Appraisal Services Contract | USA
Overview of Contract
This template is designed to help property appraisers in the United States create contracts for their appraisal clients with ease and efficiency. It provides a clear and customizable framework that can be downloaded, saved, and reused for multiple transactions.
Appraiser's Fees and Expenses
The client is responsible for paying the appraiser's fee as stipulated in the contract. In addition to the fee, the client will also cover any reasonable expenses incurred by the appraiser in the course of performing the appraisal services.
Delivery of Appraisal Report
The appraiser commits to delivering the completed appraisal report within 30 days of engagement. However, this timeline may be extended if there are factors beyond the appraiser's control that cause delays.
Expert Testimony
If the services of the appraiser are required for testimony in court, the client agrees to compensate the appraiser with an hourly fee for the time spent giving testimony, in addition to any related expenses.
Legal and Customization Details
This contract template is a legal document governed by the laws of the United States. Users may fully customize the template as needed to meet their specific requirements and may use it multiple times as situations demand.
Exterior Only Appraisal Report | USA
Property appraisers can prepare an Exterior-Only Inspection Residential Appraisal Report with this free Form 2055 from Freddie Mac.
- This is a standard report form that can be used anywhere in the United States.
- This appraisal report is for a one-unit property or a one-unit property with an accessory unit, including units in a planned unit development (PUD).
- Do not use this form for a manufactured home, a condominium unit or a cooperative unit.
- Freddie Mac Form 2055, available in PDF format.
- For use only within the USA.
Uniform Residential Appraisal Report Form | USA
Use the Freddie Mac Uniform Residential Appraisal Report Form to prepare an appraisal report for a client.
- The purpose of the appraisal report is to provide the client with an accurate opinion of the market value of the subject property, for mortgage financing.
- This appraisal form should be used for single family dwellings, but not for manufactured homes, condo units or units in a cooperative project.
- Freddie Mac Form 70, USA Uniform Residential Appraisal Report. Available in PDF format.
USA Manufactured Home Appraisal Report
Use this free Freddie Mac Form 70B to prepare an appraisal report for a manufactured home.
- This form can be used for manufactured home appraisals anywhere in the United States.
- This appraisal report is for one-unit manufactured homes, including those in planned unit developments (PUD).
- Updated March 2005.
