Eagle Home Appraisal Charlotte
Questions we hear in Charlotte
Short answers to what people ask first. If yours is not here, call.
A few questions that come up.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Charlotte?
It depends on the purpose, the property and the date. For VA loans the VA’s published fee for Mecklenburg County is $800 for a single-family home (effective May 1, 2026). That is a program fee, not our private price. For an estate, probate, divorce or tax appraisal we quote after we hear about the house.
Do I need an appraisal for a Charlotte estate?
Not always. North Carolina lets a personal representative hire an appraiser but does not require one. The estate’s attorney can tell you whether this house’s value is uncertain enough to need one.
What date should the appraisal use?
It depends on the use. An estate often uses the date of passing, a divorce the date of separation, a sale or buyout another date. Ask your attorney or tax adviser, then tell us.
What is a retrospective appraisal?
A value for a past date, built from the sales and conditions of that time rather than today’s prices. Photographs, listings and repair records from that period help.
How long does an appraisal take?
It depends on access, the property and the research the date requires. Tell us your deadline when you call and we will say whether it is realistic before you rely on it.
Can an appraiser testify in court?
Talk about it first. Testimony is a separate matter that you and your attorney should raise before any work begins.
Is the county’s tax value the same as an appraisal?
No. Mecklenburg’s assessed value comes from its 2023 revaluation and is pegged to January 1 of that year. It is a record to check, not an opinion of value for your date or purpose.
What should I have ready when I call?
The address, what the value is for, the date it should reflect, who will read the report and your deadline. Photos or records from the relevant date help.
Do you work outside Charlotte?
Send us the address and we will say whether we can take it.
Eagle Home Appraisal Charlotte