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Above It All Appraisal
5.0(
9
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Serving Salt Lake City, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Keven is awesome!!! He is a great communicator, he knows his stuff, and his turn around time blew me awayâ I had a full appraisal the same day. Thank you for being an amazing human, an amazing appraiser, and for all of your kindness. Highly recommend."
Response time1 hour
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mountain High Appraisal Services
4.3(
6
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Serving Salt Lake City, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse was amazing to work with, even after we had to cancel the first time he made it out the second time and did the appraisal, we were in a time crunch and he made it happen …..thank you, thank you he is definitely a top notch professional. He did so many compareables that we feel like it was a fair and honest appraisal….as it should be! My son wanted it done by someone that had no interest in the situation that could be fair for both parties and he felt like that’s exactly what he got."
Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Rocky Mountain Appraisal Group
5.0(
1
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Serving Salt Lake City, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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.

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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David Kevitch
4.9(
67
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Serving Salt Lake City, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazingly well. Working with David lowered my blood pressure during these transactions and gave me a trusted agent through difficult negotiations. I didn't think much of the skills needed to be a good real estate agent until I worked with David. Determining a sales price, timing of listings, dealing with offers and counter-offers, and on one occasion his knowledge of real estate law saved and made me unknown thousands of dollars and allowed us to live in the home we dreamed of. David is a well-organized professional and it makes a huge difference. It is easy to compare him to the agents on the other side of sales we have been involved in and we have felt very lucky to have David working for us."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Salt Lake City, UT

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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