Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"The appraisal report was timely, well-presented, organized, and inclusive. The appraiser exhibited a comprehensive knowledge of his profession."
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Small jobs welcome
"He was prompt, professional and explained what he was doing. We would recommend him if asked for referral"
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
At ABOVE BOARD VALUATION LLC we pride our ourselves in quality, value, and service! We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\nWhen you contact us, you'll be given the exceptional customer service you deserve, including free quotes, up-front pricing, and no hidden fees. These benefits are provided to our clients in order to show that our company genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate!
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
"My experience with Hilton Realty Advisors was fine. They will actually tell you what's appropriate as opposed to what you want to hear and I respect that. They were very knowledgeable."
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
"They provide Excellent service, they helped us multiple times, they've called and keep us posted every time and they answered all our questions and guided us through the process. And then also helped us find a new home after. They negotiated the price with the contractor and builders."
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The process started out strenuous but ended up being a breeze once I hired Showcase Regional Housing to do the all the tedious work."
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
"I was pleased with his working with me to get the appraisal results quickly."
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Office staff is always available for help. No job is too small or too big. They are responsive to our needs for service requests from roofing to foundations. All aspects of home repairs have been done professionally and in a timely manner. I would recommend Marketplace Homes for all your property management needs regarding property repairs and maintenance."
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
"My husband and I both work and are very involved with our communities. We don't have a lot of time to spend researching and looking at a lot of houses. We ended up getting our loan through Quicken Loans and they assigned us Dana. Quite honestly Dana was very easy to work with and very responsive. Her attention to detail on the homes that we walked through was very thorough and she thought about things I wouldn't have thought about. She took care of details, made recommendations and handled paperwork on time and helped me think about things I wouldn't normally think about but left the decision up to us - without being pushy. I am so thankful for Dana because it made it that much easier on our family when purchasing a new home."
Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
"I was going to be buying a property with cash and I wanted to make sure I was making a good choice. He did an amazing job helping me selecting the right one at the right price."
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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