Pre-Listing Appraisals in Phoenix, Arizona

Reviewed by Mark Green, SRA, Arizona Certification 22309 · Last reviewed October 31, 2026

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For Sellers

• Set a realistic asking price, including for sale-by-owner listings
• Give buyers a signed, documented value up front
• Check a price you already have in mind, or an agent’s recommendation
• Understand your immediate market area

Buyers also order these reports to confirm that they are offering a fair price.

For Agents and Brokers

• Atypical homes that are hard to price, such as custom, luxury or unusual layouts
• Areas with limited comparable sales
• Sellers reluctant to adjust their price: an independent, certified opinion gives the conversation a neutral reference point
• As-is and as-repaired values for investor clients
• Questions about an appraisal: as our client, you can call us about our report or one from another appraiser

Related Service: ANSI Home Measuring

If county or listing records may have the wrong size, we can measure your home to ANSI standards so you can list with confidence in your gross living area. See our home measuring service.

What You Receive

A full-color, signed PDF report with comparable sales, a location map, a sketch of the home, photos and a certification of value. We write adjustments in plain language so buyers and sellers can follow them.

Fees and Timing

Pre-listing appraisals of a standard single-family home start at $500. Larger, unusual or multi-unit properties and rush timing are quoted before work starts. We usually confirm your schedule within 24 hours of your request. The signed report is typically delivered within 5 business days of the inspection, and rush service delivers within 48 hours of the inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pre-listing appraisal?

An appraisal done before a home goes on the market, so the seller has a documented, independent value to price from.

Is a pre-listing appraisal worth it?

It is most useful for unusual homes, areas with few comparable sales, and sellers who disagree with the market. For a typical home in an active neighborhood, an agent’s analysis may be enough.

How is it different from a broker price opinion?

An appraisal is a signed opinion by a certified appraiser who inspects the property and documents the analysis. A broker price opinion is an agent’s estimate.

Will a lender or a buyer’s lender accept it?

Lenders order their own appraisals. A pre-listing report is for pricing and for showing buyers that your value is supported.

What if the buyer’s appraisal comes in lower?

Our report gives you comparable sales and adjustments you can discuss with the buyer’s agent and the lender’s appraiser.

How much does a pre-listing appraisal cost in Phoenix?

Fees start at $500 for a standard single-family home. We quote every property before work starts.

How fast can I get the report?

Typically within 5 business days of the inspection. Rush service delivers within 48 hours of the inspection.

All appraisal services are performed in compliance with USPAP and applicable state and federal regulations. Mark Green, Arizona Certification 22309. Jen Green (Lynette J. Green on her Arizona license), Arizona Certification 1046370. This page gives general information, not legal or tax advice.