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How much is a property appraisal, and where can I find an appraiser?
I am in the process of buying a home for the first time. My realtor stated I need an appraisal done for the bank, as part of the process to acquire my home loan. She stated it would be “around $475.00”
My questions are two fold:
1) Roughly, how much does an appraisal cost/ does that seem like a typical rate?
2) Where in Broward County, FL (or any other resource), can I use to find a reputable appraiser?
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