Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Bob Hanlon of Eagle Rock prepared a date of death appraisal for our mom’s house. He’s professional and thorough and a full report was received in a timely manner. We highly recommend him."
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Joe and Patrick were extremely responsive and wonderful to work with. Joe gave me an appraisal based on very detailed, multiple factors, fully explained, which obviously took a great deal of effort to acquire during these difficult times. The Curreri Group was exceptionally professional in all respects, and I will definitely use them as my go to for all future appraisal needs."
Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
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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 Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Small jobs welcome
"Devon was a wonderful communicator as well as punctual. He was very professional and respectful of our home as well as our pet. I highly recommend Bennett Appraisals for your home appraisal needs. He said within 2 days we would have our appraisal and he held true to that."
Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They are an outstanding appraisal company who work diligently on their real estate appraisals to help you determine value. I would highly recommend working with Porter Place Appraisals!"
Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
"Loved every minute of it."
Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Credit card accepted
"This was a problematic appraisal and he handled it very well."
Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Enjoyable to deal with. Provided professional, first-rate service and support. Took the time to explain the process and take phone calls with questions. Produced detailed and thorough reports at a reasonable price. I will be using the home appraisal provided as the basis for my homes Property Tax Appeal."
Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
"I originally found Mark on Angie's List, with all the great reviews, I had to check him out. I am a first time home buyer and Mark helped me with weighing my options with FHA or Conventional. We ended up going conventional with 5% down, which saved us a lot of money.
I had another quote from another Mortgage lender, which I shared with Mark. I also told Mark we have 30 days to close, so he definitely had his work cut out for him. Mark ended up winning the job, he got me the best rate and cheapest closing costs. He also promised me 30 days closing, which I was very happy he was able to do. Everything went smoothly, and he was quick to pick up the phone and give me advice throughout the whole process. He was very upfront with everything, all of the costs were outlined and there were NO hidden fees at the closing table. I would highly recommend Mark, I am recommending all my family and friends to use him!
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 1975
Credit card accepted
"He's very professional and we are pleased with his services."
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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