Hi Paul, There are a few factors that would go into this. It depends on the area you are in, how busy the appraisers are at the time and how quickly you need it back by, the size and similar factors of the home. You should be able to call and get an estimate from either your lender or a local appraising company. Where I am located an average home appraisal is roughly $600 at the moment.
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