The home and the site
The appraiser looks at the home and its site. The agreed visit may include measurements, photographs, room counts and observations of the interior and exterior. Lot access, parking, the garage, porches and other improvements are part of the property information to consider.
Explain visible damage and repairs openly. Bring dates and records for additions, renovations, water damage or roof work so the appraiser can distinguish what is there now from what changed.
What the visit cannot tell you
An appraisal is an opinion of value. It does not replace a home inspection or a specialist investigation of structural, electrical, plumbing or environmental concerns. An appraiser may observe a problem without diagnosing its cause.
The market work after the visit
The visit does not produce the value by itself. The appraiser analyzes recent sales of similar homes and considers differences in size, condition, quality, location and features. The report explains how that evidence relates to your property.
Before the appointment
Ask which areas need to be accessible. Gather a short list of improvements, known defects and any relevant plans or permits. In Woodbury, give the complete property address so the assignment starts with the right property and local records.