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Appraisal Appeal & Dispute
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An Appraisal Appeal or Dispute Service assists clients in challenging or reviewing an appraisal they believe is inaccurate or unfair. This service involves a detailed analysis of the original appraisal report to identify potential errors, overlooked data, or unsupported conclusions. We help clients prepare a well-documented appeal by providing market evidence, comparable sales, and professional valuation insights to support a more accurate property value and effectively communicate their case to lenders, agencies, or other reviewing parties.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Appraisal Appeal & Dispute
What is an appraisal appeal and when should I file one?
An appraisal appeal (called a Reconsideration of Value or ROV) is a formal request that your lender review and potentially revise the appraised value of your home. You should file an ROV when you believe the appraisal contains factual errors, used inappropriate comparable sales, or applied incorrect adjustments. ROVs are typically more successful when supported by specific, documented evidence rather than disagreement with the value alone.
How do I challenge a low appraisal?
Effective ROV strategy includes: (1) identify specific factual errors (square footage, room count, condition), (2) identify better comparable sales the appraiser missed, (3) document features the appraisal undervalued or omitted, and (4) submit a written ROV through your lender with supporting evidence. We provide ROV review services where we analyze the appraisal, identify weaknesses, and prepare supporting documentation.
Can you provide a second appraisal to dispute the first?
Yes. An independent second appraisal can support an ROV or serve as evidence in negotiations. However, lenders typically rely on their own ordered appraisal and may not accept your second appraisal directly — though they may use it as input for an ROV or order a third party review. We provide independent appraisals for ROV support and lender-side review services where engaged.
What’s the difference between an appraisal review and a second appraisal?
An appraisal review evaluates whether an existing appraisal complies with USPAP and produces a credible value — without producing a new opinion of value. A second appraisal is a separate, independent appraisal producing its own value opinion. Reviews are typically faster and lower cost. Second appraisals are more comprehensive and produce a competing value indication. The right tool depends on what your case needs.
How often do ROVs succeed?
Success rates vary widely. ROVs based on documented factual errors (square footage corrections, missed comps, room count corrections) have higher success rates than ROVs based solely on disagreement with value. Well-documented ROVs with specific evidence and a clear technical argument are far more likely to result in revised values than emotional appeals. Our review services focus on building the strongest possible technical case.
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