Simplify your appraisal intake with a structured request form. Property owners provide their address, property details, reason for appraisal, and renovation history upfront — giving your appraisers everything they need to schedule the visit and prepare their analysis before the first site visit.
A property appraisal request form streamlines one of the most information-intensive intake processes in real estate services. Appraisers need accurate property data — address, type, size, age, and purpose of appraisal — before they can schedule a visit, pull comparable sales, or provide a fee estimate. Without a structured intake form, that information trickles in through phone calls, emails, and text messages, creating delays and errors.
The reason for appraisal field is particularly critical: an appraisal for a sale requires different scope and turnaround than one for a divorce settlement or estate probate. Capturing this upfront lets your team apply the right workflow — different timelines, different report formats, and sometimes different appraisers with specific certifications.
formformform gives appraisers and AMCs a simple way to accept requests online without a client portal or custom software. Share the link on your website or in your email signature, and every request arrives with the structured data your team needs. Submissions are stored in your dashboard and exportable to CSV for integration with your order management system.
Helps sellers request an independent appraisal before listing to set an accurate asking price and support negotiations.
Captures property details and current loan information for appraisals required to refinance an existing mortgage.
Collects property details for probate and estate planning appraisals where a certified value is needed for legal proceedings.
Gathers current assessed value and owner's estimated market value for appraisals used to challenge inflated property tax assessments.
Structured intake for appraisals needed to establish fair market value in divorce or legal separation proceedings.
Collects property details for homeowners seeking to remove private mortgage insurance by documenting equity through a new appraisal.
Gathers property specifics for replacement cost appraisals required by insurers for high-value residential or commercial properties.
Captures property type, gross leasable area, income information, and appraisal purpose for commercial valuation orders.
Records acreage, zoning, utilities available, and intended use for raw land and vacant parcel appraisals.
Collects unit count, occupancy rate, and current rents for income-approach appraisals of small multifamily properties.
Gathers builder plans, spec sheet, and comparable new construction details for as-completed appraisals during construction financing.
Captures historic designation status, original construction period, and preservation restrictions for specialty appraisals of historic homes.
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Add a 'Preferred appraisal date' field if your team needs to check schedule availability in the intake step.
Customize the property type options to match the property categories your appraisers are certified for.
Set up email notifications to your scheduling coordinator so requests are acknowledged within 24 hours.
Embed the form on your appraisal company's website or share the link in your email signature.
Export submissions weekly to your order management system or CRM to track orders through completion.
purpose of use is not just operational; it has legal implications for the appraisal report's intended use and who can rely on it.
renovations that add value (kitchen, bath, addition) significantly affect comparable selection; knowing upfront improves report accuracy.
some lenders and AMCs have age-of-property restrictions for certain loan products; this field lets you flag compliance issues before scheduling.
consider adding a radio asking whether the owner can be present for the inspection, which affects scheduling logistics.
'We'll contact you within 1 business day to confirm your request' reduces status inquiry calls.
if your firm handles both, route them to different appraisers using the property type field to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Turnaround depends on the appraiser's schedule and the appraisal's complexity, but residential appraisals typically take 3-7 business days from inspection to report delivery. Your appraiser will confirm the timeline when they contact you after your request.
In most cases, yes — or someone with access to the property must be available. Your appraiser will coordinate scheduling with you after reviewing your request.
The most helpful details are the exact property address, approximate square footage, year built, and any major renovations you've made. The more accurate your information, the more precisely your appraiser can prepare.
In most cases, only the property owner or their authorized representative (such as an attorney or real estate agent) can order an appraisal. Your appraiser will verify authorization before proceeding.
Some appraisal types allow exterior-only or desktop approaches depending on the lender requirements or purpose. Mention your situation in the renovation notes field and your appraiser will discuss available options.
Capture buyer preferences, budget, and timeline to match clients with the right properties.
Capture buyer and seller leads with property type, budget, and timeline.
Collect seller disclosures on structural, mechanical, and environmental property conditions.
Let interested buyers request property showings with their schedule and buyer status.
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