the property is expected to be worth once planned improvements are completed.
- As-Is Value – what the home or condo/townhome is worth in its current condition.
- A detailed list of planned repairs and upgrades must be provided. (Any changes to that list may affect the final valuation.)
- Full inspection of both the interior and exterior of the property.
- Sketch of the home or condo/townhome to confirm accurate size and layout.
Why it matters:
- This package is especially useful for house flippers or buy-renovate-sell investors who want to understand a property’s current and potential value before making investment decisions.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 8 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed reports (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Rental Analysis — $200
Rental Analysis
What’s included:
- Analysis to determine the most probable market rent for a given home or condo.
- Completed entirely in our office — no site inspection.
- Uses public records to gather details about the property (size, age, location, etc.) and compare similar rental properties in the area.
Timeframe:
- Typical turnaround: 3 calendar days.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed analysis (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Additional Services
Research & Consulting — $150
Research & Consulting Services
What’s included:
- Comprehensive valuation program for residential properties at various stages of foreclosure or asset disposition.
- Supplemental REO appraisal addendum included with the standard URAR 1004 Form.
- General description of the property’s exterior, foundation, basement, and insulation.
- Notes on the condition of improvements, depreciation (physical, functional, and external), repairs needed, and quality of construction.
- Identifies competing listings and current market trends to support decision-making.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.
Legal/Court Testimonials — Call for Pricing
Legal / Court Appraisal
What’s included:
- Summary appraisal report that conforms to USPAP standards.
- Provides a general overview of the property’s condition and relevant marketability factors.
- Designed to support legal or court-related matters.
Ordering:
- Payment is due prior to the release of the completed report (unless prior arrangements are made).
- For custom pricing or multiple property discounts, please contact us.