Tips for Getting a Good Appraisal

[Harman N.]

Hi all,

Is there anything that I as an owner can help do to facilitate a good appraised value? 

• What about cleaning the place inside and out? I know appraisals are supposed to be quantitative, but it's a human being doing it after all, a place that's put together will leave a better impression..
• What about pulling together some comps and showing them to the appraiser, and explaining why you think those are good comps? Would that be frowned upon or could it be helpful?
• What about telling the appraiser about the upgrades you've made, the scope and quality of the work that was done? 
• Anything else?