November 1, 2026
How much does it cost to appraise a house in Birmingham?
The VA's published fee for a single-family appraisal in Jefferson County is $700, a program fee and not our price. What that covers, and what moves a private fee.
Birmingham, Alabama
Practical reading before an appraisal
Plain-spoken reading for Birmingham homeowners, executors and attorneys, the kind of thing most people look for before they pick up the phone.
Call (205) 732-7383Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
November 1, 2026
How much does a divorce appraisal cost in Birmingham?
The VA's $700 Jefferson County fee is a loan-program fee, not a divorce appraisal price. Here is what a divorce appraisal fee really depends on.
October 7, 2026
Property records and appraisal preparation
You do not need any paperwork to call. If you want to be ready, here is what helps: the parcel number, the records, the photos and your questions. It makes things go faster and keeps the facts accurate.
January 11, 2026
What questions should I ask a real estate appraiser before hiring?
Before you hire anyone to value a Birmingham house, a few plain questions will tell you whether they have done this here and whether they will be straight with you.
November 24, 2025
Who pays for an appraisal during divorce?
In a divorce, who pays for the appraisal is usually worked out between the two of you and your attorneys, and it is best settled before anyone orders the report.
November 24, 2025
How to get a certified property appraisal for divorce in Birmingham?
A divorce appraisal starts with the date your attorney needs and one short phone call. Here is what to have ready, and what to ask for, in Birmingham.
August 17, 2025
Is it worth getting your house appraised?
Sometimes it is, and sometimes it is not. Here is how to tell whether an appraisal is worth paying for in your situation, and what Birmingham streets add to the answer.
July 7, 2025
What negatively affects a home appraisal?
Most of what pulls an appraisal down is ordinary: condition, a busy street, a flood zone, a steep lot. Here is how those look in Birmingham, and what you can do about them.
July 7, 2025
What is the best way to get your house appraised?
The best way to get a house appraised starts with who will read the report and why. From there the steps are short, and this is what they are.
July 7, 2025
How accurate is Zillow for home appraisal?
A Zillow estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal. Here is where it helps, where it falls short, and why Birmingham's older streets widen the gap.
July 7, 2025
What do they check on a house appraisal?
Condition, size, updates, the lot and the neighborhood: what goes into an appraisal of a Birmingham house, and what an appraisal is not.
July 7, 2025
What not to say to an appraiser
Nothing you say will hurt a fair appraisal, but some things do not help. Here is what to keep to facts, and what to leave out.
If you would rather talk it through than read, the number at the top of this page is the quickest way to start.
Tell us about the house
A short call is the quickest way to find out what you need.
Call (205) 732-7383