Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
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"Very professional. A very good report with quick response. I will definitely use Pearl Appraisals again in the very near future."
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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Small jobs welcome
"Sean was very responsive and delivered a quality product on time."
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Offers commercial services
"I was looking to defend myself in a divorce. This appraisal helps me to pay less."
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"I have worked with Richqrd several times on Appraisals in the Fort Myers and surrounding areas and he is a true professional. He takes the time at the properties to learn about the property and is always happy to talk through things. I highly recommend Richard and he is one of my preferred appraisers on our vendor list."
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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I have been appraising in Manatee and Sarasota County since 1990 and work hard to give good service. \n\n
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Small jobs welcome
"All areas inspected and appraised with excellent results. Julie was very professional and pleasant to work with. Thank you, Charles Greer"
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
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"I know a good appraiser from a bad one and I can assure anyone reading this that the 'My Florida Home Appraisal' falls into the excellent category! Having worked with Wojciech now for a couple of years I've found the quality of his work, his professionalism, his integrity, and his reliability, to be second to none. If you're in need of one of the best appraisers in the Tampa/Fort Myers/Cape Coral areas, you definitely need to give him a call! You'll be glad you did!"
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Customers say: Quality work
"Efficient and the appraisal product was well documented and the conclusion well supported. The principal, Dave, was always accessible. I would highly recommend this firm."
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Professional, extremely competent and engaged. During the early weeks of the Hurricane Helene disaster, Bluemark Valuation Advisors were able to produce a 50 page appraisal, complete with color photos, statistics and supporting documentation. Even as federal, state and local governments were finding their way through the bureaucratic maze, Bluemark remained engaged with all entities, ensuring the appraisal would meet the ever-changing requirements. Some of my neighbors have had their appraisals returned by the city government, but not mine! I am confident that Bluemark and Victor Torres will be instrumental in saving my home and returning it to it is original condition."
Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Small jobs welcome
"Attuned Appraisal Services is very thorough and got the appraisal done quickly and professionally."
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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