Questions, answered straight.

The savings check is preliminary analysis, not an appraisal. A completed appraisal requires a qualified appraiser to review the evidence and sign a report for the agreed intended use. Confirm availability and recipient requirements before ordering.

Automated estimates can be a starting point. An appraiser evaluates evidence and develops an opinion for an agreed intended use. Your recipient decides what evidence is acceptable.

Appraisal Hawk is the consumer service of ValueSwell, the professional appraisal platform. Your order is fulfilled by state-licensed appraisers working on ValueSwell — you get consumer-simple ordering with professional-grade output.

A phone walkthrough can supply property evidence. The appraiser determines whether it is sufficient for the assignment; additional evidence or an on-site inspection may be needed. Confirm scope and availability before ordering.

Before you buy an appraisal, we pull your actual assessment and real comparable sales and tell you honestly whether an appeal is worth pursuing — including an estimate of annual savings. The $5 is credited toward your appraisal if you proceed.

Check your reviewing authority’s evidence rules and deadline before ordering. A signed appraisal or generated cover letter does not guarantee acceptance or a tax reduction.

The reviewing authority decides the outcome. A preliminary check can help you decide whether to investigate further, and a licensed appraisal may provide supporting evidence. Confirm the filing rules and recipient requirements before ordering; neither step guarantees a reduction.

$225 for the desktop tier when the agreed scope permits it; a full workup requires a separate confirmed quote. Your $5 check is credited either way.

Use a supported phone to follow the capture prompts. Your photos and narration are homeowner-provided evidence; the appraiser reviews their sufficiency and selects report exhibits. Additional evidence or an inspection may be needed.

The appraiser may request additional photos, information or an inspection if the initial evidence is insufficient.

Capture is part of your order record. Access and sharing depend on authorized users, service providers, engagement terms and legal requirements. Read our Privacy Policy and confirm intended recipients before uploading sensitive information.

Delivery depends on appraiser availability, the agreed scope and complete evidence. Ask us to confirm timing before ordering; do not rely on a rush option to meet an unconfirmed filing deadline.

Completed appraisals are delivered as signed reports. Agree the format, intended users and authorized recipients before work starts. Generated tax-appeal materials still need review against local filing rules.

An appraisal is prepared for an agreed intended use and intended users. Ask the appraiser whether a different purpose requires a new assignment; do not assume the existing report can be reused.

Tax appeals are pay-first ($5 check, then the quoted appraisal price). Other purposes: you place the order free and payment is arranged once your appraiser is confirmed.

All major cards, processed by Stripe. We never see or store your card number.

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