Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very responsive, on time with their appointment and pleased with the detail of the appraisal."
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Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Quick response
"Experience was perfect. Arrived on time. Appraisal was delivered ahead of schedule. Would use them again."
Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"He did such an amazing job painting my sunroom! I did not expect it to come out looking so great! I bought the AngiesList deal for $200 to have him come out and do the walls, but he did the window trim and baseboars for an extra $150, and boy was it worth it. I am so impressed. The only issue I have now is needing to have the ugly 70 year old windows replaced! I will absolutely hire him again. Very professional, kind guy.
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Serving Dudley, MA 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 Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!
Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Free estimates
"Very fast response. They were able to be out to my house the same day of the call and completed the appraisal in about 1 week."
Serving Dudley, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My main goal in using this service was to get an idea of just what value my house had. I have lied in the house (built in 1890) for thirty years. I have personally done some renovation but I mostly have had professional electricians and plumbers do their work.
My city in Massachusetts revalues real-estate annually. (How else can the teachers and other over-pensioned public employees get their benefits? :-) It has had a rash of tear-downs and subsequent erections of many McMansions. Currently, an over-supply of $1 million to $5 million houses exists. In fact the over-supply is a few times MORE than the other price ranges combined.
I live about two blocks away from a fairly pricey neighborhood, but my house is next to a very busy intersection. A neighborhood school and public transit are nearby. So, I wanted to get an idea if continued maintenance or improvement was better financially than doing the only the barest of work; i.e., a positive NPV (net present value).
The owner and his assistant called me separately about a week after we met. I did not detect any hard-sell. When I get my tax bill for the year 2015 I will know if the company helped me to determine a current value that matched the city's assessment. As for answering the question of a positive NPV for any improvements, I do not expect a clear answer as markets can change somewhat quickly.
1) They offered a thirty-day guarantee on pricing ... I don't feel comfortable taking fewer than thirty days when I have considered projects to improve my house; in fact, I have taken longer than for previous work I have done.
2) when I hear "proprietary software", bells ring as in the stock market's "proprietary algorithms" for High Frequency Trading
(basically the transfer of profit to the insiders (the pay-to-play game).
3) I have seen the one-stop fits-all model before. A local wood floor installer has a company name that implies it is local to Boston. In fact, it sub-contracts to those available in the METRO Boston area (the two installers came from southern NH, about 35 miles away).
4) One price estimate to power-wash my rear deck was $3,200. I have power-washed my deck several times. I own a power-washer. They priced a new rug for the front stairs that also seemed a little high.
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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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