Why Choose Us?
AllPoint Appraisals encompasses more than 30 years of appraisal and appraisal review experience, primarily serving the Lake Area. Each report is completed with precision, independence, and local market expertise. We employ the latest inspection, data collection, and analysis technologies to ensure every valuation is accurate, well-supported, and defensible. All assignments are performed by a Louisiana Certified Residential Appraiser with extensive knowledge of Lake Charles and surrounding markets. Every report is USPAP compliant (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and backed by credible, verifiable market data.
Why You May Need an Appraisal
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Purchase or Refinance of a Home
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Purchase or Refinance of a Home
A current appraisal helps your lender determine your home’s market value, ensuring the loan amount aligns with the property’s worth.
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Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit
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Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit
Banks often need an appraisal to verify the home’s current value before approving a home-equity loan or HELOC.
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PMI Removal
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PMI Removal
If you purchased your home with less than 20% down, you’re likely paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) each month. If your homes loan to value ratio is 20% or more, you may be able to have the PMI removed.
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Divorce or Estate Settlement
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Divorce or Estate Settlement
During divorce or after the passing of a loved one, an appraisal provides a fair, independent opinion of value to help divide property or settle an estate.
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Buying or Selling a Home
Appraisals aren’t just for lenders. Sellers use them to price accurately before listing, and buyers use them to ensure they’re making a sound offer.
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Buying or Selling a Home
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Property Tax or Insurance Purposes
An appraisal can help support a property tax appeal or verify a home’s replacement or pre-loss value for insurance purposes.
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Property Tax or Insurance Purposes
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Vacant Land or Site Valuation
Land-only appraisals establish market value for development, sale, financing, or investment purposes when no dwelling is present.
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Vacant Land or Site Valuation
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Home Improvements or Construction
An appraisal can estimate your home’s current value and the potential impact of planned renovations, or help document progress during new construction.
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Home Improvements or Construction
Parishes Served
(In Louisiana, counties are called parishes.)
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Calcasieu
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Cameron
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Beauregard
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Jefferson Davis
Appraisal and Measurement Services
Appraisal Services: Allpoint Appraisals offers a comprehensive range of residential valuation services, including single-family homes, condominiums, small income properties (2–4 units), and vacant residential land.
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Placing an Order: Most appraisals can be requested directly by individual homeowners, buyers, or their agents. Lender-related appraisals must be initiated by the bank or mortgage company.
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What to Expect: Following prompt arrival at the property on the agreed-upon date and time, the appraiser will begin by measuring the exterior of the home to determine living square footage and draft a floor plan. During this process, the appraiser will observe, note, and photograph the exterior features of the primary dwelling as well as any on-site amenities such as garages, porches, decks, pools, or outbuildings. After completing the exterior assessment, the appraiser will proceed to the interior inspection, observing, noting, and photographing all value-related areas and features throughout the property. This includes details of overall condition, quality, layout, and any significant updates or deferred maintenance.
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Delivery: The completed appraisal report will be delivered electronically to the designated recipient approximately 2–5 days after the inspection.
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Price: The typical fee ranges from $300 to $600 depending on property type, location, and complexity. Contact Allpoint Appraisals with your property details and appraisal needs for a precise quote.
Measurement Services: A primary component in the valuation of real estate is Gross Living Area (GLA), the total living square footage of the main dwelling. While Tax Assessor public records often list a dwelling’s GLA, those figures are frequently outdated or inaccurate. There are mobile applications that estimate GLA by scanning interior spaces, however their accuracy has proven inconsistent.
With price per square foot driving both new construction costs and the list prices of pre-owned homes, having the most precise and verifiable measurement of your property is essential. Confidence in your home’s true size means confidence in its market value.
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) provides uniform methods and guidelines for calculating the square footage across a range of dwelling types. AllPoint Appraisals provides ANSI compliant measurements and detailed floor plans, typically delivered electronically within 24 hours of inspection.
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Price: The typical fee ranges from $80 to $175 depending on property type, location, and dwelling size. Contact Allpoint Appraisals with your property details for a precise quote.
Contact Us:
​Ready to order, get a price quote, or just have a question? Call, text, or email and we’ll take care of what you need.
337-274-3345
When emailing, please include the property address, purpose of the appraisal, and any recent updates or alterations. Providing these details helps us prepare an accurate, no-obligation fee quote.