Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"This company did a great job of communicating with me. I received the appraisal quickly after the work was completed."
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Customers say: Super punctual
"He was very prompt and courtesies. I called on a Monday, he came on Wednesday, and the next Monday I had the Appraisal."
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
"Andy was great. Totally professional and communicated really well throughout the entire process. He provided explanations of his appraisal and answered all my questions. I recommend him wholeheartedly."
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Communication was poor. I called twice and left messages (on day 8 and day 12). I did not get a return phone call either time. The appraisal took longer than the five to seven days I had been told to expect. If Ken needed more time, he should have communicated with me. I got the appraisal the day after I posted a negative review."
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1993
Free estimates
With over 25 years in business, Academy Appraisal Services, Inc., is a locally owned and operated licensed appraisal company that truly values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business.our major focus is on the quality of our appraisals and producing outstanding timely results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \nCall and schedule your appraisal today!\n\n
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
"Since a home can be one of the largest and costliest purchases a person can make, I went in as prepared as I could in securing the mortgage. Mark got high praise on Angie's List so I gave him a call to see what we can do. The coupon for a free bank appraisal upon transaction completion was a plus! There is a ton of paper work that goes into a home purchase, and I like to meet the person I'm doing business with, so Mark was gracious in inviting me to his office for our first meet on a Saturday. I could not do a weekday due to a busy work season. He even offered to drive and meet me at a half way point (we are approx 2 hours apart), but mutually decided his office would be best for being close to his PC and copy machine for all of the documentation. I came in with 90% of the docs that he needed on day 1 and whenever the bank needed more our communication was like a game of ping pong. While I made sure to send him something they needed within 24 hours, Mark and the bank communicated seamlessly with no lag in response time. My real estate paralegal was surprised that the bank and Mark would respond so quickly where most would take days. Even on the day of closing, the bank warned us that they might take until 5pm to get everything ready, but my lawyer's office had everything they needed by around 2-3pm.
At certain points I got nervous about the rising interest rates but this is not something anyone can control and Mark helped to calm me. I also freaked a bit about not meeting the interest lock deadline, but Mark somehow took care of it and got the bank to keep the same rate even though we were 4 calendar days / 1 business day late.
The absolute best quality about Mark's service is that he or his office WILL ALWAYS PICK UP YOUR CALL. We even spoke on the weekends sometimes. He might pick up just to tell you that he has to call you back later, but its real customer service that you get a human being to tell you this and not a voice mail that you're not sure they received or not.
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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Corporate Housing, Alternative living, Second chance Program
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Diane and her staff were professional and polite. Response to initial contact as well as service and follow up was quick. Report was thorough and accurate based on my own research ahead of time. I would recommend East PA Appraisals for similar service."
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Hi pressure sales tactics, but good program overall."
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They called in about a week and half and told me they could start the job on Monday, I said Ok. Due to a week of rain Monday did not happen but the girl in the office called every day to let me know what was going on. After a week of rain she called on Friday and asked if they could do the job on Saturday that was ok with me. The crew came about 8:30 and went to work and got everything under roof. They did not get cleaned up until after 8:30 that night and said they would be back Monday morning to finish some siding on a dormer and finish the job. The salesman stopped by to get paid, that’s part of the job also. He told me that some trim needed to be done but they didn’t have the material to finish, He said they would be back in two weeks to finish. The two weeks passed and they didn’t get back me so in about four weeks I called them to remind them that the job was not done. They apologists for the delay and said they were very busy. The trim that was not done had nothing to do with the integrity of the roof just me being impatient. Two men showed up about a week later and in about a half hour they were done and on their way. I received the lifetime warranty in mail. JOB DONE."
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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