How to prepare your property for an appraisal

To prepare your property for an appraisal, gather the title and tax documents, make a list of improvements and their dates, provide clear access to every part of the property, and fix small, obvious defects beforehand. The appraiser values what the evidence and the inspection support, so good records and a well-presented property help make sure nothing that adds value is missed.

By Jose Dante Almeda Jr., PRC Licensed Real Estate Appraiser No. 11261 & Licensed Real Estate Broker No. 33179 · Last updated July 2026

Get your documents together first

Before the inspection, pull together the property’s paperwork. This usually includes the transfer or condominium certificate of title, the latest tax declaration and real property tax receipts, the lot plan or vicinity map, and any permits for improvements. Having these ready lets a licensed real estate appraiser in the Philippines confirm the property’s legal status and area without guesswork. See our full list of documents needed for a property appraisal.

Make the property easy to inspect

The appraiser needs to see the whole property, so clear access to all rooms, the perimeter, and any separate structures. Tidying up will not inflate the value, but it lets the inspection go smoothly and helps the appraiser record the true condition rather than working around clutter. If part of the lot is fenced off or hard to reach, mention it in advance.

Point out improvements, and fix the small stuff

List any real improvements and when they were done: an added room, a new roof, upgraded electrical or plumbing, a perimeter wall. Improvements that are permitted and documented are easier to credit. It is also worth fixing small, obvious defects beforehand, like a leaking faucet or a broken door, since visible deferred maintenance can weigh on the figure.

Be upfront about the property’s history

If the property has flooded, had structural repairs, or sits near a hazard, say so. A good appraisal accounts for these anyway, and being upfront keeps the report honest and defensible, which matters when a bank or the BIR reviews it.

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