Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
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"I requested an appraisal of a real rough home in a great area and I was pleased with the appraisal, the appraisal turn around time and the communication during the process."
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"I was looking to defend myself in a divorce. This appraisal helps me to pay less."
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Kyle did a great job. He came in with a credible appraisal that allowed us to avoid an outrageously high proposed increase in valuation. We were the able to work with the city to agree on a "concurrence" - an agreed valuation. He also was very respectful of us and our property while doing the appraisal."
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"Yes, Baker appraisal did an awesome job for me. Very professional, very knowledgeable, and very sensitive to my timing."
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction. 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.
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1935
"I needed someone to appraise a property I hoped to purchase... quickly. Mr. LaFond was able to accommodate me! Everything went smoothly & timely!"
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
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"We worked with Tom at Edge Home Finance after our first lender gave us some difficulty with the appraisal. Tom coordinated a new appraisal and had the loan ready to close in record time. There weren't any snags in the underwriting process and communication was fast and accurate."
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
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"Fast and friendly service. I received the appraisal as scheduled."
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
"Fantastic experience all around! I highly recommend Matt if you are looking for an appraiser!"
Serving Inver Grove Heights, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
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"Great service!! On time!! I would recommend Ken for home appraiser!!"
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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