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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Took a bit longer to get the actual report, but only 3 days."
Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
"He was professional from the start. He got the appraisal report back to me quickly and didn't waste any time."
Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1976
"The appraiser was professional. He came on a Monday and had the appraisal completed by Friday morning. Great service."
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"He is always on time. He has done lots of work for me and he is meticulous every time."
Serving Ellington, CT 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 Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
Free estimates
"Very friendly, thorough and super tolerant of my overly friendly dogs."
Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Offers commercial services
"We used her for an estate tax appraisal. She also does Tangible Personal Property Appraisals. Quick, personable, accurate and knowledge. She has it all. We are a law firm, and she is our GO TO person."
Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
"We have had a good experience working with the Brooke Group for appraisals. Customer service is strong, and the principals have high integrity. The appraisals we received were done well and met our needs."
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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