MARKET STATS: Home sale prices in our market

MARKET STATS: Rental prices in our market

FAQ: Below are the most frequently asked questions regarding our real estate appraisal services:

How much are the homes selling for in my neighborhood?

We would need to take a detailed look at the market conditions of your neighborhood before answering that question. A full and thorough analysis of your market area is provided in your appraisal report.

In the meantime….here are the housing prices AND how long it’s taking a home to sell in the Philadelphia Metro area broken down by county.

Hopefully this will provide you some insight into our housing market.

How much are the homes renting for in my neighborhood?

Similar to the homes sales – a detailed analysis is required.

But, we can provide you with a breakdown of the cost of home rentals in our market area.

We also provide a rental analysis service for investors who find this helpful when they are trying to decide how much to charge for rent.

How much does an appraisal cost?

Zen Appraisals exclusively offers custom appraisal reports.

We will be happy to go over your options so that you can make an informed decision that best serves your specific purpose.

All of our reports are custom built and our appraisal fees are based upon our Client’s individual needs.

When you call us you will quickly realize that we understand you have many choices and are deciding which company is best for you.

Which is why we will ask you a few questions, provide you with the information you need, and will always be happy to answer all of your appraisal concerns.

How soon can you begin working on my home appraisal?

We are typically able to offer appointments within a week.

All appointments are set for a date/time that best suits your schedule.

If this is an urgent matter, we will do our very best to accommodate your needs.

When/How will I receive my appraisal report?

Appraisal reports are sent as a pdf via email within a week of full payment.

What type of payment do you accept?

We accept Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle, Cash App and Credit Card.

The fee is collected at the time of the appraisal appointment.

What is included in my appraisal fee?

The fee collected at the time of the appraisal is for the appraisal and its contents only.

The appraisal fee does not include any form of court testimony or court appearance by the Appraiser.

Fees associated with these services are negotiated with the Appraiser, in writing, on a case by case basis outside the ordering process.

What type of properties can you appraise?

We are residential real estate appraisers professionally estimating values of:

Single family homes, multi-family homes (up to 4 units), condominiums and vacant land since 2004.

Zen Appraisals specializes in unique, high-end and complex residential properties.

We do not appraise commercial or mixed-use properties.

What areas do you appraise properties?

Pennsylvania counties of:

  • Montgomery
  • Bucks
  • Philadelphia
  • Delaware
  • Chester
  • Lancaster
  • Berks

How Do I Know I am Getting A Qualified Appraiser?

Go to this post to learn about the process to becoming a real estate appraiser and a little bit more about Carole & Bev.

Where do I begin?

Contact Us – let us know the address of the property you need to be appraised and the reason for the appraisal. This way we can properly research the property in order to provide you with your appraisal report options. We look forward to chatting with you!