Appraising Utah are your professional real estates consultants. We Specialize in private appraisals for home owners. Whether you are looking for real estate trends, appraisal questions or whether or not you are getting a good deal on a home we are here with your answers. We help our clients understand the fair market value on real estate. Our office are certified appraisers who are also realtors. We can help in either listing a home for the maximum the market can bare. Getting the best deal possible for buyers with facts and not emotion. Providing Appraisals for SFR, investments properties, manufactured homes, cabins, land, estates, agriculture and water rights. We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"Very prompt in communication. I would use them again when I sell my condo!"
Anne H on August 2020
Appraising Utah are your professional real estates consultants. We Specialize in private appraisals for home owners. Whether you are looking for real estate trends, appraisal questions or whether or not you are getting a good deal on a home we are here with your answers. We help our clients understand the fair market value on real estate. Our office are certified appraisers who are also realtors. We can help in either listing a home for the maximum the market can bare. Getting the best deal possible for buyers with facts and not emotion. Providing Appraisals for SFR, investments properties, manufactured homes, cabins, land, estates, agriculture and water rights. We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"Very prompt in communication. I would use them again when I sell my condo!"
Anne H on August 2020
With over 16 years of experience as a licensed and certified appraiser, Petersen Appraising, Inc., is a fast and reliable leader in the industry. Specializing in all types of residential appraisals, we guarantee our work. We also stand by our promise to provide fast and efficient residential appraisals. Call us today!
"Bracken was great!"
Rebekah C on April 2023
With over 16 years of experience as a licensed and certified appraiser, Petersen Appraising, Inc., is a fast and reliable leader in the industry. Specializing in all types of residential appraisals, we guarantee our work. We also stand by our promise to provide fast and efficient residential appraisals. Call us today!
"Bracken was great!"
Rebekah C on April 2023
Above It All Appraisal is a real estate valuation firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!
"Keven was very responsive and thorough. It is clear he is experienced and professional."
AJ O on April 2024
Above It All Appraisal is a real estate valuation firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!
"Keven was very responsive and thorough. It is clear he is experienced and professional."
AJ O on April 2024
Michael Olsen is one of the most respected names in the Utah county area for home and land appraisal services. Michael has a wide variety of clients including home buyers, sellers, investors, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, banks, and field service companies. Michael offers a full menu of real estate services and will provide you with a thorough unbiased, detailed, confidential, and professional appraisal of your property! Call me today as I look forward to working you.
"Quick response. Well documented appraisal. I would hire him again."
Robert C on September 2024
Michael Olsen is one of the most respected names in the Utah county area for home and land appraisal services. Michael has a wide variety of clients including home buyers, sellers, investors, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, banks, and field service companies. Michael offers a full menu of real estate services and will provide you with a thorough unbiased, detailed, confidential, and professional appraisal of your property! Call me today as I look forward to working you.
"Quick response. Well documented appraisal. I would hire him again."
Robert C on September 2024
Bradshaw Appraisal Service is a real estate valuation firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!
"Bradshaw Appraisal Service did an excellent, professional retrospective appraisal on my SLC rental property. Cal provided excellent communication throughout the process, did everything exactly on-time or he would communicate changes to the timeline before the deadline and with sound reasoning. Everything was to my benefit. I am very pleased with the timing of the work and the overall appraisal. I would definitely recommend them and will utilize their service in the future, should I need it. Thank you Cal!!"
Stephen C on February 2024
Bradshaw Appraisal Service is a real estate valuation firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!
"Bradshaw Appraisal Service did an excellent, professional retrospective appraisal on my SLC rental property. Cal provided excellent communication throughout the process, did everything exactly on-time or he would communicate changes to the timeline before the deadline and with sound reasoning. Everything was to my benefit. I am very pleased with the timing of the work and the overall appraisal. I would definitely recommend them and will utilize their service in the future, should I need it. Thank you Cal!!"
Stephen C on February 2024
Jesse Hokanson is one of the most respected names in the Salt Lake county area for home and land appraisal services. Mountain High Appraisal Services has a wide variety of clients including home buyers, sellers, investors, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, banks, and field service companies. Mountain High Appraisal Services offers a full menu of real estate services and will provide you with a thorough unbiased, detailed, confidential, and professional appraisal of your property! Call today. I look forward to working with you. Also have services as a Real Estate Agent.
"We hired Jesse to do an appraisal on a house we inherited. He was able to do it very soon, and we were happy with the work done."
Robin P on March 2024
Jesse Hokanson is one of the most respected names in the Salt Lake county area for home and land appraisal services. Mountain High Appraisal Services has a wide variety of clients including home buyers, sellers, investors, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, banks, and field service companies. Mountain High Appraisal Services offers a full menu of real estate services and will provide you with a thorough unbiased, detailed, confidential, and professional appraisal of your property! Call today. I look forward to working with you. Also have services as a Real Estate Agent.
"We hired Jesse to do an appraisal on a house we inherited. He was able to do it very soon, and we were happy with the work done."
Robin P on March 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent and reliable appraisal products and complete customer satisfaction. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on communication, service, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. From vacant land, condos and single family homes to cabins, manufactured homes and multi family properties we have seen it all.
"They took time to explain the process and answered all our questions. Highy recommend them."
Matt T on February 2023
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent and reliable appraisal products and complete customer satisfaction. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on communication, service, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. From vacant land, condos and single family homes to cabins, manufactured homes and multi family properties we have seen it all.
"They took time to explain the process and answered all our questions. Highy recommend them."
Matt T on February 2023
We have been in the Residential Real Estate Appraisal business for over 30 years. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched in the region. For the best of the best, contact G.A. Freese & Associates for your next residential appraisal. Please note, we do NOT complete commercial appraisals.
"My dadâ  s house was not an easy one to appraise, but he was up to the challenge. Thank you so much!"
Martin L on September 2023
We have been in the Residential Real Estate Appraisal business for over 30 years. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched in the region. For the best of the best, contact G.A. Freese & Associates for your next residential appraisal. Please note, we do NOT complete commercial appraisals.
"My dadâ  s house was not an easy one to appraise, but he was up to the challenge. Thank you so much!"
Martin L on September 2023
The appraisal timeline begins with scheduling, which may take three to five days, depending on local appraiser availability. The on-site evaluation requires one to three hours based on property size and complexity. Following the inspection, appraisers need two to five days for research, analysis, and report preparation. The entire process takes seven to 10 days, though complex properties or government-backed loans may extend this timeframe.
The value of home appraisals extends beyond their immediate expense. They protect buyers from overpaying and help lenders ensure appropriate loan amounts. By providing independent market value verification, home appraisals help prevent potential financial missteps in major property transactions. This protection justifies the upfront cost for most real estate scenarios.
Home appraisers evaluate numerous property elements, including square footage, floor plan functionality, overall condition, and specific features. They document improvements, necessary repairs, and distinctive amenities. These observations are compared against similar properties recently sold in the neighborhood. Appraisers also consider location factors, current market conditions, and relevant zoning or property restrictions.
Yes, home appraisal fees are collected before the final closing. Since lenders require completed home appraisal reports before finalizing loan approvals, this cost occurs earlier in the transaction process. While buyers usually cover this expense, payment methods vary—some pay directly to the appraiser while others include it in closing costs.
Some property owners successfully use recent appraisals when challenging tax assessments. However, tax-assessed values often differ from market valuations. The appeal process involves submitting your appraisal as evidence that the tax authority's valuation exceeds actual market value. Success rates vary by jurisdiction, and the process may require patience and persistence.
From the buyer's perspective, appraisals verify they aren't overpaying for a property. Lenders won't approve financing that exceeds appraised value, potentially requiring buyers to renegotiate or contribute additional cash. Appraisal findings can also inform future improvement planning and investment decisions.
For sellers, preparation makes a difference. Clean, well-maintained properties present better during appraisal evaluations. Some sellers obtain pre-listing appraisals to establish appropriate asking prices, though most rely on the buyer's lender-ordered appraisal during the transaction process.