Residential Real Estate Appraisals
in Western North Carolina

Servicing
Buncombe | Haywood | Henderson | Jackson | Madison | McDowell | Transylvania

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Appraisal Services:

  • Whether planning for the future or managing a loved one’s estate, we provide appraisals to ensure an objective and comprehensive evaluation of property assets.

  • During life transitions, such as divorce, we deliver impartial property valuations to support equitable asset division.

  • Planning to sell your home? We’ll help you determine the right asking price with a detailed appraisal, setting you up for success in the market.

  • Before you buy, gain peace of mind by understanding the market value of the property you’re considering to ensure you make an informed investment decision.

  • We work closely with lenders to provide reliable appraisals that meet the requirements for both conventional and FHA insured loans, helping streamline the lending process.

Whatever your situation, we are dedicated to providing independent, objective and impartial valuation services that are tailored to your specific needs.

Your Trusted Partner for Residential Appraisals in Western North Carolina.

We’re honored to serve homeowners, buyers, and professionals across Western North Carolina, including:

  • Buncombe County

  • Haywood County

  • Henderson County

  • Jackson County

  • Madison County

  • McDowell County

  • Transylvania County

With deep local knowledge and a commitment to excellence, we’re here to help you make confident decisions about your property. Let’s work together!

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James Ballard - Owner/Lead Appraiser of Carolina Appraisal Services, LLC

James Ballard - Owner & Lead Appraiser

NC Certified Residential Appraiser (License #A9076)
Carolina Appraisal Services, LLC.

Experience You Can Trust

Every home is unique, and providing an informed valuation requires both expertise and impartial analysis. Here’s a glimpse of property types we’ve appraised in the past:

  • Single-Family Residences

  • Investment Properties

  • Condominiums & Townhomes

  • Estates & Luxury Homes

  • New Construction Projects

  • Manufactured Homes

  • Lakefront & Waterfront Properties

  • Vacant Land

  • Complex Assignments

  • 2-4 Unit Residential Income Properties

No matter the property type, we’re committed to providing detailed, professional valuations that tell the full story of your home or investment.

 FAQs

  • The Appraisal Process can be broken down into 6 general steps and are as follows:

    1. Problem Identification (identify intended use & users, effective date of the opinion of value and all relevant characteristics).

    2. Identify the Scope of Work (determine what kind of data is needed to complete the appraisal competently).

    3. Applicable Data Collection and Analysis (research market area data, subject property data and comparable property data).

    4. Application of the Approaches to Value (use data collected in step 3 to complete the best suited approaches to value).

    5. Reconciliation (explain findings and report findings).

    6. Report Defined Value (submit completed report to the identified client(s) stated in the Scope of Work).

  • There are three approaches to value appraisers use:

    1. Sales Comparison Approach – This approach is the most frequently developed approach in a market value assignment and compares the Subject property to similar (comparable) properties.

    2. Income Approach – This approach to value typically applies to income producing properties (duplexes, multiplexes, etc) for which income and expenses are readily available and used to form an opinion of market value. But caution is encouraged since income and expense figures reflect a property’s past performance and will not necessarily reflect future projections.

    3. Cost Approach – This approach is applicable for unique properties (government buildings, historical properties, etc) and newly constructed improvements when the type of value in the assignment is insurance value.

  • Appraisers pick comparable properties using a variety of factors such as square footage, quality levels, condition of improvements, acreage, sale date, etc. Due to many properties being unique, an appraiser may use selected comparable sales to bracket one or more of the Subject’s pertinent characteristics, and other sales to bracket the remaining characteristics, then reconcile their adjusted values to derive an opinion of value.

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To ensure we provide you with the best service possible, please include the property address and/or parcel identification number, along with a brief description of the purpose of your appraisal. We look forward to assisting you!