Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Customers say: Quick response
"Herb was very communicative to stay on track with my timeline. Recommend highly."
Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Very prompt in getting the appraisal back to me. I like their immediate attention. They offered assistance and follow-up even after the job was done. Thank you!"
Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Thorough appraisals received in a timely manner. Appraisals done in my home."
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Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Marty is excellent to work with. Very fair and excellent pricing for his services. You can't go wrong with Marty. He always makes you feel like family."
Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1955
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great customer service and very thorough"
Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
"Quick yet thorough home appraisal report! Jeff is a super nice guy & easy to work with. Can t beat the service he provides for a very reasonable price. Let him be your first and only stop!"
Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
"I consulted with several leading Real Estate firms in Northern Virginia to determine the best selling price for my home of all these firms Marc Dosik was the most knowledgeable about the current housing market which led to me selling my home for thousands of dollars more that had I gone with the other Real Estate firms. He also was the most organized and professional when it came to showing and closing on the property. If I was selling another property in Northern Virginia I clearly would call on Marc again."
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Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
"Our home search took approximately 6 months. The houses that were on the market did not meet our needs or were out of our price range/ desired neighborhoods. David never gave up and continued to work with us until we found the perfect new home, which happened to be new construction. David was very helpful through the process of working with the builder and ensuring a 30 day closing so we could be in our home before Christmas. We strongly recommend David.
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Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
"Brian is extremely professional and knowledgeable; selling the house through Brian was easy and made minimally stressful by his and his staff's work."
Serving Finksburg, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
"Fantastic! Mary is the most hard working and down-to-earth agent I have had the pleasure to work with. I was selling my mother's home. She really listened to our family, responded promptly to any questions we had, and made the process pain free for us. We interviewed several agents but decided on Mary as she seemed so in-tune with the area and easy to work with. Mary suggested some updates to the home that would pay off, and steered us away from items my family had in mind that would not be worth a return on investment. As a result I think we were able to capture a full price offer within 5 days. She even went above and beyond the call of duty and put new mulch down herself in my mother's front flower beds."
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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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