Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Customers say: Quick response
"Jon, was on time and courteous. He knows his stuff."
Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were prompt, honest and very thorough while walking my property. The appraiser was extremely knowledgeable and attentive, even accepting of our 2 large breed St. Berdoodle dogs, who wanted nothing more but the appraisers attention. One of the best professional experiences I have had to date."
Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I worked exclusively with Ms. Crystal MacHale. Her business was one of about 4-5 referred to me for a real property retrospective appraisal. Rainier Appraisal Service LLC was the first company to contact me. Ms. McHale was very pleasant, answered all of my questions and was able to perform the appraisal in a couple of days. However, I did reach out to other companies who provided quotes, but their dates did not coincide with the needed time frame. The fees were all about the same. Experience and previous reviews were instrumental in my decision. I enjoyed Ms. McHale's follow up and ability to provide a comprehensive report. Thank you, Ms. McHale for your excellent customer service."
Serving Vashon, WA 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 Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Quality work
"Todd kept in touch with the process, which did not force us to have to reach out to him (as is usual these days). Would hire them again."
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Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I recently worked with Francis T. Webster Appraisal Partners and had a great experience. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the appraisal process. They provided a thorough and well-documented report in a timely manner and were happy to answer any questions I had. I would recommend their services to anyone needing a reliable real estate appraisal."
Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Customers say: Quick response
"They were on time, very courteous and respectful, and they did a quality job."
Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I have a difficult real estate appraisal needed and Cedarwood came to the house, listened carefully and understood the special flooding concerns that the property has. In my opinion, no other appraiser would have gone as far as he did to make sure my needs were met. If you have a need for an appraiser, I recommend Cedarwood."
Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
"John was professional yet personal, very accommodating to our schedule, texts & emails were answered promptly, & the full Report was available to me whithin a few days. I would highly recommend using ABC Appraisal & John the Owner for any of your appraisal needs."
Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
"Appraiser suggested not going ahead on the appraisal since he thought it would not influence positively an adjustment in lowering my tax valuation."
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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