How to Find Reputable Appraisers Near Me and Get a Home Valuation

You’re getting bombarded with phone calls, emails, text messages, and even fliers tucked into your door with offers to buy your home. This makes you wonder: what is my home worth right now? What are my best options for a home appraisal, and where do I get one? Are there appraisers near me?

We spoke with top real estate agent Joe LoCicero of 54 Realty in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, and licensed appraiser Diana Benson of Benson Appraisals in Phoenix, Arizona, to provide expert advice when considering an appraisal. Additionally, we’ve created a list of best practices and tools to help you find a qualified and licensed local appraiser.

Reasons why you may need an appraisal

Other than curiosity, you may need to know the appraised value of your home for another reason. Consider getting an appraisal if you’re:

Selling your home yourself (that is, without an agent) and need to know how to price it.
Selling an unusual or unique home and need to justify the asking price.
Refinancing your home to pay it off sooner, decrease payments, or cash out equity.
Determining the amount of a buy-out from another homeowner in case of a separation or divorce.
Working with a financial planner who needs to know your assets to plan your retirement or write a will.
Appealing a tax assessment on your home.
In the middle of litigation such as a bankruptcy or lawsuit that requires you to disclose your assets.
The executor or beneficiary of a family member’s estate and the home’s value will be used to offset the decedent’s debt, determine taxes, and/or determine how assets will be split between beneficiaries.