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Most banks or lenders require an appraisal for a loan because the house is considered collateral for a loan.

There are too many reasons to list, but I will list a few. For example, establish an estate value after a death; to determine an appropriate listing price; remove PMI; file an insurance claim; process a bankruptcy; financial planning; to establish a family trust; or to value an addition. But there are many more. So if you have a specific situation you would like to discuss, please contact me.

Onsite at the property, an appraiser will take photos, measure, and inspects the property. After leaving the property, an appraiser will analyze market data to ultimately determine an estimate of value for the property.

Yes, most Estate Appraisals are done historically. That is to say, an appraiser can look at the market data for prior periods of time to estimate a property's value at that point.

Regulations regarding licensing and certification of Real Estate Appraisers vary from state to state. However, licensing and certification typically requires many hours of coursework, tests, and practical experience. In addition, once an appraiser is licensed, they must take continuing education courses to keep the license current. See my license here.