We are doing our final walk-through on Friday and are scheduled to close next Friday, the 14th. My main concern is, will the appraisal get done in time for the closing? How long does it normally take to get an appraisal done? (we are 1st time home buyers.) It is being done through Ryland Homes and it is a VA loan.

Answer:
Depends on when the appraisal was ordered. But I complete and submit mine typically 48 hours after the inspection. Keep in mind, with new laws, lenders have to provide you the buyer with a copy of that appraisal 3 days BEFORE closing. So ASK ASK ASK.