Desktop Appraisal - These are becoming more and more popular as the infamous "comp check" becomes a thing of the past. The desktop appraisal is an actual appraisal preformed by a licensed or certified appraiser that researches the subject's tax records, MLS, and other online information, then finds comparable sales and actual prepare a report. These can typically be done the same day and are less than $100. Sample Desktop Appraisal