A few things clients often ask.

An appraisal is prepared by a state-certified appraiser under USPAP standards and is usually required for lending, court and certain legal purposes. A Broker Opinion of Value is prepared by a licensed real estate broker using comparable sales, current listings and active market knowledge. It is faster and more cost-effective, and is widely used for pricing, strategy and tax-appeal preparation. A BOV is not an appraisal and cannot be used where a certified appraisal is required.

Yes. A BOV can document the comparable sales and market evidence that show where an assessed value may be too high. In Florida, assessment challenges are filed with the county Value Adjustment Board after the TRIM notices are mailed each August, and the filing window is short (generally 25 days), so it pays to start early.

Most BOVs are delivered within 5 to 10 business days of receiving the property information. Premium assignments include priority turnaround.

The property address and type, and, for income properties, a recent rent roll and operating statements. For a tax appeal, your current assessment or TRIM notice. Any recent leases, renovations or capital improvements also help.

Yes. A Sales Valuation BOV gives you a realistic, market-backed price range and positioning before you list, so you can set expectations and plan your disposition strategy with confidence.