Richmond Home Appraisals by Ron Harlow
Simple Advice for a Good Appraisal
A simple piece of advice for mortgage borrowers: When an appraiser calls to set up an inspection, ask one important question: Do you live in the area?
An out-of-town appraiser often has no knowledge of many of the factors—such as school systems, neighborhood prestige, similarities/differences between nearby markets (vital in selecting comparables)—that are all important elements of an accurate valuation.
The borrower can tell an appraiser, “thanks, but no thanks” if he or she is from out of the area, and demand that the mortgage company send an experienced, qualified local appraiser.
Your Local Richmond VA Appraiser
Ron Harlow is a certified, FHA-approved residential appraiser in the state of Virginia. A Richmond native with more than 25 years’ experience in the Central Virginia market, he has appraised more than 6,000 properties. All work is performed by Ron Harlow; no trainees or junior appraisers are utilized in any aspect of the appraisal process. Learn more about Ron.Click to see the areas of Central Virginia we serve:
