Residential appraisal review
An appraisal review evaluates the quality of another appraiser’s work for a defined purpose. Alpha Appraisal provides residential appraisal review services in King, Snohomish and Skagit Counties. Agree on the review scope and whether a separate opinion of value is needed before ordering.
What does an appraisal review examine?
A review can examine the property description, effective date, scope, data, analysis and support for an appraisal’s conclusions. The engagement identifies which parts of the report will be reviewed and how much independent research is needed. A disagreement with a value conclusion does not, by itself, demonstrate an error.
Does a review include a new value?
Only when the agreed assignment includes the reviewer’s own opinion of value. A review focused on the quality of an existing report and an assignment developing a separate value opinion answer different questions. Tell us which result your attorney, co-owner or other intended user needs. Appraisal Institute guidance on review scope.
When two appraisals disagree
First compare property interests, effective dates, intended uses, assumptions and scopes. Then examine property characteristics, measured areas, condition, comparable selection, adjustments and reconciliation. Averaging two conclusions does not explain their differences. A review can identify supported strengths, material omissions and questions that require further investigation.
Hypothetical example: different effective dates
Two reports for the same home reach different values, but one addresses today and the other a date two years earlier. Before comparing their conclusions, confirm each report’s effective date, property condition and intended use. A difference may reflect different assignments rather than an error. This is an illustration, not a client case.
What should you provide?
Describe the property, reason for the review, reports involved, intended users and deadline. After engagement and instructions for secure delivery, provide complete reports with addenda, sketches and relevant records. Identify specific concerns without requesting a predetermined conclusion. Keep confidential legal and financial documents out of the initial quote form.
Inspection, research and fees
The need for inspection and independent market research depends on the assignment. A historical review must address the relevant effective date and available evidence. Review fees and timing are quoted for the report volume, complexity and agreed scope. An appraisal review does not decide legal rights or guarantee a settlement outcome.
Alpha Appraisal serves King, Snohomish and Skagit Counties. Request a review quote with the address, purpose, number of reports and deadline. Call 425-753-1971 or email dustin.labrasseur@gmail.com.
About the appraiser
Dustin LaBrasseur, Washington Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, credential 1703357. View the appraiser’s credentials. Content updated October 3, 2026.
