Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Martin's Appraisals conducted a professional and thorough appraisal in an expedient manner. I would highly recommend this business as a good value for your money."
Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Got a lot of information on my property. Pleasant to work with and didnâ t have to ask him twice to do something. Great appraisal."
Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"I was looking to defend myself in a divorce. This appraisal helps me to pay less."
Serving Freeland, 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 Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"did a very thorough job. wasn't in any rush and explained the reason for everything she did.I felt very much at ease with this person,and would not hesitate to use this service again"
Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1955
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Wm. A. Bigham, Inc., specializes in residential and commercial real estate valuations. Our company has served southern Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, for over 60 years. With that experience, we are confident in our ability to exceed your expectations, always paying close attention to the specific needs of each individual or company with whom we work. We specialize in appraisals for purchases, pre-listing, estate, tax assessment, divorce, construction defects, and other litigation. We look forward to speaking with you directly and providing the expertise you need with regard to your property.
Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Credit card accepted
"They showed up on time and responded quickly with our needs for an appraisal."
Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1989
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"On time, efficient and very knowledgeable in expertly tracking down my problem."
Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Bob called almost as soon as we put our request into Home Advisors. We explained that we needed our rental home appraised but due to COVID-19, we needed an appraisal without entering the property. Bob said he could use pictures of the inside to complete the appraisal. Within 3 days we had a very thorough appraisal."
Serving Freeland, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
"David was patient, professional and extremely knowledgeable in the home buying process. Given my circumstances I was searching for a home in a very narrow area in Columbia. He provided helpful insights on various issues with prospective homes. He also provided references to other quality services for financing and real estate inspection services as well as help in interpreting the results. Eventually, we found an estate and short sale home and he worked with the seller?s agent and foreclosure attorney to drive the sale. He warned me that the process could take longer than a standard home sale. Unfortunately, the process did end up taking a year through no fault of David?s, and he continued to coach me through the process and prompt the seller?s agent and attorney for responses. He even continued to set up appointments to view other homes in the area as the short sale dragged on. As the sale closed Dave generously offered to pay for a home warranty service for a year. Shortly before the coverage year ended, my dryer began to fail and I went to access the service only to find that the fee had never been paid by the title service. Dave followed through on his word and he covered the cost of the dryer in full. Given David's professionalism and responsiveness I fully recommend David to those looking to buy a home.
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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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