Serving Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Customers say: True professional
"This is a very busy time for appraisers. I had to have it done quickly and they accommodated me."
Serving Benedict, MD 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 Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
"He is very thorough. He is knowledgeable. He is detailed oriented. He understands what his clients’ needs are and it was fantastic working with him. I wished I could give an A+."
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Serving Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We recently worked with Cindy ("Lucinda") to buy our "forever home", and we have to say we were really pleased with our time together! In early spring, we met Cindy at a showing of a house when we had not yet selected a realtor. I felt very glad for having met her so coincidently! Out of the 6 houses we visited, she was the only one to ask for our contact info to represent us AND followed up with us that Sunday evening. Despite explaining we were a few months off - she met with us over coffee for an hour later to talk about the process, what we were looking for, and Cindy told us up front that she would be our advocate through and through. We found throughout the process, she would listen and internalize our requests in looking at houses and negotiations, was very flexible with her time and rabid about trying to get the right house for our family even if it meant pointing out things counter to what we thought we wanted. Her communications were thorough and follow-through excellent. She's even been helpful with some warranty issues after closing! I can say that having worked with other realtors before, Cindy's stellar professionalism and kindness were the absolute best-in-class. Thank you, Cindy!"
Serving Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The appraiser was efficient, knowledgeable and was able to answer the many questions I had. The process did not take long and I had the formal appraisal emailed to me within 48 hours."
Serving Benedict, MD 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 Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Really excellent. I have now hired this company for house painting, bathroom remodeling, and now deck renovation. All projects have gone extremely well. The pricing is very good, they are very professional, courteous, honest, and trustworthy. I have been extremely pleased with all the work they have done."
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Serving Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
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Serving Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Mr. Murphy arrived promptly and went through the house with a "fine tooth comb"! He obviously has tremedous knowledge and carries all the tools necessary to investigate every corner of the residence, from the attic to the crawl space. We were able to proceed with the purchase of our home knowing there were only a few very minor issues to deal with. We were also very impressed with his appraisal value for our home. It came within dollars of the bank's appraisal. Mr. Murphy is knowledgeable, efficient and helpful. We are most pleased with his service.
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Serving Benedict, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Marketplace Homes has been managing my property for a few years and they have been great!"
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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