Anybody can order an appraisal. If you are looking for an appraisal for personal use like for legal reasons, court ordered, divorce, equity split, arms length sale, etc. Make sure all parties agree on the appraiser and best of luck.
If the appraisal is for information purposes only that is fine. I can refer you to a local appraiser. If you plan on refinancing or selling your home you may want to wait until the lender for your transaction orders an appraisal. Most lenders will not use a third party appraisal report.
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