Appraisal Services
Different situations call for different appraisals. The main difference is how much the appraiser sees — from a full walk-through to no visit at all.
Three Service Types
On-site Inspection
The appraiser visits and inspects the full property, inside and out, with measurements, photos, and comparable-sales analysis. The defensible standard for any formal use.
- Property visit
- Full interior + exterior
- Turnaround
- 3–7 days
- Cost
- Highest
- Best for
- Court, IRS, legal use
Desktop Appraisal
A lighter valuation without a full interior visit — built from MLS, public records, and existing data. Faster and lower cost, for less formal needs.
- Property visit
- Exterior only, or none
- Turnaround
- 1–5 days
- Cost
- Lowest
- Best for
- Informal or preliminary
Litigation Work
A second opinion on an existing appraisal — desk review on paper, or field review with a visit. Common in divorce, estate disputes, or challenging a valuation in court.
- Property visit
- None, or a verifying visit
- Turnaround
- 2–7 days
- Cost
- Varies
- Best for
- Disputes & court challenges
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Use Case
Property Types
Detached house
Standalone homes on their own lots.
Condo
Condos and co-ops within larger complexes.
Townhouse
Attached and semi-attached townhomes and row houses.
Manufactured home
Factory-built homes, valued with their land or site.
2-4 unit multi-family
Duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes valued as residential.
Land
Vacant or unimproved parcels, valued on their own.
Commercial Appraisals
Office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties are more complex than residential and often need custom scoping. Browse appraisers who list commercial expertise, then message them directly for a scope and quote.
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Don't Need a Formal Appraisal?
Meridian is a Calculated Valuation Model (CVM) — a fast, data-driven estimate for when a full appraisal isn't required. Built for lenders gauging portfolio risk, agents prepping listings, and anyone who wants a quick number without the formality.
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