Practice Areas
Our company specializes in the following areas:
Eliminate Valuation Variance. We provide USPAP-compliant forensics for CPAs, Litigators, and Institutional Investors who require a bulletproof legal position, not just a number.
Providing the forensic accuracy required for litigation, estate settlement, and matrimonial dissolution. Certified reports engineered to withstand the highest levels of scrutiny in New York State courts.
Valuation is no longer just about square footage; it’s about BTU efficiency and statutory compliance. We provide the forensic data required to capture the 10–15% "Green Premium" often missed by generalist appraisers.*
A divorce appraisal requires a well-established, professional document that will hold up to a judge.
Unbiased, objective and fair analysis that will hold up under cross-examination.
Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. We are here to guide you through the real estate asset portion.
Don't just guess your home's worth—know it.
Accurate Appraisals provides expert property valuation services that ensures you sell your home for what it's truly worth, no matter the market conditions.
A lender needs an appraisal providing an opinion of market value to ensure a loan is adequately collateralized. Typically we work through appraisal management companies, or AMCs, to provide this service. If you require a real estate appraisal service for the purposes of a lending transaction in Staten Island contact us today!
Our Pre-Listing Valuation Service gives you bulletproof numbers, lender-aligned methodology, and professional credibility that turns price objections into signed contracts.
It could be that an "appraisal" really isn't something that you feel you need - but you certainly do need some assistance gathering data about local area and property sales data. Believe us, we know the complexities of purchasing a house and we understand what you are going through. Accurate Appraisals can provide advice for you to make an knowledgeable buying decision with consulting services specially tailored to your needs. We understand the complexities of buying a home and know what you are going through.
To help the appraisal go as smoothly as possible we generally recommend you take the following actions and prepare the listed documents, if available, for the appraiser.
Checklist:
Unlock all padlocks on the property.
Keep a leash on pets or remove them from the property.
Make sure all areas of the home are accessible.
Remove any snow that will prevent access to the property.
Verify lock box combination and access keys are accessible, and do not lock the storm door from the inside.
Remove locks, furniture, clothing, boxes, or anything that may prevent entry to the attic, crawl spaces, furnace, and water heater. (FHA/VA)
Remove unneeded clutter from attic and crawl space so areas are accessible. (FHA/VA)
Safety equipment in house installed and working properly.
Replace light bulbs so rooms have adequate lighting.
Remove photographs of people from every room.
Outbuildings such as garages, sheds, pool houses, cabanas, etc. need to be accessible. (FHA/VA)
Ensure furnace and water heater are accessible.
Confirm heating and air conditioning are operational. (FHA/VA)
Ensure home appliances are unloaded such as the dishwasher, washer machine, dryer, etc. (FHA/VA)
Address any exposed wiring in living area and install faceplates covers if missing.
Repair small things like leaky faucets, missing door handles, and trim. (Recommendation) (FHA/VA)
Mow your yard and trim your bushes or trees (Recommendation)
Remove photographs of people from every room. (Underwriter requirement)
Documents:
A survey or plot map of the property and building (if readily available).
Copy of original house plans if available.
Records on the purchase of the property in the last three years.
Information on any written private agreements, such as a shared driveway with a neighbor.
A list of any personal property that is part of the home and you intend to be sold with the home, such as an oven, or a washer and dryer.
Title policy that lists encroachments or easements.
Most recent real estate tax bill and or legal description of the property.
Any inspection reports, or other recent reports for termites, EIFS (synthetic stucco) wall systems, your septic system and your well.
A list of any major home improvements and enhancements (for example, the addition of central air conditioning or roof repairs). Please include the purchase and installation date, along with permit confirmation if available.
If applicable, provide the condominium budget and year-end statement.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN APPRAISAL
With a proper plan in place both the appraiser and homeowner can enjoy an easier inspection process. This helps the appraiser continue to provide services for the rest of the clients scheduled that day.
Being organized and prepared is greatly appreciated by all parties involved. Together we can keep the valuation process moving right on schedule!