Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate broker who works for Coldwell Banker Bain, video blogs about when to order your appraisal. As a buyer, the appraisal is one of the charges that make up your closing costs. Michael suggests to wait to order the appraisal until after the structural inspection condition is satisfied. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.