Residential Inspections & COVID: Currently we are processing assessment reviews and appeals that have been filed at the request of the Owner to have their 2021 assessment reviewed. Normally in this process we would request an interior and exterior inspection of the property to process each case. Given the COVID pandemic and safety concerns of exposure for both our staff and homeowner’s we are recommending to forego the inspection and the case be processed virtually with all information relevant to the Owner’s concerns being submitted online with the case. This may include interior and exterior photos of the property, plans or measurements, private appraisals, data on comparable sales or anything else that is deemed relevant to the case. Our Appraisal staff will also utilize fly over imagery, street view imagery and any accessible information online such as MLS listings or submitted plans to also confirm information.
COVID Precautions for Interior inspections: If an inspection is deemed necessary for your property or is specifically requested by the Owner, the Appraiser will set up an appointment to visit the property. The Appraiser will confirm if anyone at the residence has COVID symptoms or has been exposed to anyone with COVID in the last 14 days. The Appraiser will check in through the DHS “Self-Health Check In App” which confirms that the Appraiser isn’t experiencing symptoms or has been exposed During this inspection, the Appraiser will remain 6 feet apart from all others, wear a protective face mask, not touch anything and ask that you open all doors.
COVID Precautions for Exterior inspections: If an exterior inspection of your property is deemed necessary by an Appraiser or at the request of the Owner, the Appraiser will set up an appointment to visit the property if the exterior inspection is a result of an appeal or may visit the property unannounced during normal neighborhood inspections that are conducted throughout the year. The Appraiser will check in through the DHS “Self-Health Check In App” which confirms that the Appraiser isn’t experiencing symptoms or has been exposed During this inspection, the Appraiser will remain 6 feet apart from all others, wear a protective face mask, and ask that gates be unlocked and open if access is needed.