Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Martin's Appraisals conducted a professional and thorough appraisal in an expedient manner. I would highly recommend this business as a good value for your money."
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Offers commercial services
"I was looking to defend myself in a divorce. This appraisal helps me to pay less."
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1955
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Emergency services offered
"Great customer service and very thorough"
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1989
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"Very professional appraiser. Lots of experience. Was able to answer all my questions. Overall very positive experience."
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
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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 Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
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At Megan Craig Appraisals, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
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Riverpoint Appraisals, LLC, is a real estate valuation firm, performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
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"John was very thorough and produced an excellent appraisal report."
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
Free estimates
"Hard working, good guy! He's a good appraiser!"
Serving Walkersville, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Sal Marino did an excellent job explaining the coverages, etc of your home warranty. While being knowledgeable and professional he was not that pushy, annoying salesperson type that normally turns us off to the deal and yet he made the sale. We appreciated his help."
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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