01 / PRIVATE APPRAISALS
Compare the work behind the fee.
An estate appraisal may need a value from an earlier date. A divorce appraisal may come with requirements from an attorney. Share those details when asking for a price, so the quote covers the report you actually need.
The property
Give the address, property type and any unusual features. Size, condition and access can affect the work involved.
The assignment
Explain who will use the report, why they need it and which date the value must reflect.
The deadline
Ask when the visit and report can be completed, and whether a rush request changes the fee. Confirm the scope, total fee and timing in writing.
02 / VA HOME LOANS
A VA fee is a separate figure.
The VA publishes a fee schedule for its home-loan appraisals. It does not set The Appraising Group's private prices for estate, divorce or other assignments.
For Allentown's Lehigh County, the saved schedule uses the Pennsylvania state row. Elsewhere in Pennsylvania, check the property's county for a separate listing and different timeliness.
Source: VA Appraisal Fees and Timeliness Table (PDF), effective May 1, 2026. Source checked October 30, 2026.