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Eric C. Hartzog, Appraiser, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Geismar, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

When you’re looking for a real estate appraiser in the Greater Baton Rouge area (East and West Baton Rouge, Ascension & Livingston Parishes), your search should start and end here. Eric C. Hartzog, Appraiser, LLC has specialized in the Greater Baton Rouge area for the past 20 years. Each community is unique, and you need a local appraiser with experience completing appraisals in the unique areas of Greater Baton Rouge. Note: I do not appraise commercial / business or manufactured Housing. Also if you are looking to have PMI removed, your lender will have to engage the appraiser.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lowell K. Major Appraisals
4.2(
25
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Serving Geismar, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Majors showed up on time was very efficient and professional. Mr. Majors understood that I lived well over 25 miles away and mailed my appraisal to me and I was able to forward it to the people who needed it. He was very affordable compared to others I checked with before hiring Mr. Majors. I would and will recommend Mr. Majors to others who need an appraiser."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Geismar, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Sal Marino did an excellent job explaining the coverages, etc of your home warranty. While being knowledgeable and professional he was not that pushy, annoying salesperson type that normally turns us off to the deal and yet he made the sale. We appreciated his help."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Ferdinand Wallace Jr. Real Estate and Appraisal
5.0(
2
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Serving Geismar, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

I take great pride in my experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that I provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is my mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of my customers, I take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. My reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kenny Babin, Realtor
5.0(
4
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Serving Geismar, LA and surrounding areas

"As a first time home buyer, I had no experience or knowledge as to purchasing a home. Kenny Babin was able to answer any question that I had. He showed different types of properties and made sure that I was able to make a decision using all the information available. Kenny Babin was courteous, professional and patient with my questions. I will definitely be calling him, should I ever need a realtor again!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ferdinand Wallace Jr. Real Estate and Appraisal
5.0(
1
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Serving Geismar, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

I take great pride in my experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that I provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is my mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of my customers, I take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. My reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pennant Real Estate
5.0(
1
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Serving Geismar, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

"When my wife and I were ready to choose a realtor to represent us in the purchase of a home, we contacted the Dave Ramsay organization for a list of their "endorsed local providers".  We were contacted immediately by Mr. Leo Desselle of Pennant Real Estate. After speaking to Leo and two other highly referred local realtors, we both felt very good about proceeding with Pennant Realty. We began the process in September, and closed on New Years Eve. Throughout the entire process, Leo was available, informative, proactive, knowledgeable, pleasant and patient. We could not be more pleased that we had the good fortune to go through this process with a professional as competent and kind as Mr. Desselle and Pennant Real Estate.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for antique and jewelry appraisal projects in Geismar, LA

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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