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Appraisal Services for Home Buyers

Get Confidence in Your Purchase

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make. Accurate Appraisals of North Carolina helps buyers by providing independent, professional appraisals to verify a property’s true market value before you commit.

When to Order
  • Before making an offer on a property

  • During contract contingencies

  • Prior to final loan approval

What We Provide
  • A USPAP-compliant appraisal report

  • Detailed inspection and measurement of the property

  • Analysis of local market data and comparable sales

  • Clear explanation of valuation methods and results

Why Do Buyers Need an Appraisal?
  • To ensure you are paying a fair price
  • To verify the home’s condition and value matches the asking price

  • To avoid surprises in resale or refinancing later

  • To have an objective opinion for negotiations or loan approvals

Home Buyer Checklist

Tips to Prepare for Your Home Appraisal

Buying a home is exciting but can be stressful. Use this checklist to help you get ready for your appraisal and make the process go smoothly.

Gather important documents

Purchase contract, listing sheet, previous appraisal (if available)

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white house under maple trees
Make sure the property is accessible

Unlock gates, doors, and any locked areas like garages or basements

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white wooden house during daytime
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white and black building during daytime
Clean and tidy your home

Clear clutter to allow easy access for the appraiser

Replace any burned-out lightbulbs

So every room is well lit

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white and brown short coated dog in black steel cage
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white wooden cabinet near window
Secure pets

Arrange for them to be out of the way during the inspection

Make a list of updates

Note any recent upgrades, such as a new roof, HVAC system, kitchen remodel, or flooring.

Before the Appraisal

During the Appraisal

  • Be available to answer questions but avoid following the appraiser throughout the inspection

  • Provide access to all areas of the home, including outbuildings if applicable

  • Offer information on recent improvements or neighborhood changes

After the Appraisal

  • Review the appraisal report carefully when received

  • Use the report to negotiate or confirm your purchase price

  • Keep the report for future reference or refinancing needs

How Long Does It Take?

Most property inspections take 30–60 minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the home.

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woman in gray tank top and blue denim jeans sitting on bed
Fix minor repairs

that could impact value (leaky faucets, broken windows, etc.)

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Questions?

We’re happy to help you get ready. Contact us if you’re unsure about anything or want to confirm what the appraiser will need to see.

📧 Email: info@accurateappraisalsofnc.com.

Accurate Appraisals of North Carolina, Inc.

Expert appraisals in coastal North Carolina areas.

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rbraun@appraisal-us.com

910-632-0509

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Residential Appraisals

  • Primary and secondary mortgages

  • Estate planning, Estate Settlement

  • Pre-listing and FSBO pricing

  • PMI removal

  • Cash purchases

  • Investment properties

  • Bail Bonds

We do not currently appraise commercial properties.

  • Jacksonville

  • Sneads Ferry

  • Hampstead

  • Topsail Island

  • Surf City

  • Wilmington

  • Burgaw

  • Hubert

  • Maple Hill

  • Maysville

  • Holly Ridge

  • Surrounding counties

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