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Georgia Property Valuation Resources
Straightforward answers about appraisals, property taxes, and getting your property ready for an appraiser's visit.
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What Is a Home Appraisal?
A home appraisal is an independent, professional opinion of a property's market value, prepared by a licensed appraiser using inspection and comparable-sales analysis.
Read MoreHow Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?
Most residential appraisals are completed within a few business days to two weeks, depending on scope, scheduling, and the complexity of the assignment.
Read MoreHow Much Does a Home Appraisal Cost?
Appraisal fees vary based on property type, location, and the purpose of the assignment — get an exact quote through our intake process.
Read MoreWhat Does an Appraiser Look For?
Appraisers evaluate a property's size, condition, layout, systems, upgrades, and site characteristics relative to comparable homes in the market.
Read MoreHow Are Comparable Sales Selected?
Appraisers select recently sold properties that are similar in location, size, age, and condition, then adjust for differences to estimate market value.
Read MoreAppraisal vs. CMA
A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from a real estate agent is a pricing tool, while a licensed appraisal is an independent, standards-based opinion of value.
Read MoreAppraisal vs. Automated Home Value Estimate
Automated valuation models rely on public data and algorithms, while a licensed appraisal includes a property-specific inspection and professional judgment.
Read MoreWhat Is a Date-of-Death Appraisal?
A date-of-death (retrospective) appraisal establishes a property's value as of a specific past date, commonly used for estate and tax purposes.
Read MoreDo I Need an Appraisal for Probate?
Executors, administrators, and attorneys often use independent appraisals to establish supportable property values during probate.
Read MoreHow Is a Home Appraised During Divorce?
During divorce, an independent appraisal provides both parties and the court with a neutral, supportable opinion of a marital property's value.
Read MoreRetrospective Appraisal Explained
A retrospective appraisal determines a property's value as of a past effective date rather than the current date.
Read MoreHow Georgia Property Assessments Work
Georgia counties assess property value annually for tax purposes — understanding this process is the first step in evaluating a potential appeal.
Read MoreGeorgia Property Tax Appeal Appraisal
Appealing a property tax assessment in Georgia? An independent residential appraisal with comparable sales and market analysis can help support your case — and you generally have only 45 days from your Annual Notice of Assessment to file.
Read MoreFair Market Value vs. Assessed Value
Fair market value reflects what a property would likely sell for, while assessed value is a county's valuation used to calculate property taxes.
Read MoreHow to Appeal Property Taxes in Georgia
A complete step-by-step walkthrough of the Georgia property tax appeal process — deadlines, filing methods, appeal avenues, and evidence.
Read MoreGeorgia Property Tax Appeal Evidence Checklist
A practical, printable-style checklist of everything worth gathering before a Georgia property tax appeal.
Read MorePreparing for a Board of Equalization Hearing
What the Board of Equalization does, how to organize your evidence, and what to avoid arguing at your hearing.
Read MoreWhat to Do When County Property Records Are Wrong
Common Georgia county property record errors and how to get them corrected before or during a tax appeal.
Read MoreCan an Appraisal Help Lower Property Taxes?
What an appraisal can establish, what the county actually decides, and when ordering one may or may not be worthwhile.
Read MoreHome Appraisal Preparation Checklist
Tidy up, list recent improvements, and gather relevant documents before your appraiser's visit to help the process go smoothly.
Read MoreDocuments to Give Your Appraiser
A recent survey, list of upgrades, prior appraisal, or relevant legal documents can help support an accurate and efficient appraisal.
Read MorePre-Listing Appraisal Guide
An independent opinion of value before you set your listing price — how it differs from an agent's CMA and when it's worth ordering.
Read MoreUsing an Appraisal to Remove PMI
How an independent, current appraisal can support a private mortgage insurance (PMI) removal request with your lender.
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