Question by liipl 2: How can I get a home appraisal?
I need a home appraisal. Is it possible for me to get one from someone outside of my local area? I’m in a small town and I know the locals will try to put the lowest value to sell it off low to a local.

What can I do? Is there another way for me to get an appraisal? Can I get one Online?( I’m in canada)

Best answer:

Answer by Darin Alvarez
Hire a property appraiser. Most will only work locally because real estate is local. Your homes value is base of the sale value of the other homes around it and nothing else. Some appraisers will offer a replacement value mainly for insurance purposes, but this will not be accurate if you are looking to sell the home or for tax purposes.

Going elsewhere depends on why you want the appraisal. If you are looking to sell or for tax reasons anything you get off the Internet would not be acceptable. You might be able to hire an appraiser from a neighboring town, but since an official appraisal requires a visit to the home, it would be up to the appraiser if they are willing to travel.

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