BROWN VALUATION SERVICES, INC.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

An appraisal begins with the identification of the Scope of Work. This defines a number of variables including: the type of property to be appraised, the ownership interest, the extent and type of research undertaken, and the extent and type of analysis applied. After defining the various Scope of Work items, the appraiser typically begins the assignment with an inspection of the subject property. The inspection provides information on the type and quality of construction, the measured building area, building height, construction components, type and quality of site improvements, landscaping, location, access, and so on. inspection of the comparable sale and rental properties, the appraiser confirms the veracity of the data through sources deemed reliable. This often involves a call to the buyer, seller or agent involved in the transaction.