NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on the appraisal process. This guide covers what an appraisal is, the data that is analyzed as part of the process, and how lenders use the appraisal value to help determine how much money a buyer can borrow.

As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor. Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides:

• NEW: The Appraisal Process
• Agency and Non-Agency Relationships
• Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home
• Mortgages and Financing
• Buying Your First Home