Appraisals Tailored to Fit Your Specific Needs
J Alexander Grant Appraisal Group provides Commercial and Residential property valuations in Upstate South Carolina and the Charlotte Metro Area.
qualified appraisers
Board Certified General Appraisers
As Certified General Real Property Appraisers, we are qualified to provide valuation services for a wide range of properties, regardless of type or value. This is an important aspect of what makes our services appealing to clients with more complex appraisal needs — Our customers range from National Mortgage Lenders and Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) to small businesses, faith organizations, and individual property owners.
We have years of experience performing appraisals in York, Chester, Cherokee, and Lancaster Counties in Upstate SC as well as Gaston County and the Charlotte NC Metro Area.
what we do
Property Types
We appraise a variety of income producing and owner occupied commercial properties including retail, office, warehouse, self storage facilities, and houses of worship.
Our specialists can provide valuation services for single family residences, condominiums, waterfront properties, complex/high dollar value homes, manufactured residences, and rental properties — just to name a few.
Whether you are looking to purchase land as an investment or to build your future home, we can appraise your single family residential lot or large acreage tract.
We cover the cities of York, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land, Chester, Blacksburg, Gaffney, and Lancaster in South Carolina. We also provide services in Gastonia, Waxhaw, Monroe, and Matthews in North Carolina.
Contact us now if you own or are considering purchasing a Commercial or Residential property and would like to have more information.
How We Work
Work Process
01
Referral Assignment
We will work with you to decide what type of appraisal and scope of work is suitable to meet your needs and budget.
02
Research and Reporting
We begin doing the necessary research and investigation to develop our opinion of value. The duration of this process will depend on the type of appraisal and property type and is explained before we start working on your appraisal.
03
Report Delivery
Once we have completed your appraisal, we deliver the appraisal report in a secure electronic format. We can also provide physical copies depending on your needs.
who we are
Certified General Appraisers ready to help with a variety of appraisal assignments
✓ Pre-listing
✓ Purchase Decision
✓ Property Tax Appeal
✓ Estate
✓ Divorce
✓ PMI reduction/removal
✓ …and more
success
Proven track Record
$800 million+
In Property Valuations*
20+ Years
Combined Real Property Experience*
Testimonials
Our Customers Said
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4.85 from 150+ reviews
Excellent
We were really impressed by the quality of service and level of commitment that we were given after the prior appraiser valued our home far below what other houses in our neighborhood were going for.
★★★★★
Janet W.
Highly Recommended
The process was very straight-forward and all of my questions were answered throughout the entire process. We were pleased at the appraised value for our business. We definitely recommend!
★★★★★
Daniel S.
Outstanding client feedback
They are very prompt and thorough. They helped me with my tax appeal and I will definitely keep them in mind if I ever need another appraisal.
★★★★★
Bradley J.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
What does an appraiser do?
An appraiser provides a professional, unbiased opinion of market value, to be used in making real estate transactions. Appraisers show their formal investigation in appraisal reports.
I can get my home value from an online value estimator. Why do I need a professional appraisal?
Online value estimation tools have improved over the years. While they can give an idea of value, that online estimate is just that…an “estimate”.
Those online valuation tools don’t necessarily take into account the details of your property such as the square footage, an addition you may have made, that newly renovated kitchen, or a myriad of other factors that go into determining the true value of your property.
Anytime the value of your home or other real property is being used to make a significant financial decision, an appraisal by a certified or licensed professional is critical. If you’re selling your home, an appraisal helps you set the most appropriate value. If you’re buying, it makes sure you don’t overpay. If you’re engaged in an estate settlement or divorce, it ensures that property is divided fairly. Real property is often the single, largest financial asset anybody owns. Knowing its true value means you can the right financial decisions.
I’m not in the market to buy or sell a property. Do I really need an appraisal?
There are a lot of reasons to get an appraisal, the most common reason being real estate and mortgage transactions. Just because you may not be in the market to buy or sell a home doesn’t mean getting an appraisal may not be important. Appraisals can be used to appeal a tax assessment in order to reduce your tax burden, to aid in reducing or eliminating monthly Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) payments, planning your estate to ensure your beneficiaries are protected, and more.
What is the difference between an Appraisal and a brokers price opinion from my realtor?
The Broker’s Price Opinion or Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) uses market trends to arrive at a very general value or range of values. An appraisal is far more comprehensive. It is based on recent comparable sales that can be validated by public record and it is based on the property and its characteristics.
A CMA generally delivers a “ball park figure.”
Rather than looking at a range of properties that may or may not be considered to be the ‘most comparable’, an appraisal takes into consideration the features specific to the property being appraised in order to arrive at an opinion of value.
Unlike a CMA, an appraisal will take into consideration the specific features of your property.
But the biggest difference between the two is the person creating the report. A CMA is created by a real estate agent who may or may not have a true grasp of the market or valuation concepts and may not be certified as a valuation expert. In contrast, an appraisal is created by a licensed or certified professional appraiser who has made a career out of valuing properties. A Realtor may only be concerned with getting the home sold. A lower selling price may get the home sold more quickly and may not necessarily impact the realtor’s commission by much but an under priced home can be significant loss for the homeowner.
For example, if a selling agent’s commission is 3% of the selling price, a home that is undervalued by $10,000 only means $300 to the realtor but can represent a significant loss to the homeowner.
The appraiser is an independent voice, with no vested interest in the value of a home.
Still have questions?
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