Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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"My appraiser, Robert,was extremely helpful and professional. He was able to get the appraisal done quickly and accurately and had it written up the same day."
Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"Chris is awesome appraiser. He has lots of experience. Very professional and knowledgeable on real state appraisal."
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
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"I was happy with my appraisal. All went smooth."
Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
Free estimates
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"Not really worth it, get a full blown realty appraisal, or full inspection."
Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"The cost was very reasonable and the appraiser was very professional."
Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1987
Customers say: Quick response
"Shane Osborne was very good and knowledgeable. He took his time and was very thorough, and he is very personable. A real professional in his line of work."
Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
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"The were professional, responded quickly, and provided exactly what I paid for. But they were in my home for only about 30 minutes and the report, though 20 pages long, is mostly fill-in-the form data. I find it difficult to understand how they justify the prices they charge for the effort that goes into their services. However, having said that their price was competitive; it seems all appraisers charge, what seems to me, an exorbitant amount. As such I would hire them again if I really needed an appraiser."
Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 1984
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"It went very well. He listened to all my ideas and even proposed one of his own as we were going through tweaks to the initial design for the engagement ring and wedding band. I wound up incorporating his idea into the final design. He was very good about giving his professional opinion on my ideas especially if he felt that an idea would not look good, which I appreciated. He was also very good about letting me know if any of the design tweaks would add cost to the initial quote. Once the final design was achieved he had the rings crafted and back to me in two weeks. He also promptly got the bridal set appraised when asked.
The only compliant would be that when I would directly ask him for his recommendation on how to make the engagement ring more feminine he had no recommendations and instead waited for me to propose a few ideas and then he would give his opinion on if he felt the idea(s) would make the ring look more feminine.
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
"He has tons of experience and knowledge!"
Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
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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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