Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"Jon, was on time and courteous. He knows his stuff."
Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were prompt, honest and very thorough while walking my property. The appraiser was extremely knowledgeable and attentive, even accepting of our 2 large breed St. Berdoodle dogs, who wanted nothing more but the appraisers attention. One of the best professional experiences I have had to date."
Serving Lakebay, WA 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 Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
"Appraiser suggested not going ahead on the appraisal since he thought it would not influence positively an adjustment in lowering my tax valuation."
Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I had a wonderful experience with Hart and Howard Real Estate! I spoke with Kristina originally, and she was really informative and helpful. I was looking for someone to do a private appraisal, so I didn't have a lender walking me through the process or anything. Turns out, I didn't need anybody but these two knowledgeable and friendly appraisers. They answered all of my questions and really helped me to understand how the process works. Caitlin is the appraiser who ended up doing my inspection. It was easy to schedule and she showed up on time which is a win in my book. I found Caitlin to be very professional and thorough in her inspection. The turn-around time for delivery of the report was accurate and very reasonable. With my limited experience in the industry, I felt that her evaluation made sense. They seemed to take all the particulars of my property into account in the comparable sales and analysis. I am quite pleased with my experience and would definitely recommend Hart & Howard for your appraisal needs!"
Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Appraisal Services of Puget , is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 21years of experience serving Kent and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call to\nday and let us put our experience to work for you!\n
Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Jeff is very friendly, professional, and most importantly, thorough! I am a good judge of character and I can confidentially say, Jeff is honest and cares about his work and clients. He did his best to accommodate my schedule and last minute requests. I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend this company for your appraisal needs. He will earn your business."
Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It was a great experience. They made everything simple and worry free."
Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I'm pretty happy with his work."
Serving Lakebay, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
"Tara was very professional, had high levels of communication and did an incredibly in depth review of the home I had appraised in a very short period of time (relative to my needs I guess)."
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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