Do Appraisers Look In Showers?

The bathroom is part of the home's condition

We might look in your shower during the visit. We're checking features and visible condition, including any sign of damage or moisture. We're not judging your things or how tidy you keep the place.

In an older Wilmington row house or twin, the bathroom may have been added later or updated more than once. If you know when it was done, tell us. Dates help us describe the house fairly.

What may be observed

• The shower enclosure, tile and fixtures.
• Visible leaks, stains, damaged finishes or other signs of moisture.
• The condition of the bathroom and any repairs that are easy to see.
• Updates or unusual features that help describe the home.

The scope of the assignment decides what we look at or test. Ask what access we need and whether any particular checks are part of the visit. Please don't assume every fixture will be tested.

Why those details matter

A bathroom's condition and how updated it is help paint the full picture of the home. A known leak or a repair left unfinished may need more information before we can tell how much it matters. What it does to value comes from the market, not from a set dollar amount for a shower or a fixture.

An appraisal has limits

An appraisal is not a plumbing, structural or mold inspection. A stain by itself doesn't tell us the cause, the extent or the cost of a problem, and a qualified specialist may be needed for that.

Tell us about known problems, past repairs and anything we can't see. If you have repair dates or receipts, share them. Accurate information lets us describe the condition fairly without guessing about hidden work.

Before the visit

Make the bathroom easy to get into, and move anything blocking the shower or other spots we've asked to see. Everyday housekeeping is a separate matter from the home's lasting condition.

Our guide to cleanliness and appraisal preparation covers that difference. If you're unsure about anything in your own bathroom, a quick call to (302) 298-3336 will settle it.