Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
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 Galesville, 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 Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
"I hired Jeffrey to give me an appraisal after I perform the number of upgrades on my home. Jeffrey was realistic, informative and very fair in his appraisal. I appreciated his willingness to walk me through the appraisal and to give me a true sense of the value of the property. I especially appreciated that he was conservative and fair. I'm certain this appraisal will stand the scrutiny of USDA and any Federal Bank. Sometimes appraisers work for the bank. I felt Jeffrey was protective of my interest. Jeffrey gave me confidence in me potential investment."
Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mr. Wallace did the appraisal as thorough as was expected. He was punctual, professional , pleasant to work with . I would suggest him to friends & neighbors."
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Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
"David was professional and extremely knowledgeable. We had a very complex appraisal and he was able to do the necessary work to create a thorough assessment. High recommend David, and he didn t break the bank!"
Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
Free estimates
"Erin Wallace provided exceptional service for my recent appraisal needs. His communication was exemplary, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident in the thoroughness of his work, delivering precise results within an impressively short timeframe. Moreover, his dedication to customer service was outstanding, demonstrating a level of loyalty that truly sets him apart. Overall, Aaron Wallace's expertise, efficiency, and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset in the realm of appraisals. Thank you so much for your support"
Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
"David has the rare ability to make a stressful transaction easy and fun. We purchased our ideal home with David negotiating the price and sold our home for top dollar in under a week. Marketing, staging, and attention to detail are all his expertise. He is committed to his work and his communication skills are exceptional. He was in touch with us by text messaging, phone, or email regularly. That definitely helped us to keep calm. His advice on how to sell our home was invaluable. David was so patient with us because we were hesitant to make some changes, which we finally did. He was absolutely right. Other homes in our neighborhood sat for months and our s sold immediately.
The bottom line is we have a beautiful new home for an excellent price and sold our home for top dollar thanks to David."
Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Arrived on time, presented identification, and very friendly. Very informative, providing information even before I asked and answered all questions. Appraisal was provided quickly as promise, sent electronically. The price was competitive, but the service was excellent."
Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
"Brian and his team were really impressive. From start to finish, he put our minds at ease and made the process stress-free. He's an expert at his craft, and knew exactly how to price our home. The preparation, listing, showing, and sale were all seamless. We were lucky to have found Brian as our real estate agent, and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for the best."
Serving Galesville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
"My husband and I expressed an interest in a particular neighborhood that is often in high demand to Mary Schaner, knowing that it may be quite some time before a house became available. Mary kept us in mind and each time there was a listing, she called us to let us take a look. Her patience was? appreciated and finally, after a lot of thought, we decided to purchase a house Mary found for us. She went above and beyond, working with us so that we could get what we felt was a fair purchase price, even convincing the seller to allow our contingency. It was a competitive situation, but Mary worked with us diligently. After a long couple of months waiting for our house to sell, we finally settled on the house and neighborhood we had been dreaming about. I'm convinced that none of this would have happened if Mary hadn't taken the time to keep in touch with us, staying on top of the market in our neighborhood of choice. I highly recommend Mary Schaner - a more friendly, conscientious and driven agent can't be found."
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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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