Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Howard was courteous, friendly and received my appraisal in a timely manner. I would recommend."
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Bob Hanlon of Eagle Rock Appraisals conducted a real estate appraisal for our house. He was He was professional, courteous and punctual. His finished product was accurate and easy to read. I highly recommend his services for any real estate appraisal need,"
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Very prompt in getting the appraisal back to me. I like their immediate attention. They offered assistance and follow-up even after the job was done. Thank you!"
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Devon was a wonderful communicator as well as punctual. He was very professional and respectful of our home as well as our pet. I highly recommend Bennett Appraisals for your home appraisal needs. He said within 2 days we would have our appraisal and he held true to that."
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Customers say: Terrific value
"George called me as soon as I put a request in for my project. He accommodated my request to come early as I was requesting the appraisal as soon as possible because I was rushed. It requried a significant amount of effort to reach him. I personally was never able to call and talk to him. I had to call Angis List to get him to reply. He is a very good person, he did the job well, but lacked in communication. If I had time, I would definitely hire him again. If I dont have time, it would be difficult to work with him. He is a very affordable and reasonable person."
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They are an outstanding appraisal company who work diligently on their real estate appraisals to help you determine value. I would highly recommend working with Porter Place Appraisals!"
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
"Loved every minute of it."
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Dondi was a professional gentleman who went about his business with speed and accuracy. Kept me informed about each step of the appraisal and when I would receive the written report. We had a 3 o'clock appointment for which he was early and he even called that he was at the property already. I would definitely refer him to my friends if they need his service. It was my pleasure to deal with him."
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"This was an fast, nearly immediate service, Jon is comprehensive and is happy to discuss details with you before, during, and after his appraisal. Highly recommended."
Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
"I have had some credit issues in the past whic caused me to be turned down by other mortgage lenders. I contacted Mark after reading some reviews on angie's list just to see if there was any thing that he might be able to do that was better than the typical lenders. He was very positive from the beginning, but also very realistic and upfront. He was able to get me a good rate, much better than i was expecting with good closing costs and through FHA. There were difficulties along the way with the FHA and my insurance company wich made for some bumps in the road. But Mark and Judy were right there and worked through it making adjustments as necessary and keeping me up to date on the process. I would recommend them to others anytime. It took a while to get to closing, but we got there and with a good rate and a relatively smooth process. Many thanks to Mark and Judy, not every broker would put this much time into a relatively small mortgage.
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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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