Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very responsive, on time with their appointment and pleased with the detail of the appraisal."
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Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I couldn’t have asked for anything more. The service provided by my realtor Joe Elias was top notch. From customer service to professionalism and ease at handling my transaction. Joe was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the purchase and made sure i knew everything going on at every point of the sale. Very Highly recommended to anyone looking to purchase a property."
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Serving North Eastham, MA 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 North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Dan was thorough and made me feel comfortable during the appraisal process. He completed and submitted the appraisal to me five days earlier than he predicted. I highly appreciated his professionalism and punctuality."
Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Keith was on time and the appraisal was prompt and professional"
Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
"I am very satisfied with Roy Appraisal Services. He contacted me immediately and scheduled the appraisal in a very timely manner. Patrick Roy was thorough, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond all my expectations. I highly recommend Roy Appraisal service."
Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Corporate Housing, Alternative living, Second chance Program
Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Outermost Home Appraisals, is committed to excellence in every aspect of appraising. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of the real estate market in Massachusetts, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business while educating them on what an appraisal can do for them. We specialize in Estate and IRS appraisals, Tax abatement appraisals and residential mortgage appraisals. Unfortunately, we do not do; vacant land, divorce or commercial appraisals.
Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Serving North Eastham, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My main goal in using this service was to get an idea of just what value my house had. I have lied in the house (built in 1890) for thirty years. I have personally done some renovation but I mostly have had professional electricians and plumbers do their work.
My city in Massachusetts revalues real-estate annually. (How else can the teachers and other over-pensioned public employees get their benefits? :-) It has had a rash of tear-downs and subsequent erections of many McMansions. Currently, an over-supply of $1 million to $5 million houses exists. In fact the over-supply is a few times MORE than the other price ranges combined.
I live about two blocks away from a fairly pricey neighborhood, but my house is next to a very busy intersection. A neighborhood school and public transit are nearby. So, I wanted to get an idea if continued maintenance or improvement was better financially than doing the only the barest of work; i.e., a positive NPV (net present value).
The owner and his assistant called me separately about a week after we met. I did not detect any hard-sell. When I get my tax bill for the year 2015 I will know if the company helped me to determine a current value that matched the city's assessment. As for answering the question of a positive NPV for any improvements, I do not expect a clear answer as markets can change somewhat quickly.
1) They offered a thirty-day guarantee on pricing ... I don't feel comfortable taking fewer than thirty days when I have considered projects to improve my house; in fact, I have taken longer than for previous work I have done.
2) when I hear "proprietary software", bells ring as in the stock market's "proprietary algorithms" for High Frequency Trading
(basically the transfer of profit to the insiders (the pay-to-play game).
3) I have seen the one-stop fits-all model before. A local wood floor installer has a company name that implies it is local to Boston. In fact, it sub-contracts to those available in the METRO Boston area (the two installers came from southern NH, about 35 miles away).
4) One price estimate to power-wash my rear deck was $3,200. I have power-washed my deck several times. I own a power-washer. They priced a new rug for the front stairs that also seemed a little high.
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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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