It seems that more and more, we get questions about appraisals from homeowners and those about to purchase a home. There is some uncertainty as to how a value is determined and what to prepare for when you schedule an appraisal. First and foremost, all appraisals are requested through a third party company that manages appraisers. An appraiser is not hand selected for a request; instead, a system is used to enforce a non-biased selection. Once an appraiser has been selected, he will reach out to … [Read more...] about Understanding Home Appraisals