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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
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"I worked with two agents to buy a home. Both agents were extremely helpful, knowledgable and attentive. They made sure an otherwise stressful process in a competitive market go over very smooth."
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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 our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\nM-F 8-5
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
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"The process started out strenuous but ended up being a breeze once I hired Showcase Regional Housing to do the all the tedious work."
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
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"Marketplace Homes has been managing my property for a few years and they have been great!"
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
"Richard was right on time! He is experienced appraiser and I would not hesitate to use him again."
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 1991
Cornerstone Appraisal Service has been serving the Real Estate Appraisal needs of the local communities for the past 12 years. We are your finest choice for accurate and reliable Real Estate Appraisal's. Please allow our professional staff to serve your needs.
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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