Free Real Estate Appraiser
Service Agreement
One bad valuation and some bank lawyer will strip your business to the studs while you eat the cost of the gas you wasted. Don't let a 'quick favor' turn into a six-figure lawsuit because you didn't lock down your liability in writing.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Limitation of Liability' clause that caps your financial exposure at the total amount of the fee paid for the appraisal.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Real Estate Appraiser, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this template covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Real Estate Appraiser services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- On-site physical inspection and interior/exterior photo documentation
- Gross Living Area (GLA) measurement and digital floor plan sketch
- Verification of public records, zoning, and tax data
- Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of at least three verified sales
- Market conditions and neighborhood trend report
- Final certified USPAP-compliant appraisal report
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Real Estate Appraiser services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if the client refuses to pay because they 'didn't like' the final value I assigned?
You aren't a salesman, you're an objective professional. Your contract must state that the fee is for the work performed, not a specific outcome; having a 'Payment Due at Inspection' clause ensures you aren't chasing ghosts when the news is bad.
How do I handle it when I show up and the property is a disaster zone that wasn't described in the order?
That's a scope change that costs time and money. Use your agreement to define a 'Complexity Fee' or an 'Observation Fee' that kicks in the second the property condition deviates from the initial work order.
The lender keeps pestering me for 'additional comps' weeks after I submitted the final report.
That’s scope creep eating your profit margin. Put a 'Revision Deadline' in your contract that specifies all requests for additional data must be made within 7 days and that any new comps requested after that are billed as a fresh assignment.