What happens during the site visit?
The site (your house) will be visited by the appraiser (usually Janet Williams or Cherie Laffin) and one or more assistants. Most visits take between 15 and 45 minutes. While Janet or Cherie looks at your property, it will be measured and photographed by her assistant. Blueprints, if available, are helpful. At the end of the visit, the appraiser will ask a series of questions about the property, which include age of the house, improvements made since purchase (or within the last five years), etc. At this time, you may wish to point out any special features (good or bad) or ask any questions you may have. The appraiser will not be able to answer valuation questions at this time since the valuation is performed back at the office. Also, unless you are the client, this would be a violation of confidentiality regulations.
