Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Professional appraisal was provided in a short time frame. Very pleasant."
Serving Upper Falls, MD 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 Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Marty is excellent to work with. Very fair and excellent pricing for his services. You can't go wrong with Marty. He always makes you feel like family."
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1989
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"On time, efficient and very knowledgeable in expertly tracking down my problem."
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
"Marc helped us sell an empty lot. He was responsive, professional, and friendly. He helped us understand the market and guided us through the process. We were so pleased with the process that we asked for his help when we decided to sell our house, which was also an excellent experience. Marc really listens and is a calm and steady presence throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Marc to anyone in need of a realtor."
+6
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
"David was professional and extremely knowledgeable. We had a very complex appraisal and he was able to do the necessary work to create a thorough assessment. High recommend David, and he didn t break the bank!"
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"There was a miscommunication on the part of my loan office. I needed to pay for an additional apparisal report. Mr. Cushner was a top rate apparaiser. However, I can't use his report with my loan company."
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
"David has the rare ability to make a stressful transaction easy and fun. We purchased our ideal home with David negotiating the price and sold our home for top dollar in under a week. Marketing, staging, and attention to detail are all his expertise. He is committed to his work and his communication skills are exceptional. He was in touch with us by text messaging, phone, or email regularly. That definitely helped us to keep calm. His advice on how to sell our home was invaluable. David was so patient with us because we were hesitant to make some changes, which we finally did. He was absolutely right. Other homes in our neighborhood sat for months and our s sold immediately.
The bottom line is we have a beautiful new home for an excellent price and sold our home for top dollar thanks to David."
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
"Fantastic! Mary is the most hard working and down-to-earth agent I have had the pleasure to work with. I was selling my mother's home. She really listened to our family, responded promptly to any questions we had, and made the process pain free for us. We interviewed several agents but decided on Mary as she seemed so in-tune with the area and easy to work with. Mary suggested some updates to the home that would pay off, and steered us away from items my family had in mind that would not be worth a return on investment. As a result I think we were able to capture a full price offer within 5 days. She even went above and beyond the call of duty and put new mulch down herself in my mother's front flower beds."
+7
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
"See above. Other than being misled by the offer, ie-not realizing that the reason for the appraisal was to obtain a mortgage only, I have no way to rate this service. Please note, we did not use this service and have nothing negative or positive to say about this company. Angie's List ought to have an Overall Rating for NA, like they do for the specifics.
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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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