Property ID
Street address, legal description, parcel or assessor number and parcel boundaries with concise site notes to uniquely identify the subject property.
Accurate completion preserves valuation integrity, reduces underwriting delays, and limits legal exposure from appraisal disputes or allegations of misrepresentation. A clear, complete form supports faster lender decisions and creates an auditable trail for compliance and dispute resolution.
The Home Appraisal Form is prepared by licensed appraisers and used by multiple stakeholders across the transaction lifecycle.
Proper completion benefits all parties by creating a defensible valuation record, minimizing rework and compliance questions.
Street address, legal description, parcel or assessor number and parcel boundaries with concise site notes to uniquely identify the subject property.
Date and scope of inspection, identity of occupants, interior/exterior observations, condition ratings, and any access limitations or deferred maintenance observed.
Exterior and interior photos keyed to the report, showing condition, significant features, damage, and the neighborhood context used in the valuation.
Sales comparables, pending sales, listings, and adjustments with dates, distances, and rationale for adjustments to support the sales-comparison approach.
Applied approaches (sales-comparison, cost, income) with calculations, reconciled value conclusion, and explanation for the selected final value.
Appraiser certification of inspection and compliance, license number, signature block, and date to establish professional responsibility and chain of custody.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Inspection Date Field | Required; MM/DD/YYYY format |
| Photo Upload | Image fields accept JPG/PNG; max 10MB |
| Comparables Table | Repeatable rows for sale date and price |
| Signature Block | E-sign enabled; include license text |
Choose a platform that supports PDF, DOCX imports, field-level controls, and secure delivery to lenders and appraisal management companies.
Ensure the platform provides an audit trail, access controls, optional multi-factor signer authentication, and exportable signed PDFs to meet lender and compliance expectations.
Add separate page for notarized declarations when required.
Choose in-person or RON depending on state and lender.
Notary verifies signer via ID and credential analysis.
RON requires recorded session retention in many states.
Provide witness signature lines when state or lender requires.
Notary records session details per state rules.
Include notary acknowledgment or jurat with report.
Send executed PDF to lender and retain originals.
| 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 | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |