COMPARING QUOTES ACROSS NEW JERSEY
Put the same work beside each price.
Two quotes for the same address can cover different assignments. Before choosing by price, give each appraiser the same instructions and check these four points:
- Purpose and recipient. Is the report for an estate, a divorce, a sale decision or a lender? Say who needs to use it and share their requirements.
- Valuation date. A value as of today and a value as of a past date answer different questions. Make sure both quotes use the date you need.
- Property visit. Ask whether the quote includes an interior and exterior visit, an exterior-only observation or research without a visit. Those scopes should not be treated as interchangeable.
- Report and total fee. Confirm what you will receive, what work is included and whether any additional work would require a separate quote.
For example, an executor comparing a quote for a date-of-death value with a quote for a current sale value has two different requests on the table. Clarifying the date and intended use makes the fee comparison useful.
The property belongs in the conversation, too.
Identify whether the property is a single-family home, a condominium, a manufactured home or a building with multiple units. Mention additions, unusual features and access arrangements. Those details help an appraiser define the assignment before quoting it.
If you have a deadline, ask about availability and a delivery estimate when discussing the scope. Agree on the fee and timing for your assignment before scheduling.
Where the $650 VA figure comes from.
The VA’s published schedule, effective May 1, 2026, lists $650 for a single-family appraisal in its New Jersey state row. The Burlington, Camden and Ocean county row lists the same single-family fee. For a VA loan assignment, confirm the applicable instructions with your lender.
Ready to price your assignment?
Call with the property address and purpose, or request a written quote. For more on a local request, see our Cherry Hill appraisal fee guide.