Here's some things to keep in mind if you decide not to hire an appraiser:1) The "City's" (by this I assume you mean the county assessor) "full market value" price likely does not reflect a property's current value as it is always based on data that is usually at least over half a year old and will not always reflect unique conditions, upgrades (or downgrades), etc of a home. 2) The seller's asking price for a home is definitely not an accurate basis for determining the home's value to you or anyone else (except maybe the seller himself). 3) Zillow may or may not give you an idea of a home's value.

I have a pretty unique opportunity that I'm having a hard time saying yes on.

In the agents remarks, there is absolutely no verbage about the second structure and it's rental potential nor any of the properties unique features. 3.

We have a unique situation here in New Orleans as there are thousands of houses still in disrepair from katrina, some not really worth fixing, but still quite a few that a nice profit could be made.

Lisa,Your experiences are not unique.

That makes it spmewaht unique from an invesment perspective.

Our house looked immaculate every day of those decades (minus the toy mess, of course).

I make a decent living (low six figures) have a house, kids, cars and toys.

J that's a unique use of a bonus that isn't tied into conditions (bait and switch).

Steve Babiak Obviously each case is unique.