What to Expect During a Home Appraisal in 2026 (LiDAR Technology, Accuracy & How to Prepare)
If it’s been a while since you’ve had a home appraisal, the process in 2026 may look a little different than what you remember. No giant tape measures stretched across your living room. No hand-drawn sketches on graph paper. And definitely no guessing. Modern appraisal inspections now use advanced tools like LiDAR technology to improve accuracy, reduce human error, and create highly detailed digital floor plans. If you live in Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery, or anywhere in Montgomery County, here’s exactly what to expect during today’s appraisal process — and how to prepare. First: What Actually Happens During the Inspection? When I arrive at a property, the first step isn’t pulling out a clipboard. It’s scanning the home. Using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, the property is digitally measured using laser-based distance calculations. This is the same type of technology used in engineering, mapping, and even autonomous vehicles. In simple terms: ...