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Avatar for Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage
Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage
4.9(
503
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Serving Prescott Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Working with Mike Murgatory, Peter D and team were terrific to work with- very professional and knowledgeable and a super experience. Pleasure to work with- having sold real estate myself for almost 20 years I can say that this team is fantastic! From beginning to the closing it went smoothly. I would recommend them to anyone."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Professional Building Consultants Inc
4.9(
7
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Serving Prescott Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Randy West was a delight to work with. His report is extremely detailed and I will be able to use it throughout the years for maintenance information on my new home. He was very thorough and does not mind explaining things to someone who has no clue about structural, electrical, plumbing, etc. issues. He is personable and has a good sense of humor which is important while going through the stress of purchasing a home. I do not hesitate to recommend him 100%. <br />"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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BloomTree Realty
5.0(
3
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Serving Prescott Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"James Mitchner, our agent, was great to work with. He carefully explained the entire process, and kept us well informed at each step. He had people available to help us prepare our home for sale. She was also great to work with."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
PROLINE INSPECTION SVC
5.0(
5
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Serving Prescott Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

"After contacting Chris via email, he responded quickly and we scheduled an inspection about a week later. All contracts were handled online, which I appreciated. Since we had limited access to the house, he said it would be fine if we brought in a termite inspector and HVAC estimator during the appointment. <br /> Christ arrived promptly and began quickly. His inspection was very thorough and reminded me of Mike Holmes from HGTV. After the 3 hour inspection, he created and printed his report on site. The report includes many photos with areas of concern marked; the descriptions of the problem areas are in blue so they are easier to find. He created an excellent notebook with my receipt, the detailed report, a summary section, and a great section on common house maintenance and repairs which my husband and I are going to read thoroughly. After creating the notebook, he walked us through the entire house methodically to explain his findings. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Henderson Professional Real Estate Services, PLLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Prescott Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"In November we visited Prescott, AZ to consider moving there. We had contacted Cheri Henderson before our trip and gotten her advice on purchasing a home in the area. She also recommended a mortgage broker in the area with whom we met and obtained a loan pre-qualification. <br /> We then met with Cheri and spent two days looking at homes we had found on-line and others she recommended. She introduced us to the area and gave a driving tour, viewing homes along the way. She did an excellent job of familiarizing us with the Prescott area and discussing the types and locations of homes available. <br /> We found a home we wanted and Cheri promptly contacted the listing agent and prepared our offer. The offer was drawn up on Sunday night, presented first thing on Monday and accepted by noon that day. We met with Cheri later in the day to finalize the details of the 30-day closing process as we were leaving Arizona the next day. She recommended a title company and made the initial contact for us. We ultimately arranged our mortgage with the broker she had recommended. <br /> Cheri shepherded the entire closing process in our absence, coordinating with the mortgage broker, title company, seller's agent, our insurance broker, the home inspectors, and the home appraiser. She personally conducted all house visits and the closing on our behalf and maintained excellent communication on almost a daily basis. We did not have to return to Arizona at any time, and every step of the closing went very smoothly. This is the 7th home I've purchased and I've never had any closing go nearly as smoothly as this one, and I give full credit to Cheri for that. There were no missteps or miscommunications; Cheri acted and performed very professionally at all times and always kept our interests uppermost. It was a pleasure working with someone as experienced and competent as Cheri and we recommend her without any hesitation. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Prescott Valley, AZ

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.

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