Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1982
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"Doug was polite, professional, and knowledgeable. He was on time and got right to work, assessing the home and sharing his knowledge during the appraisal. The appraisal was complete in the time he estimated it would take."
Serving Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We are beyond pleased with Andy's exceptional work on refinishing our oak floors to a natural finish. He was so friendly and professional, and to top it all off, he was extremely knowledgeable and explained each step of the process. We would absolutely recommend working with Andy!"
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They provided an excellent appraisal and contacted me to discuss their conclusions. I felt extremely comfortable discussing the results with my customers."
Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Worked well with us on a very difficult appraisal"
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great Lakes Residential Appraising was excellent. Peggie answered all of my questions. She was very professional, and a detailed appraisal was provided in a timely manor. I was happy with her service."
Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Todd Aldrich from Allstate Apprairsers contacted me within minutes, and we set an appt. He arrived on time and spent 2 hours touring our property and residence. He took a lot of photos and already knew our tax apr. He was very thorough, measuring every room. He found 4 comparable homes in our area. It took one week to receive his report, as agreed. We are very pleased with his findings, and it has helped us set a price on our home, which we intend to sell. He was very professional, we would highly recommend his service, if you should require an appraisal. Mike & Dawn B."
Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
"Ty with midtown appraisal was great to work with. I will call them for all of my appraisal needs."
Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Great selling service over the phone. Shawn Williams was fantastic and gave excellent service."
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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