Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great. Quick response, efficient, pleasant appraiser."
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Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Dan was very professional in his work, and he completed the appraisal very quickly and efficiently. I would surely recommend this appraisal company. Thank you"
Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Customers say: Terrific value
"Erik was great. I called him on Friday and he came the next day. He took the time to explain things to me the day of his visit and even after we received our appraisal. He even had our appraisal ready within the week. Thank you Erik"
Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Needed an appraisal for a property that I was interested in. Excellent customer service, very attentive and responsive. Took their time to make sure I understood every facet of the process and to answer all of my questions. They were also proactive in reaching back out to me if I had any additional questions or needed anything else. A unique experience that I would highly recommend. Great value, reasonably priced for the time and service that was given. Thank you."
Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Overall quality job. I would've given 5 stars if I had gotten the final appraisal quicker."
Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Erik was great. I called him on Friday and he came the next day. He took the time to explain things to me the day of his visit and even after we received our appraisal. He even had our appraisal ready within the week. Thank you Erik"
Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Credit card accepted
"They did a great job!"
Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Anthony is super responsive and professional. I asked him to assist with a situation I was having with the VA and their appraiser and Anthony had no hesitation to jump right in and provide a fair and accurate appraisal. Quick turnaround time and great overall experience. I would highly recommend!!"
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Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
"Keith is a great appraiser. His prices are fair and his turn around time was fantastic."
Serving Centereach, NY and surrounding areas
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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