Lofland Appraisal Offices

Appraisal Services

We offer a full line of appraisal services. Please select the appraisal type you are interested in and find out how we can help provide you value whether buying, selling or refinancing.

First Mortgage Appraisal

Several products are available for a 1st mortgage. This can range from a full inspection to a drive-by report. Consult with your lender about the product that best meets your needs.

Second Mortgage Appraisals

Second Mortgage Appraisals products vary depending on lender requirements. Most often, the 2055 drive-by form is sufficient.

Pre-Purchase & Pre-Listing Appraisals

Maybe you feel like you don't need a home appraiser but you'd still like some help gathering local home values or just general sales data on the property you are considering for a purchase. Our access to numerous home comparable sale data bases can provide you with the latest sales and listing and we can guide you through the maze of establishing a property value.
The question often becomes, what is a reasonable price to offer. Am I paying too much for the property? Our home appraisal reports can be streamlined to save you time and money when you need to make an informed buying decision. We understand the complexities of buying a home. That’s where a high quality, professional appraiser can assist you! As an appraiser with over 23yrs experience in the local market we know residential real estate values.

When you order a report from us, you can expect:

• Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your particular real estate. Just tell us your situation and we will make suggestions. Quick turnaround time: Typically 3-5 days or less from the date of inspection. You will receive a copy of your appraisal via the Internet (EDI), unless you chose a hard copy sent via UPS or next day delivery for an extra charge.

• Appraisal and consulting reports formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to real property values, "One size does NOT fit all!" We offer a variety of home report types and delivery methods. Express mail too slow? We can deliver your appraisal report in a standard email, or notify you of an Internet site to download your report, the MINUTE it's completed!

• Quick response to follow-up questions: Our appraisal reports are clearly written, understandable, and we believe meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your home appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us

Employee Relocation Appraisals

A Colorado CO relocation appraiser knows time is money

This is never more true than when you or your company needs a Colorado relocation appraisal of your "former" home when you're relocating to a new location for work.

When you put your "former" home on the market and take advantage of your employer's relocation assistance program, you're interested not in the "fair market value" of that home, but its anticipated sales price, typically as soon as possible -- usually not to exceed 120 days. Loflandappraisal.com knows the need for speed doesn't mean the Colorado relocation appraisal is a more simple matter than your average lending/mortgage appraisal. Quite to the contrary. It entails special expertise in Colorado real estate appraisal training and skill on the part of the relocation appraiser or relocation appraisal firm you select.

It is equally important that you select Colorado relocation appraisers who have the experience and knowledge necessary to prepare Colorado real estate relocation appraisals according to Employee Relocation Council ERC appraisal guide lines. We believe ERC appraisals prepared by a Member of the Employee Relocation Council ERC (CRP) provides you with the highest quality reporting in the industry. Employee Relocation Council ERC member who have the CRP, hold the highest designations have the necessary educational background and years of experience needed for residential relocation appraisals. Andrew P. Lofland, CRP Principal of Loflandappraisal.com a Colorado appraisal company, is a member of the Employee Relocation Council ERC and has over 22 years real estate experience in residential relocation appraisals.

Choosing An Colorado Relocation Appraiser

When choosing a Colorado relocation appraiser you want to select the best qualified appraiser to meet your relocation appraisal needs. In order to determine the best qualified appraiser the first step is to review the relocation appraisers qualifications. Generally, each highly qualified appraiser will list his or her appraisal qualifications on their web site. If you do not find a resume then you should move on to another web site that provides the appraiser qualifications. After you have located the appraiser qualifications you then proceed to look down the resume. What you are looking for is specialized relocation appraisal education and experience. First your looking for years of relocation experience and relocation designations. Then you would look for individual ERC relocation appraisal training in the type of property you need to have appraised. Next you want to look to see if they maintain membership in professional relocation appraisal organizations such as the ERC Employee Relocation Council, Appraisal Institute, American Society of Appraisers, and the Relocation Appraisers and Consultants RAC, that require the home appraiser to demonstrate at lease 100 hours of continuing education every 5 years and maintain relocation appraisal skills and high ethical standards. After that, you should look for Colorado relocation appraisal experience in the type of property or properties you need to have appraised such as a home, luxury estate, condo, lofts, custom home and overall well rounded general appraisal experience.
If you're a real estate relocation company, a transferee or relocating employee, or a relocation real estate broker or agent in need of a Colorado relocation appraiser, look no further. Our professional Colorado relocation real estate appraisal service is backed by our superior ERC relocation appraisal knowledge, service, turn time, and knowledge of the Colorado market. Whether you're a transferring employee or a relocation real estate service company seeking a Colorado relocation appraiser professional, please browse our website to learn more about our qualifications, expertise and services offered.

Mortgage Insurance Removal Appraisals

Lenders will frequently allow a borrower to submit a professional appraisal in order to remove mortgage insurance. Typically a full 1004 form is required.

Conventional & FHA Appraisal Review

Our appraisers are qualified to complete Conventional or FHA reports.

Fee Schedule

URAR form 1004 (Includes FHA) $375

Condo Form $375

2055 (exterior only) $275

2070 (exterior & interior) $150

2070 (exterior only) $125

ERC Report $600

Duplex Long Form 1025 $575

Triplex Long Form 1025 $600

Fourplex Long Form 1025
(1025 fees includes all rent forms) $625

Manufactured Home form 1004 $400

Rent Schedule $100

Operating Income Statement $50

Trip fee for outside metro area including Boulder Co. will vary

Above fees assume electronic delivery only. Fees also include any preliminary comparable research.

Lofland Appraisal Offices, Inc., 5245 Tabor Street, Arvada, CO 80002
Phone: 303-421-4400 Toll Free: 1-800-831-6986 Fax: 303-421-1487