How much does a house appraisal cost?
House appraisal is an important link in scenarios such as buying and selling, mortgage, and demolition, and its charging standards and methods have always been a hot topic for users. This article will combine hot topics and industry data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the charging rules for house evaluation and provide structured data reference.
1. Main influencing factors of house appraisal fees

The cost of a home appraisal is not fixed and is usually determined by the following factors:
| Influencing factors | Description |
|---|---|
| House type | Charges vary widely for different types of residences/shops/factories etc. |
| Assessment purpose | Mortgage (0.1%-0.5%) > Transaction Appraisal (fixed fee) |
| House area | Usually charged according to the area (such as 500 yuan for less than 100 square meters) |
| Regional differences | First-tier cities (800-2,000 yuan) > Third- and fourth-tier cities (300-800 yuan) |
| Institutional qualifications | The fees of first-level evaluation agencies will increase by 30%-50%. |
2. Comparison of mainstream charging methods in 2023
According to recent industry survey data, the main charging models are as follows:
| Charging method | Applicable scenarios | price range | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| According to the proportion of house price | Mortgage Appraisal | 0.05%-0.3% | 62% |
| fixed fee | Transaction tax assessment | 300-1500 yuan | 28% |
| Area tiered price | Demolition assessment | 5-15 yuan/㎡ | 10% |
3. Answers to recent hot questions
1.Is the appraisal agency designated by the bank more expensive?
Data shows that the fees of cooperative evaluation agencies are generally 15%-20% lower than the market price, but there may be bundled services.
2.Why is the appraised price of second-hand houses lower than the transaction price?
Q3 data in 2023 shows that the average appraisal price is 92% of the transaction price, which is mainly affected by bank risk control policies.
3.Are self-service assessment tools reliable?
Recent tests show that the error rate of AI assessment tools is about 8%-12%, which is suitable for preliminary reference.
4. Practical suggestions for reducing evaluation costs
1. Compare quotes from more than 3 institutions (the price difference can reach 40%)
2. Choose off-peak hours (fees may drop by 10% at the end of the month)
3. Combined assessment needs (multi-suite package assessment saves 20%-30%)
4. Pay attention to government subsidies (some cities provide 50% assessment fee subsidy)
5. Latest industry trends
1. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development plans to implement a new policy on transparency of assessment fees (for trial implementation in 2024)
2. Shenzhen pilots a new model of "assessment fee insurance" (can be paid in installments)
3. "Assessment + Notarization" packaged service appears in Hangzhou (saving 15% of the total cost)
Conclusion:House appraisal fees are affected by multiple factors. It is recommended to choose an appraisal method based on specific needs. Recently, the industry is developing towards standardization and transparency, and users can reasonably control costs through multi-party price comparisons and favorable policies.
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