09/04/2026
If you are curious about the home appraisal process and what an appraisal includes, here is a great informational post from Authority Appraisals.
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Many people think an appraisal is just “someone giving a number.”
In reality, professional appraisal services involve much more than that.
A residential appraisal may include:
• Researching comparable sales
• Measuring and analyzing the property
• Reviewing market conditions
• Evaluating location, condition, updates, and features
• Verifying public records and property details
• Providing an independent, defensible opinion of value
One thing we often see is confusion between automated estimates and a professional appraisal.
Online estimates can be useful starting points, but they may miss important details that affect value — especially in St. Louis neighborhoods where property styles, conditions, and block-to-block differences can vary significantly.
Appraisal services are often used for:
✔ Estate and trust matters
✔ Divorce situations
✔ Pre-listing decisions
✔ Private sales
✔ PMI removal
✔ Measurement and square footage verification
✔ Commercial property analysis
From a valuation standpoint, every assignment depends on the purpose of the appraisal and the specific property involved.
Before making a major real estate decision, it may help to get an objective valuation.
Authority Appraisals can help with private appraisal questions in the St. Louis area.
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