Quick Answer: For a Boston condo appraisal, organize records that identify the unit and explain its parking, storage, recurring fees and recent changes. Ask the appraiser which documents fit the assignment. A parking space advertised with a condo should not be assumed to be owned or transferable without checking the relevant records.
Last updated: October 17, 2026
A condominium listing can make several different arrangements sound alike. A parking space may be described as included, assigned, rented or available nearby. Storage can raise similar questions. A useful document package explains what the owner actually has without relying on a short listing description.
This checklist focuses on preparing information for the appraiser. It does not determine ownership rights or substitute for legal review of condominium documents.
Which records identify the property being appraised?
Start with the full address, unit number and the documents already available to you that describe the unit. Include an existing floor plan and explain any differences between its labels and the current layout. Identify the source and date of each document.
If you have converted rooms or combined spaces, explain the history instead of quietly replacing an older plan. Ask the appraiser which additional records are needed. Do not assume a municipal record, marketing plan and ownership document describe the same thing.
How should you document parking and storage?
Create a separate line for each space: its location, how it is used, the record describing it and any separate payment. Provide the relevant document rather than a conclusion such as 'deeded parking' that you cannot substantiate.
For example, if an owner uses a numbered space but only has an association email confirming the arrangement, share that email and explain what remains unknown. Let the appropriate professional resolve legal questions; the appraiser needs a clear factual starting point.
What fee and project information should you gather?
Share a recent fee statement and any available notices about changes, special assessments or planned work that may be relevant. Label estimates as estimates and distinguish proposed work from approved or completed work. Include dates so that old notices are not mistaken for current conditions.
Ask before transmitting a large association file. A concise contents list can help the appraiser request the relevant portions. Remove unrelated personal account information and use the agreed method for sending documents.
What should you send before the visit?
Send one organized package with a short list of unresolved questions. Identify how the appraiser can access the unit, parking and storage if access is part of the assignment. Confirm restrictions with the person responsible for the building.
Documentation does not establish a predetermined value. Its purpose is to reduce uncertainty about the property and help the appraiser assess relevant evidence. Avoid adding the purchase cost of every feature to an expected appraisal amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a parking space always add a fixed amount?
No universal amount should be assumed. The rights involved and relevant market evidence need to be considered.
Should I send every association document?
Ask which records the assignment requires. Start with an organized list rather than an unexplained file dump.
Can the appraisal settle a parking ownership dispute?
Do not assume so. Obtain legal clarification of disputed rights and give the appraiser the resulting documentation.
Discuss Your Appraisal
Request an Aladdin Appraisal quote with the condo address, appraisal purpose and any parking or storage questions. Confirm property suitability and coverage before ordering. Contact Aladdin Appraisal.
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This article offers general preparation information. Confirm the scope and requirements of your assignment with the appraiser and the appropriate legal, tax, lending or property professional.
