Fast service. Responsive communication. Reliable appraisals. (And it cuts down on phone tag, too!)

These days it's all too common to purchase practically everything from the Internet, and our website is no exception. At Astute Appraisals, Inc. we understand that some folks still want to pick up the phone or send a fax to order an appraisal. We're always ready to take your assignment regardless of the method. However ordering an appraisal for real estate in or near Howard County from our website benefits us both.

It saves time

Previously we would have had to manually enter all the property and assignment data from your order.. Transferring the property details from an online order into our report preparation software is easy and more accurate. When you order electronically with Astute Appraisals, Inc., you also benefit from status updates on the report whenever you want them, day or night - eliminating phone tag.

Communicate better

When you order an appraisal electronically with Astute Appraisals, Inc., you get an instant email verification that your appraisal order was received. We can even receive a text message letting us know that the order arrived and respond to you in a flash, even when we are out of the office. No more wondering if the order got through! Every time a milestone is reached on the appraisal assignment — appointment set, inspection complete, etc. — it's updated instantly and automatically on our website, and you can know up to the minute where the order is in the process.

Faster report delivery

When the report is ready, we send you an email with a technology called SureReceipts. Using SureReceipts allows us to upload a PDF version of your report to a secure area of our website. We send you an automated email notifying you that the report is finished, and gives you a hyperlink to follow to download your appraisal report. Email systems can refuse emails with large attachments like an appraisal PDF containing many forms and digital photos. Delivering the report through SureReceipts assures you'll never deal with size limitations againThis delivery method ensures the appraisal attachment isn't too large for your email system and even permits you to download the report again if you need it.

No more doubts if the appraisal order went through. No more doubts if the appraisal appointment has been set, or the inspection is finished. No more uncertainty where your report is! All of these were valid concerns previously. Today, ordering online gives you peace of mind so you'll worry less.