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[quote=Anonymous]1. Zillow sucks.  It does not work for urban locations, especially if the area is gentrifying.
2.  Give the appraiser comps and don't be afraid to go to other neighborhoods that are 10 or so blocks away to support your cause.  Use the spread out burbs in your favor.  Give him MLS numbers, b/c he will go on the MLS to pull comps.  If you are still on good terms with your Broker (agent), have them run comps and also send you the comps you want to use in their email.  The appraiser will respect the agents opinion a little more.
3. Clean and tidy.  The appraiser is human.  Make it nice.  
4. Point out any positive features about your house or hood that only you would know.  
5. If you are present, be nice but not over-bearing.  Be aware that the appraiser might want to get out of there ASAP to go to the other places and end the work day at a reasonable hour.  Basically, don't be a chatty homeowner, unless you really think the appraiser wants to talk.

Don't feel weird.  The appraisers will throw out anything absurd, but they are happy to have the comps, etc..  It gives them more to info with less work.

Good luck.[/quote]

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