12 Sep How does a real estate agent appraise a property?
How does appraising a property work exactly? How does a real estate agent perform an appraisal, and what is included in the final report? IMMO Arie van der Lee is the independent real estate agent and appraiser in Almere. Our agency meets various quality standards and certifications. Additionally, we have several certified appraisers on our team. If you want to have your house appraised in Almere, how does the process actually work?
The appointment
Need your apartment, house, or commercial property appraised? IMMO Arie van der Lee is here to assist you! Scheduling an appraisal with us is easy and quick. One of our specialized and experienced real estate agent-appraisers will visit your property in person. Together with you, they will step by step prepare an appraisal report. Each step taken is explained to you by our staff, if desired and when necessary. After the appointment, you will receive a complete and useful appraisal report as soon as possible.
The appraisal report
The independent experts at IMMO Arie van der Lee provide a carefully prepared and complete appraisal report for your home or commercial property. Our reports are validated by the NWWI (Dutch Housing Value Institute) to ensure they follow uniform guidelines and a standardized digital process. As a result, you, the client, are guaranteed a high-quality, objective, thoroughly explained, and fully usable appraisal report. IMMO Arie van der Lee is affiliated with the NWWI, a certification not granted to every real estate agency, as the institution has strict admission requirements.
Contents of the appraisal report
Based on the appraisal report, you, as the client, can make well-informed decisions, such as determining the asking price for selling your home or commercial property. But what exactly is included in the report?
- The condition of the property, any improvements or renovations made, and the surrounding area.
- The market value of the appraised property.
- A description of the property and its environment.
- The purpose of the valuation.
- A rationale for the valuation, including reference properties.
- Photos of the front and rear façades, street views, living room, kitchen, bathroom(s), and bedroom(s).
Our real estate agent-appraisers have written another blog about all the factors they consider during an appraisal. It’s very useful to keep these in mind as well.
Make an appointment today with one of our real estate agent-appraisers and contact us!
