Identification
Unique report ID, property address, parcel or serial number, and client name included for tracking and reference.
Using a consistent Appraisement Report Template reduces ambiguity, improves comparability across appraisals, and helps establish the appraiser’s intent and methodology. For electronic execution, the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and state UETA laws support the legal equivalence of electronic records and signatures when the four-part validity test is met.
Choose the appropriate preparer and format to meet the intended recipient’s standards and any statutory requirements; include professional certification where required.
Unique report ID, property address, parcel or serial number, and client name included for tracking and reference.
Statement of the appraisal purpose, intended users, effective valuation date, and any limiting conditions that affect comparability or reliability.
Physical characteristics, legal description, improvements, acreage, zoning, and notable defects documented with measurements and photos.
Market, cost, and income approaches explained with inputs, adjustments, comparables, and reconciliation supporting the final value conclusion.
Comparable sales, rent rolls, expense schedules, maps, and photographic evidence attached as exhibits for auditability.
Appraiser’s signed certification, license number, signature block, limiting assumptions, and a dated signature line for legal clarity.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Mark Report ID, Valuation Date, and Appraiser Signature as mandatory |
| Attachments | Require photos, title excerpt, and comparables as PDF exhibits |
| Signer Order | Set appraiser first, client second, reviewer third |
| Authentication | Use email link or SMS code for recipient verification |
Verify the chosen solution can export a complete package (signed PDF + audit trail) that meets recipient and legal requirements.
Deliver before underwriting deadline; often within 10–14 days
Submit with inventory per court scheduling order
Provide to assessor during valuation review windows
Attach promptly to support claim within policy deadlines
Keep signed originals per retention rules below
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | No free trial listed | No free trial listed | Yes, limited trial | Yes, limited trial |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap / Limits | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year cap | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |