An apprasal is a detailed evaluation made by a professional appraiser. This is required by a lender to assure that the property is of sufficient value to secure the loan.
A professional appraiser will inspect a property and compare it to other similar homes in the area. From there, a fair market value is determined. Unless you plan on paying all cash for a property, you will likely need a home appraisal.
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