We discuss how to prepare for an appraisal. There are many things you can do to have a better chance of getting a good value on an appraisal. One tip is to make a list of upgrades your home has had and give it to the appraiser when they come by the house. The other would be having your agent put a list of comparable properties together to show what homes they believe are similar.
While there is no way to guarantee a home appraisal will come out at the desired value, being prepared makes it a more likely chance that the appraiser will value your home appropriately.