Replacement Cost Software for Appraisers
National Appraisal Estimator
Produce a credible cost-approach replacement cost report for nearly any single-family, multi-family or manufactured home — in about five minutes. Nothing to install.
Already subscribed? Log in hereBased on published data from the National Building Cost Manual.
National Appraisal Estimator
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How it works
An informed cost opinion, in five minutes
Enter the property. National Appraisal Estimator handles the cost variables, the geographic adjustment and the depreciation, then hands you a report you can print, export or share.
Describe the property
Single-family, multi-family or manufactured home. More than 30 construction cost categories, plus options like heating and cooling, porches, decks, basements, garages, pools and spas.
Adjust for place and time
Costs adjust by U.S. and Canadian postal code, with class and condition ratings comparable to Fannie Mae's UAD. Retrospective data back to 2014 for prior-date assignments.
Deliver the report
Export as PDF or Word to share or customize. Reports include functions required by state law, such as California 10 CCR 2695.183 and Florida ATB #006-10.
See a report built from scratch
A short walkthrough of the whole process, start to finished report.
Pricing
One plan. Unlimited reports.
No per-report charges, no seat tiers, no contract. $19.49 a month for everything below.
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- Cost estimates for most single-family, manufactured and multi-family homes, adjustable by U.S. and Canadian postal codes
- Unlimited reports, including retrospective data to 2014
- No software to install — sign up quickly online
- Access anywhere, on any device
- Cost data updated semi-annually, generally March and September
- Class and condition ratings comparable to Fannie Mae's UAD
- Export reports as PDF or Microsoft Word to share or customize
- Save valuation templates to reuse and save time
- Updates and new features as they're released
- Free unlimited technical support
Sample reports
See a finished report before you subscribe
National Appraisal Estimator values nearly any home type.
Single family
A detached home valued by the cost approach — construction class, quality, area, shape, additional features, and both physical and functional depreciation.
View sample (PDF)Multi-family
Duplexes, triplexes and apartment buildings, with unit counts, shared structure and common areas reflected in the replacement cost.
View sample (PDF)Manufactured homes
Single- and multi-section manufactured housing, with the size, quality grade and setup factors that separate it from site-built construction.
View sample (PDF)All reports adjust to your U.S. or Canadian postal code and can be exported as PDF or Word.
What you get
Reports that hold up
Meaningful reports, fast
Reports cover all important variables, including more than 30 construction cost categories adjusted for geographic area, and include functions required by state laws such as California 10 CCR 2695.183 and Florida ATB #006-10.
See sample reports
Create templates to save time
Save even more time by building templates you re-use for future reports. Create as many as you need — for property types you value often, or for a client's preferred format.
Export in the format you need
Save, access and edit unlimited reports online, then send them out as email, a PDF document or a Word document you can edit to match your own report style.
Cost data you can defend
National Appraisal Estimator mirrors Uniform Appraisal Dataset quality ratings and uses the same component-based models as the National Building Cost Manual, a trusted print publication since 1975. Free unlimited technical support is included.
About the National Building Cost Manual
In practice
What appraisers and adjusters say
"I've been using your products for a long time. Your software gives me the best estimates. It's very rare that a contractor challenges a cost estimate that I've prepared."
Lee H., Certified Real Estate Appraiser"Craftsman cost data is the best in the business. I've been to court and the data stands up well."
Dave K., Independent Insurance Adjuster"A good estimating tool with lots of detail — my accuracy has been within 10%."
Jim B.Questions
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the report?
All construction costs — labor, material, equipment, plans, the building permit, supervision, overhead and profit — plus physical and functional depreciation. See the sample reports
Is there a free trial?
There's no free trial, but there is a 10-day money-back guarantee. Subscribe, use it on a real job, and if it isn't right for you we'll refund you within 10 days.
The demo video and the three sample reports above will also show you most of what you'd want to know before deciding.
How accurate are these costs?
Craftsman Book Company has published detailed construction cost data for over 50 years, and these costs come from our annual National Building Cost Manual.
National Appraisal Estimator is not a substitute for judgment, analysis and sound valuation practice. It's an aid in developing an informed opinion on replacement cost. There's room for legitimate disagreement on costs, even when complete plans and specifications are available, the date and site are established, and labor and material costs are identical for all contractors.
What costs are not included?
Site development such as bringing utilities to the site, government-mandated fees, and the cost of overcoming unusual soil conditions.
What about options, such as heating and cooling?
Easy to add. National Appraisal Estimator handles features such as heating and cooling (including unit heaters), porches and decks, basements, balconies, fireplaces, garages, attics, pools and spas.
Do I have to install anything?
No. It runs in your browser, on any device. Sign up and you're working in a few minutes.
How often is the cost data updated?
Semi-annually, generally in March and September. Updates and new features are included in your subscription at no extra charge.
Can I cancel?
Yes, anytime. First subscriptions are also covered by a 10-day money-back guarantee. Still have a question? Contact us.
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