Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Customers say: True professional
"This is a very busy time for appraisers. I had to have it done quickly and they accommodated me."
Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"I was looking to defend myself in a divorce. This appraisal helps me to pay less."
Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Emergency services offered
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"At Iykon appraisal, customers satisfaction is their paramount."
Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
"I needed to sell a secondary residence on Capital Hill, Washington DC quickly. I previously used Marc Dosik, HelpUSell so I called him. He personally met with me the next day at the site of the property and displayed printed comps in the neighborhood. He collected necessary information, suggested a listing price and took photos. The next day he sent me the proposed multiple listing, via email, for review. He also requested that I show the house to a potential buyer, who had recently been lost out on a home purchase due to a bidding war. The buyer was interested and asked me what it would take to a sale agreement without activating the multiple listing. I referred the buyer back to Marc fully confident that Marc would look out for my best interest as the listing agent should. Marc called me back an hour after the buyer left the property. Marc suggested an "as is" contract for $50,000 over the listing price. I agreed and I signed the contract on his lap top the next day. He gave me a .5 percent break as the finding agent.
I knew that the property had to appraise at or above the sale price and I spent the next four weeks getting the property in shape with necessary improvements and installations. The property was appraised on target and we closed the sale the following week.
All-in-all a excellent service well worth the money.
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Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Do yourself a favor, and if you need an agent, select Cindy. When Cindy heard I was trying to sell the out of state property of my deceased Dad, she stepped into the picture- from a distance- to touch base with me throughout the process. This is the consummate professional with a fabulous sense of humor as well. Just as an unsolicited advisor she volunteered more useful strategies and information than my NY realtor. She is a powerful professional to have advising you."
Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The appraiser was efficient, knowledgeable and was able to answer the many questions I had. The process did not take long and I had the formal appraisal emailed to me within 48 hours."
Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Edward was professional and kept in constant contact through the entire process."
Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
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Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Mr. Murphy arrived promptly and went through the house with a "fine tooth comb"! He obviously has tremedous knowledge and carries all the tools necessary to investigate every corner of the residence, from the attic to the crawl space. We were able to proceed with the purchase of our home knowing there were only a few very minor issues to deal with. We were also very impressed with his appraisal value for our home. It came within dollars of the bank's appraisal. Mr. Murphy is knowledgeable, efficient and helpful. We are most pleased with his service.
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Serving Issue, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Marketplace Homes has been managing my property for a few years and they have been great!"
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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