Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Michael did a through, accurate appraisal."
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"AT White was punctual, professional, courteous, and friendly. He got me the full benefit for bids that I subsequently got on repairs needed on my property. My appraisal was for a Tax Protest. He delivered the appraisal in a timely manner and I would definitely choose him again for my next real estate appraisal."
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"I needed an appraisal of a property with a fast turn around time and I do not live in town. ServiceMark Appraisal was able to work with me and meet my needs. The customer service was fantastic and I appreciated the extra work that was put in so I could receive the appraisal quickly. I would definitely use ServiceMark again for other appraisals in the future."
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Dora is true professional.one of the Best Appraisers I have ever hired. Spent time with me to review full renovations of the home any add ons. Spent time to measure and take pictures. Definitely a veteran as an appraiser. Worth the investment. Will definitely use her again."
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Tobin was amazing! He was very prompt and professional! I will only use him for my appraisals going forward."
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Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"The appraisal report was timely, well-presented, organized, and inclusive. The appraiser exhibited a comprehensive knowledge of his profession."
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Small jobs welcome
"He was prompt, professional and explained what he was doing. We would recommend him if asked for referral"
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very knowledgeable about the subject, early for our appointment and very professional. It will be an honor to work with McKinley again."
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
At ABOVE BOARD VALUATION LLC we pride our ourselves in quality, value, and service! We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\nWhen you contact us, you'll be given the exceptional customer service you deserve, including free quotes, up-front pricing, and no hidden fees. These benefits are provided to our clients in order to show that our company genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate!
Serving Richardson, TX and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The agent was very professional, well dressed, and dead on time. The turn around on the appraisal was super fast. I would instantly refer him to anyone that needs this service."
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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