HOME APPRAISALS · ALLENTOWN, PA
Allentown appraisal
questions, answered.
How long will the visit take? What should you have ready? Here are the practical answers before you order.
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
3300 Lehigh St · Allentown, PA 18103
Cost & timing
How much does an Allentown home appraisal cost?
Private appraisals are quoted for the property, purpose and deadline. Give us the address and confirm the fee before work begins.
The published VA schedule lists $650 for a Pennsylvania single-family home, effective May 1, 2026. This is a VA-program fee, not our private appraisal price. Read the fee guide and source →
How long will the appraisal take?
A typical single-family visit takes 30 minutes–2 hours; a larger or more complex property may take up to 3 hours. The lender-related process usually takes about 1–3 weeks, including research, report writing and lender review. These are planning ranges, not a private-report turnaround promise. See the timing guide or ask about your deadline.
When would I need an appraisal?
An appraisal can support a sale or purchase decision, an estate settlement, a divorce, a tax matter or a lending request. The intended use determines the scope. If a lender, attorney or other recipient needs the report, ask about their requirements before ordering.
Estates & divorce
Can a report value a home as of a past date?
Yes. A retrospective appraisal develops an opinion of value for a past effective date, such as a date of death. Tell us the date your attorney or tax adviser needs and the purpose of the report so the scope can be discussed.
Does every probate property need a formal appraisal?
Ask your attorney to confirm how the property is being treated and whether a formal appraisal would support the value needed for the matter. Share those instructions when you contact us about a probate appraisal.
What should we agree on before a divorce appraisal?
Confirm the valuation date and intended use with your attorney. Establish who is engaging the appraiser, who will receive the report and who may rely on it. The appraisal provides an opinion of property value; your attorney handles the legal division and buyout terms.
The appraisal process
What does an appraiser actually do?
The appraiser examines relevant property and market information to develop an independent opinion of value. Depending on the assignment, that can include property observations, comparable sales, public records, building costs or income information. The report explains the analysis supporting the conclusion.
Is an appraisal the same as a home inspection?
No. An appraisal addresses value. A home inspection evaluates the accessible structure and systems, such as the roof, heating, plumbing and electrical systems. An appraisal visit does not replace a full home inspection.
Is my agent’s market analysis an appraisal?
A comparative market analysis, or CMA, is a broker’s pricing opinion. An appraisal develops an independent opinion of value for an agreed purpose and effective date. Ask the person or organization receiving the document which type they require.
Preparing for a visit
How should I prepare the home?
Arrange access and clear the way to the areas the appraiser needs to see, including equipment such as furnaces and water heaters. Make exterior walls accessible for measurement. The visit may include documenting the layout, taking photographs and observing the home’s condition.
Which documents are helpful?
If available, gather a survey or plot map, title information about easements or encroachments, recent inspection reports and the latest property tax bill. For a listed or pending sale, have the listing information and purchase agreement ready. Ask which documents are relevant to your assignment.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
Let’s start with
the property address.
Tell us what’s happening with the home and who needs the report. We can discuss the request, timing and a quote.