Serving Knoxville, MD 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 Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
"Gus is businesslike and prompt. He was able to arrange an appointment within a few days of my contacting him and he produced the appraisal materials within a week. He also recommended a team to do some work for me and they were also exactly what I needed at the time and they did their work in a professional and timely fashion."
Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
"He is very thorough. He is knowledgeable. He is detailed oriented. He understands what his clients’ needs are and it was fantastic working with him. I wished I could give an A+."
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1989
Free estimates
"Very professional appraiser. Lots of experience. Was able to answer all my questions. Overall very positive experience."
Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We interviewed several realtors and Cindy stood out immediately from the rest with her energetic and inquisitive nature. She toured the clubhouse and outdoor areas with us to better understand the features and layout of the community and gain perspective as a selling tool. Cindy is patient and thorough in explaining the selling process and was always available to answer our questions. We valued her advise and professionalism. Cindy has great follow up. Our condo sold within a couple of weeks and the process was easy thanks to Cindy."
Serving Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
At Megan Craig Appraisals, 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.
Serving Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Perfect! They were very quick and professional."
Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Trustworthy and does good work."
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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