Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1980
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"He was prompt explained what an appraiser did before taking payment Was a very fair price for the amount of work he put into our appraisal. Would definitely recommend his services."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Did what was expected of them. Prices were comparable to others."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Joe visited promptly and was very professional. He provided the appraisal in a timely manner."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
"I was pleased with the service provided."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"She's one of the best as far as customer service goes, easy to get along with, timely and good at her job."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
"Brian Butcher got back to me very quickly after contacting home advisor. He responded quickly to all my messages. He came to do the appraisal on my schedule. He was prompt for the appointment and had done his homework on my property before the appointment. He was friendly and efficient. The appraisal report was completed when he said it would be. The appraisal was thorough and priced fairly. I would absolutely recommend appraisals by Brian Butcher."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
"Promptly arranged appointment for needed real estate appraisal. Arrived on time, and very personable. Deanna had done her homework on the property prior to the appointment. I would highly recommend her if you need an appraisal."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The process started out strenuous but ended up being a breeze once I hired Showcase Regional Housing to do the all the tedious work."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very professional and efficient. He responded very quickly."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"My opinion is they were not good with the appraisal service they gave me."
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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