VA Lender Selection
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Appraisers on the VA Lender Selection Roster are approved to complete appraisals for Department of Veterans Affairs-backed loans.
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VA appraisals include valuation analysis along with a review for minimum property requirements related to safety, soundness, and livability.
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VA guidelines are intended to ensure the property is safe, structurally sound, sanitary, and suitable for residential occupancy.
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Yes. If required repairs are identified, the appraisal may be conditioned upon completion of those repairs.
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The parties may renegotiate the contract, dispute the value through reconsideration processes, or adjust financing terms.
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The Tidewater process allows parties an opportunity to provide additional market data before a potentially low value is finalized.
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In many cases, VA appraisals may be transferred between lenders, subject to VA guidelines and lender requirements.
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Most VA appraisal assignments are completed within standard lender-required turnaround times.
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The veteran is not required to attend, although access arrangements are coordinated with the occupant or listing representative.
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Yes. The appraiser observes readily apparent issues that may affect the property’s safety or habitability.
Advanced Appraisal Services works with VA-approved lenders to help veterans, active-duty service members, and military families navigate the home financing process with confidence. We partner with trusted lenders who understand VA loan requirements and can guide you through every step, from lender selection to the required VA appraisal. Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties, we're committed to helping you connect with the right lender for a smooth and successful home purchase or refinance.