DV Appraisal Services
Diminished Value of Georgia offers two types of appraisal services, a desk appraisal and a field appraisal.
Before you order an appraisal from us, we recommend submitting for a free estimate.
Our appraisals are recognized by all insurance companies and are USPAP compliant. Why Us?
Differences between our two appraisal types:
| Desk Appraisal | Field Appraisal | |
| Cost | $95 | $225 |
| Offered in | Nationwide | Georgia Only |
| Physical Inspection | No | Yes |
| Repair Quality Checkup* | No | Yes |
| Demand Letter | Yes | Yes |
| Supporting Documents | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle History Report | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Industry Guide | Yes | Yes |
| Money Back Guarantee | Yes | Yes |
| Phone and Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| First Party Claim Settlement** | Yes | Yes |
| Subsequent /Follow up Letters | Yes | Yes |
When Do I need a full appraisal: (Georgia Residents Only)
- If the insurance carrier specifically asked for one
- If you have Frame or Structural Damage
- If your airbags deployed
- If you have severe damage
- If you have repair quality issues
- If Diminished Value is Greater than $2,000
- If you are going to court or suing the other party
- If you have a first party claim and we’re negotiating a settlement
Repair Quality Checkup: We inspect your vehicle for repair related issues like over-spray, misaligned panels, uneven gaps, mismatched paint etc…
We cannot establish Repair Related Diminished Value without a physical inspection.
**Some appraisers will charge you extra to communicate with the insurance company or settle a first party claim. Our appraisal solution is all-inclusive.
Our Service vs. the Competition
Desk Appraisals (Nationwide)
$95
Field Appraisals (Atlanta, GA)
$225
