Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Customers say: Terrific value
"Response time was very quick and appraisal done in a week. Very nice person to work with and I would recommend her to a friend."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1983
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Bob was easy to work with and turned around the appraisal quickly. I would hire him again."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Took a bit longer to get the actual report, but only 3 days."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our 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 our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
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Small jobs welcome
"David was responsive from very first contact and did a really great job with the appraisal itself. If I need a property appraised in the future, Iâ d hire him again â ¦ without hesitation."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
"Really great appraisal experience with Chris! He was very thorough, his price was affordable and he explained everything in way that I could really understand. I canâ t recommend him enough and will use OMB for years to come."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
"He was professional from the start. He got the appraisal report back to me quickly and didn't waste any time."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
Free estimates
"Very professional and said what he was going to , and then followed through. Excellent experience"
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1976
"The appraiser was professional. He came on a Monday and had the appraisal completed by Friday morning. Great service."
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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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