Houston Home Appraisals


In Houston, a home appraisal is a must for those who are planning to sell or refinancing their home in the future - maybe sooner rather than later. Reliable Valuation is a team of residential appraisal professionals ready to help. Whether it’s a single-family home, a condominium, or a multi-family home, the Reliable Valuation team is committed to appraising the home so homeowners can get the best value and even the best deal when it comes time to sell or refinance.

At Reliable Valuation Services, we are committed to providing excellent and personalized service to every single one of our clients. We don't believe in treating clients like numbers - we believe in treating clients as individuals, providing superior service with a personalized touch.

How Does Reliable Home Valuation Appraisal Process Work?

First and foremost, we make sure that we provide our clients with an unbiased appraisal - meaning we set aside our personal feelings and beliefs on the kind of neighborhood the home is situated in. Sometimes, a home in what seems to be a high-value area may have a below-average price tag. We know that some appraisers might overprice a home over a few so-called "factors,' but at Reliable Valuation, we believe in being honest and transparent with our clients.

How we assess the home is based on a few true factors. These include but are not limited to the following:

●     The number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
●     The functionality of the floor plan.
●     Total measurement in square feet.
●     Other amenities (i.e., proximity to public transportation).

Other factors often exist beyond the home itself. For example, our professional appraisers take into account the neighborhood and the market trends of each home being sold within a certain radius. Some things are beyond the client’s control that can either help or hurt the home’s value.

Some factors may affect the home's overall value. A common one is the need for repairs. If a home requires urgent repairs, it's highly recommended that work should be done to replace, renovate, or repair anything that may otherwise drive down the home's value. Accordingly, the appraisal plans should be held off until these issues are taken care of.

With that said, a low-value appraisal can and will hurt if a client is planning on selling or refinancing a home. Some appraisals can be so low that refinancing won't be possible until some issues within the homeowner's control are said and done with. At that point, they can choose to have the home reappraised with the possibility of getting a better value.

For anyone looking to sell or refinance their home and want to get in touch with the best residential home appraisal team in the Houston area, they can contact Reliable Valuation Service. Contact our office at 206-481-8618 anytime for any questions or possibly setting up a home appraisal appoint with our team of professionals. We’ll prove to our clients why we are the #1 home appraisal company in the Houston area.

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