Why It Happens
Why I Built WorthMore: A Conversation with Daniel Martin
Carrie Carpenter sat down with Daniel Martin, founder of WorthMore.ai, to talk about the appraisal dispute that started …
Carrie Carpenter·Apr 6, 2026·4 min
Appraisal Challenge
How to Challenge an Appraisal: Strategies That Actually Work
When a home appraisal comes in lower than expected, it can feel like the final verdict on your property's worth. But it'…
Carrie Carpenter·Apr 2, 2026·7 min
Appraisal Dispute
How to Dispute a Home Appraisal: The Definitive Guide for Homeowners
If your home appraisal came in lower than expected, you're probably feeling frustrated and uncertain about your next mov…
Carrie Carpenter·Apr 2, 2026·8 min
Fight Your Appraisal
How to Fight an Appraisal: Everything You Need to Know Before Challenging That Low Number
Most homeowners treat an appraisal like a verdict. The appraiser showed up, looked around, ran the numbers, and delivere…
Carrie Carpenter·Apr 2, 2026·7 min
FHA Loans
Appraisal Came In Low on an FHA Loan: What Happens Next
A first-time buyer I know was three weeks from closing when she got the call. The appraisal came in $22,000 below the pu…
Carrie Carpenter·Apr 2, 2026·3 min
What If House
What to Do If Your House Appraisal Is Too Low: Your Complete Action Plan
Finding out your house appraisal came in too low is one of the most stressful moments in any real estate transaction. Wh…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min
Appraisal Challenge
How to Challenge an Appraisal Report: Find the Errors, Build Your Case, and Get a Fair Value
An appraisal report might look like an authoritative, final document. It has official forms, license numbers, and pages …
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·8 min
Property Tax
How to Fight Your Tax Appraisal: Lower Your Property Taxes the Smart Way
If you're looking into how to fight your tax appraisal, you're likely facing a property tax bill that feels unfairly hig…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min
Appraisal Dispute
Can I Dispute a Home Appraisal? Yes — Here's Everything You Need to Know
If you're asking "can I dispute a home appraisal?" — the answer is a resounding yes. Every homeowner, buyer, and borrowe…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min
Fight Your Appraisal
How to Fight a Bad Appraisal: Turn a Low Valuation Into a Fair One
A bad appraisal is more than just a low number — it's an appraisal that contains errors, uses questionable comparable sa…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min
Appraisal Dispute
How to Dispute a Home Appraisal: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide
You've just learned that your home appraisal came in lower than expected, and the news hits hard. Whether you're in the …
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·8 min
Appraisal Dispute
How to Dispute Your Home Value: When the Numbers Don't Add Up
Whether it's a lender's appraisal that came in low or a county tax assessment that seems inflated, discovering that the …
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·8 min
Appraisal Challenge
Can I Challenge an Appraisal? Yes — Here Is Exactly How to Do It and Win
If you are reading this, chances are you just received an appraisal that feels wrong. Maybe the number is significantly …
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·8 min
ROV Letter
Appraisal Reconsideration Letter: How to Write One That Actually Gets Your Value Revised
When your home appraisal comes in low, the appraisal reconsideration letter — also known as an ROV (Reconsideration of V…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·9 min
Property Tax
How to Fight Appraisal Property Tax in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners
If you are a homeowner in Texas, you are already painfully aware that the state has some of the highest property taxes i…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·8 min
Appraisal Dispute
How to Dispute a Property Appraisal: Protect Your Home's True Value
A property appraisal is supposed to provide an objective, well-supported estimate of your home's market value. But what …
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min
Appraisal Appeal
Can I Appeal My Home Appraisal? Yes — Here's Exactly How to Do It
If you're asking "can I appeal my home appraisal?" the answer is a definitive yes. Every homeowner has the right to chal…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min
Why It Happens
Why Is My Appraisal So Low? 7 Reasons Your Home May Be Undervalued
You open the appraisal report, scan to the bottom line, and your stomach drops. The number is way lower than you expecte…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min
Refinance
How to Dispute a Home Appraisal for Refinance: Save Your Rate and Your Equity
You did everything right. You found a great interest rate, locked it in, submitted your refinance application, and then …
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·8 min
Fight Your Appraisal
How to Fight a Home Appraisal: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Property Value
Getting a low home appraisal can feel like a punch to the gut. Whether you're selling your home, refinancing your mortga…
Carrie Carpenter·Mar 28, 2026·7 min