New Construction Appraisals
Subject-to-completion appraisals from plans and specifications.
Real estate appraisal is a state-licensed activity. NextPhase holds Arizona certification, so real property assignments are limited to Arizona. If you need real property valued in another state, call anyway — we will point you to a qualified appraiser there.
What drives the number
A new construction appraisal is performed subject to completion per plans and specifications, which means the report values something that does not yet exist. The plan set and specification list are the evidence, and incomplete documentation produces an unreliable conclusion.
Commonly appraised
- Custom home construction
- Spec and builder inventory
- Construction-to-permanent lending
- Owner-builder projects
- Additions and major renovation
- Cost approach support
What we'll need from you
- Complete plan set and specification list
- Builder contract and cost breakdown
- Lot purchase price and closing date
- Expected completion date
- Any allowances and upgrade selections
A final inspection is generally required once construction is complete before the lender will release the appraisal for funding.
| Scope | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Standard single family | $450 – $750 |
| Complex / rural / acreage | $750 – $1,200 |
| Multi-family 2–4 unit | $900 – $1,500 |
| Litigation & expert witness | $1,500 – $2,500+ |
Related residential assets
Common questions
Do you appraise real estate outside Arizona?
No. Real estate appraisal is a state-licensed activity and NextPhase holds Arizona certification. Personal property and business valuation carry no such restriction and are handled nationwide and internationally. If you need real property valued in another state, call anyway — we will point you to someone qualified there.
How is this different from a Zestimate or a realtor's CMA?
An automated estimate is a statistical guess with no inspection and no liability behind it. A CMA is a marketing opinion from someone holding a commission. An appraisal is an independent USPAP-compliant opinion from a licensed professional who inspected the property and can defend the conclusion under cross-examination.
Can you appraise as of a date in the past?
Yes. Retrospective appraisals are routine for estate and date-of-death work, divorce with a stipulated valuation date, insurance losses, and tax matters.
Do you handle manufactured and mobile homes?
Yes, including chattel and FEMA-related assignments — work many residential appraisers decline. FHA/HUD approved since 2006.
Ready for a number you can defend?
Tell us what you have and what it's for. You get a fixed written quote — never an hourly meter, never a sales call.