To get the most out of your appraisal, it would be great to supply as many of these documents as you have available to you before your appraiser arrives:
Be as involved as you want to be. We always welcome our clients to stick around to answer questions and point out any home improvements to us that they think of while we’re inspecting.
We want you to get the most out of your appraisal. Make sure all rooms, closets, attics, and crawl spaces are accessible to us.
Good first impression. Less clutter means higher home value. If there are any minor repairs like leaky faucets, missing door handles or trim, it would be best to take care of those.
FHA/VA Inspection Items. If your borrower is applying for an FHA/VA loan, be sure to ask your appraiser if there are specific things that should be done before they come. Some items they may recommend might be: Install smoke detectors on all levels (especially near bedrooms); install handrails on all stairways; remove peeling paint and repaint the effected area; provide inspection access to the attic and crawl.