Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"I was looking to defend myself in a divorce. This appraisal helps me to pay less."
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Customers say: Quick response
"Mr. Gibbs is courteous, professional and thorough. He was prompt for the appraisal and in less than 24 hours he called us with the results and faxed the report. I would highly recommend this gentleman. He knows his business and has great expertise in his specialty of appraising real estate. Sue Ann Champion, Lansdale, PA"
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Customers say: Super punctual
"He was very prompt and courtesies. I called on a Monday, he came on Wednesday, and the next Monday I had the Appraisal."
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
"Andy was great. Totally professional and communicated really well throughout the entire process. He provided explanations of his appraisal and answered all my questions. I recommend him wholeheartedly."
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Communication was poor. I called twice and left messages (on day 8 and day 12). I did not get a return phone call either time. The appraisal took longer than the five to seven days I had been told to expect. If Ken needed more time, he should have communicated with me. I got the appraisal the day after I posted a negative review."
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
We are expert buyers of all kinds of Estate items. Years and years of time spent buying all kinds of Collectibles, Precious Metals including Fine and Costume Jewelry, All Coins, Case Knives and Zippo Lighters. We buy one piece or full collections. We will share our knowledge with you and pay you fair prices for your items. WE PAY CASH! Call us for a free evaluation, we travel and will come to you if necessary. We are Angie's List Certified and have passed all their background and business checks. Contact us with confidence!
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1993
Free estimates
"Great people, accessible, turn around time is good, great quality of work and they value personal contact."
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
"Since we are looking in to buy in Ohio, Mark could not work with us due to not being licensed there. He was very helpful and spent several minutes on the phone answering questions and helping me understand a couple different unconventional loans.
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Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Edward was professional and kept in constant contact through the entire process."
Serving Allentown, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Diane and her staff were professional and polite. Response to initial contact as well as service and follow up was quick. Report was thorough and accurate based on my own research ahead of time. I would recommend East PA Appraisals for similar service."
You can estimate a bathroom addition’s value between 10% to 20% of a home’s value. But this also accounts for extra square footage since homes with more bathrooms tend to have more space. When considering adding one, you should know that a bathroom generally adds only $5,000 to an appraisal price initially, with adjustments made for other factors like local home values.
Garages increase a property’s value by about 80% of the build price. The national average cost to build a garage is $23,900.
However, on an appraisal, a garage contributes to the whole rather than as a part. For example, if you have a garage, your appraiser then tries to compare it to nearby homes with garages, which often have a higher value.
A bedroom can add anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 or more to an appraisal. It depends heavily on the size of the bedroom, the overall home’s value, the location, and what amenities it might include (like a walk-in closet).
A drive-by appraisal usually costs $100 to $150. For a drive-by appraisal, the appraiser only visually assesses the home's exterior, in addition to reviewing the real estate records on the home and comparing it to nearby homes.
An FHA appraisal costs between $400 and $700. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are usually less strict, so the appraisals are often more affordable. VA appraisal fees range from $425 to $900 for a single-family home. Compared to FHA loans, VA loans can be more involved.
A home appraiser will look at the real estate paperwork related to the home, but they will also do an exterior and interior assessment. Reviews include the square footage of the home and/or acreage of the lot, the age and condition of the home, construction materials used, the general state of the economy and local market, and the design and style of the home, along with any special features it may have. While an appraiser won’t be as thorough as a home inspector, they will likely notice very obvious problems and defects.
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