Neighborhood Research & "Comp Checks":

San Diego Appraisers would be more than happy to direct you to utilize an AVM (Automated Valuation Model) to gain a better understanding of value for your clients property, but we do not engage in comp checks, or value checks, and can't give an opinion of value or value range for a subject property without doing a full appraisal. Two free options for AVM's are from www.eppraisal.com or www.zillow.com.

"Comp checks" are commonly abused as a telemarking tool, that enables a person to call various Appraisers until a certain value can be promised. This tactic was and still is common. In most cases, most do not realize that these "comp checks" are being used to pressure appraisers for value. This promise is known as giving a predetermined value. Giving a predetermined value is strictly prohibed by the authorities and will not be given by anyone at San Diego Appraisers. "Comp checks" are legal only if the client requests solds with a (specific) given criteria. When a client asks for the Appraiserss opinion about the sales results of the search, it is an opinion which would not be credible without going through the entire appraisal process and is also prohibited.

We would be more than happy to research neighborhood sales data using an Automated Valuation Model, So login in now, and order yours.

To find out more about comp checks, please visit http://sandiegoappraisers.typepad.com/san_diego_appraisers/