Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Selective Appraisal Services 7702 E Doubletree Ranch Rd #315, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 (480) 789-0344 | [email protected]

Effective date: May 5, 2023 Last updated: October 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of selectiveappraisals.com (the "Site") and your submission of quote requests and appraisal orders through it. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Appraisal assignments are governed by a separate written engagement letter. If these Terms conflict with a signed engagement letter, the engagement letter controls for that assignment.

2. Who We Are

Selective Appraisal Services ("we," "us," "our") provides residential real estate appraisal services in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Gila Counties, Arizona. Our appraisals are performed by Arizona certified residential appraisers.

3. Quote Requests and Orders

Submitting a quote request or order form does not create a binding appraisal agreement.

An appraisal assignment begins only after we confirm the scope of work, fee, and timeline, and we receive your signed engagement letter.

We may decline an assignment, including when it falls outside our service area, competence, or professional standards, or when the requested outcome would compromise our independence.

Information you provide must be accurate and complete. You are responsible for giving us access to the property and for providing documents we reasonably request.

4. Fees and Payment

The fee shown on the Site, including our "starting at" fee, is an initial estimate only and is not final.

The final fee depends on property characteristics, complexity, location, intended use, scope of work, and other requirements identified during our review. We will confirm the final fee with you before we proceed.

Payment is due upon receipt of our invoice.

We accept cash on delivery (COD), check, wire transfer, and credit card.

Payment in full is required before we deliver the completed report.

We do not charge late fees.

Our fee is for professional services and is never contingent on a predetermined or requested value.

Cancellations. You may cancel an appraisal assignment at any time before the property inspection is completed, with no cancellation fee. If you cancel after the inspection has been completed, a trip fee of applies, and we will provide you with the photos taken during the inspection.

Refunds. Because appraisal work begins as soon as the assignment is accepted, no refunds are given once the work has been completed. Refunds are also not available because you disagree with the opinion of value. See Section 8 for how to submit additional information for reconsideration.

5. Independence and No Predetermined Value

We provide objective, independent opinions of value. We do not accept assignments, and our compensation is not tied to, a specific value, a minimum or maximum value, or a result favoring any party. Requests to reach a predetermined value will be declined.

6. Scope, Intended Use, and Intended Users

Each appraisal report is prepared for a specific intended use and for specific intended users stated in the report and engagement letter. No one else may rely on the report. Using a report for a purpose other than its stated intended use, or giving it to people who are not intended users, is not authorized and we accept no responsibility for it.

Appraisals follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which may limit what we can do or say in an assignment.

7. Nature of an Appraisal

An appraisal is a professional opinion of value as of a specific effective date, based on the data available and the assumptions and limiting conditions stated in the report. It is not a guarantee of the price a property will sell for, a home inspection, a survey, or legal, tax, or financial advice. We do not inspect for structural, environmental, or code issues unless the scope of work says so.

8. Reconsideration of Value

If you believe we missed relevant information, such as recent comparable sales, improvements, or factual errors, you may send it to us in writing. We will review it and revise the report only if credible market evidence supports a change. We do not change opinions of value to match a requested number.

9. Confidentiality

We keep assignment information and appraisal results confidential, consistent with USPAP, and disclose them only to the client, parties the client authorizes, or as required by law or legal process. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information.

10. Copyright and Use of Reports

Appraisal reports and Site content are our property or are used with permission. We grant the client and the stated intended users a limited right to use the report for the stated intended use. You may not alter a report, sell it, publish it, or use excerpts in a way that is misleading. [CONFIRM with an attorney whether to add a clause on use in litigation or lending.]

11. Site Use

You agree not to:

Use the Site for unlawful purposes

Submit false, misleading, or someone else's information without permission

Attempt to disrupt, scan, or gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems

Copy or scrape Site content for commercial use without our written permission

12. Communications Consent

By submitting a form, you agree we may contact you by phone or email about your appraisal request.

Marketing emails. We may send newsletters, blog updates, and promotional emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any marketing email or by contacting us at [email protected]. Unsubscribing does not stop emails related to an appraisal you have ordered, such as scheduling, invoices, and report delivery.

Text message terms. If you check the text message consent box on our forms, you agree to receive text messages from Selective Appraisal Services about your appraisal request, including quotes, scheduling, and order updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out. Reply HELP for help, or call (480) 789-0344. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing our services or receiving a quote. Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle your phone number and opt-in information.

13. Disclaimers

The Site and its general content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind to the extent allowed by law. Blog posts and general information on the Site are for education only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Market statistics and examples may change and may not apply to your property.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its general content. For appraisal assignments, our liability is governed by the engagement letter.

15. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may link to or rely on third-party services, such as form, scheduling, and messaging tools. We are not responsible for third-party websites or services.

16. Changes to the Site and Terms

We may change the Site or these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date shows the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept them.

17. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

18. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

19. Contact Us

Selective Appraisal Services 7702 E Doubletree Ranch Rd #315 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Phone: (480) 789-0344 Email: [email protected]