Residential Home Appraisal

Need a reliable residential home appraisal in Phoenix or the surrounding areas? Master Appraisal Services provides accurate, lender-ready home valuations backed by over 25 years of local experience.

Expertise & Efficiency

Master Appraisal Services, a cornerstone of the Arizona real estate landscape, has been delivering expert appraisal services for over two decades. Based in Mesa, Arizona, this FHA-certified firm is known for its comprehensive understanding of the Phoenix area real estate market, including Maricopa and Pinal Counties.

Steve Leavitt, a seasoned appraiser with over 25 years of experience
Unique blend of practical knowledge, professional integrity, and commitment to high standards
Meticulous attention to detail with swift service delivery

Clients have consistently praised Master Appraisal Services for their professionalism, efficiency, and the accuracy of their property valuations. Reviews highlight the company's reliable service and the ability to provide clear, comprehensive, and defensible appraisal reports that meet or exceed federal and state guidelines.

When Do I Need A Home Appraisal?

A home is often the single, largest financial asset anybody owns. Knowing its true value means you can make the right financial decisions. If you're selling your home, an appraisal helps you set the most appropriate value. If you're buying, it makes sure you don't overpay. If you're engaged in an estate settlement or divorce, it ensures that property is divided fairly.

Buying or selling a home
Refinancing
Divorce
Estate / probate
Tax appeal
Pre-listing pricing

A few other reasons for ordering an appraisal report include:

To obtain a loan
If you would like to lower your property tax burden
To establish the replacement cost of PMI
To fight high property taxes
To settle an estate
To offer you an edge when purchasing real estate
To find a reasonable sales price when selling real estate
To defend your rights in a condemnation case
Government agencies such as the IRS need an appraisal on every property

What Does The Home Appraisal Contain?

Each report reflects a credible estimate of value and must identify the following:

The client and other intended users
The intended use of the report
The purpose of the assignment
The type of value reported and the definition of the value reported
The effective date of the appraiser's opinions and conclusions
Relevant property characteristics, including location attributes, physical attributes, legal attributes, economic attributes, the real property interest valued, and Non real estate items included in the appraisal, such as personal property, including trade fixtures and intangible items
All known: easements, restrictions, encumbrances, leases, reservations, covenants, contracts, declarations, special assessments, ordinances, and other items of a similar nature
Division of interest, such as fractional interest, physical segment and partial holding
The scope of work used to complete the assignment.

Why Choose Master Appraisal Services?

Choosing Master Appraisal Services means opting for a company that values honesty, integrity, and transparency. For those in need of reliable, accurate, and efficient property appraisal services in the Phoenix area, Master Appraisal Services stands out as a premier choice. Our long-standing reputation, built on decades of service and community engagement, underscores our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

Meet Your Appraiser - Steve Leavitt

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Steve Leavitt, owner of Master Appraisal Services, has over 25 years of experience appraising residential properties across Maricopa County. He is FHA-approved and frequently handles complex, luxury, and legal appraisal assignments referred by other professionals.

✔ Licensed Arizona Real Estate Appraiser
✔ FHA Approved Appraiser
✔ 25+ Years Local Experience
✔ Serving Maricopa & Pinal Counties

Home Appraisal FAQs

How Long Does An Appraisal Take?

Most appraisal appointments are available within a few days.

Depending on the size of the home, an appraiser can spend anywhere from 1 to 4+ hours at your home, and additional time at the office completing the appraisal report.

Once the inspection is done, the appraisal is not yet complete. An appraiser needs to take the information collected from the visit and compile it into a detailed report using comparable sales, market data, a quality rating, and a final valuation of the home.

The office work after the appraisal inspection can take anywhere from 2–48 hours or more depending on the complexity of the property being appraised.

How Much Does A Home Appraisal Cost?

House appraisal costs vary by company, but generally start around $500 and increase depending on the location, size of the property, availability of comparable sales, and any unique or complex features of the home.

What Do Appraisers Look For?

In addition to square footage and overall condition, appraisers also look for safety hazards and issues that could affect the home’s value or loan eligibility. Different loan types (VA, FHA, Conventional) each have their own requirements, and sometimes lenders have additional standards as well.

In many ways, an appraiser performs a mini-inspection of the property.

Common things an appraiser evaluates include:

Exterior & Interior condition
Stairs and safety features
Paint condition
Roof condition
Structural integrity
Rotting or bare wood
Utilities and home systems
Size of home, lot size, and number of bedrooms/bathrooms

Schedule A Home Appraisal

We welcome you to look through our website, review appraisal services, and learn more about our expert appraisers to see if we are a good fit for your needs.

Order an appraisal by calling: (480) 881-2449
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