Thanks to our proprietary workflow and reporting software, the difference is minimal- an evaluation is completed and signed by a highly trained data analyst whereas the restricted appraisal is completed and signed by a certified general appraiser. Both evaluations and restricted appraisals are completed to the same standards and subject to a rigorous quality assurance review. Our team will walk you through the process to ensure you have the product for your specific need.

Great question, the names are very similar, so this is often confusing. USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) allows for two types of appraisals, appraisal reports and restricted appraisal reports. The use of the word restricted can be concerning to some; however, this term means simplified or condensed. Therefore, an appraisal report is lengthy whereas a restricted appraisal report (which we provide at Rapid Valuations) is simpler and condensed because the client doesn’t require all of the extra detail provided in a lengthy appraisal report. Getting back to the analogy, why buy the Cadillac when a Chevy or GMC will do? Most importantly, both types meet the qualifications of a certified appraisal as long as completed by an appraiser with a certified general license.

A desktop inspection consists of identifying a property via a digital inspection. The digital inspection includes looking at each property via maps such as aerial, soils, topography and flood plain as well as google earth. Our products with a physical inspection, couple the digital inspection along with an in-person inspection of the subject property. During this inspection we take pictures to document the property within our report. Both options produce high quality results.

My high school football coach used to say, “the small things you do when no one is watching matter the most”. This is true for our team at Rapid Valuations. Every day our team is researching, analyzing, and writing comparable sales for our extensive database. In fact, we have almost 14,000 sales throughout the state! By having the most up-to-date database coupled with our proprietary report writing software we can complete evaluations and appraisals faster and more efficiently than our peers. The great thing is we pass along these efficiencies to our customers through the lowest fees in the industry, so everyone wins!

Thanks to our team of certified general appraisers, we have you covered! We can work with our extensive network of certified general appraisers across the state to make sure your needs are met.