Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Highly recommend Mike and Harbinger Appraisal. Professional and extremely helpful. Will definitely use in the future."
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Harbinger Appraisal is a trusted appraisal company built on honesty, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. With over 30 years of experience in the real estate appraisal industry, Mike has earned a reputation for providing accurate, reliable valuations and professional guidance. His extensive knowledge of local markets, property valuation methods, and industry standards allows him to deliver appraisal services clients can trust with confidence.\nAt Harbinger Appraisal, every assignment is approached with attention to detail, clear communication, and a dedication to timely results. Whether you need an appraisal for a home purchase, refinancing, estate planning, divorce proceedings, or other real estate needs, Mike is committed to providing dependable service and objective assessments. When experience, knowledge, and professionalism matter, Harbinger Appraisal is the trusted choice for quality appraisal services.\n\n
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"As a real estate investor, I hired Valuation Analysis to provide a third party valuation of a residential property I intended to sell. I had the pleasure of working with Jim Tiedemann, a consummate professional whose knowledge of the local real estate market was exceptional. Valuation Analysis provided an appraisal that closely confirmed my own estimation of value and allowed me to proceed with negotiations with the prospective buyer. I would recommend Valuation Analysis and will use them again myself."
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Very prompt in getting the appraisal back to me. I like their immediate attention. They offered assistance and follow-up even after the job was done. Thank you!"
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I've had a great experience working with this company. They're always responsive, professional, and deliver accurate appraisal reports on time. You can tell they care about the quality of their work, and it's been a pleasure working with them. Highly recommended!"
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 1993
Credit card accepted
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 Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Mr. Douglas did a great job on helping us appraise our father’s home since he can no longer live there. I was a little confused with Mr. Douglas’ disorganization with somethings; asking about meeting the wrong day and explaining/asking questions about some photos that weren’t of our home but at the end of the day everything turned out okay. We got a very well detailed appraisal in an extremely timely fashion. Overall we were very pleased with the appraisal."
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Corporate Housing, Alternative living, Second chance Program
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Great selling service over the phone. Shawn Williams was fantastic and gave excellent service."
Serving Lake George, CO and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We are a leading provider of real estate appraisals for banks, lenders, and homeowners alike and we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and the customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Our Certified General Appraiser license level allows us to perform appraisals on all types of real property in compliance with Colorado state law and we specialize in appraisals of:\n• Single Family Residential\n• Multi-Family Residential\n• Vacant Land\n• Farm and Ranch Properties\n• Commercial Properties of all types\n• Divorce Settlement\n• Estate Planning\n• Private Mortgage Insurance Removal\n• Pre-Listing Valuations\n\nWith years of experience in the business, our mission is to provide the highest quality appraisal reports, as well as timely and professional customer communication from the start to completion of each assignment. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n
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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