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Iykon Appraisers LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Ike was above and beyond, he was punctual and showed a lot of respect and professionalism, had shoe covers on before stepping inside for the interior inspection. Asked the right questions and was patient and willing to answer every question I had. Definitely will recommend"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alpha Appraisers, LLC
4.8(
61
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Gus is businesslike and prompt. He was able to arrange an appointment within a few days of my contacting him and he produced the appraisal materials within a week. He also recommended a team to do some work for me and they were also exactly what I needed at the time and they did their work in a professional and timely fashion."
Victorian House
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Richard Haase
5.0(
8
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1935

"We hired Mr Haase to appraise the value of our home so one owner could buy the other one out. We needed a detailed and accurate assessment that took the various improvements we made into account, but didn't inflate the value for things that would not normally affect the sales price. Mr. Haase was quick and responsive, was able to do the appraisal right away and send his final report within a couple of days, the final report was fair and detailed, and the price was very affordable. We would recommend Mr Haase to anyone looking for the same."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cindy Beline & Gail Perfetti Inc - Realtors
4.9(
93
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently worked with Cindy ("Lucinda") to buy our "forever home", and we have to say we were really pleased with our time together! In early spring, we met Cindy at a showing of a house when we had not yet selected a realtor. I felt very glad for having met her so coincidently! Out of the 6 houses we visited, she was the only one to ask for our contact info to represent us AND followed up with us that Sunday evening. Despite explaining we were a few months off - she met with us over coffee for an hour later to talk about the process, what we were looking for, and Cindy told us up front that she would be our advocate through and through. We found throughout the process, she would listen and internalize our requests in looking at houses and negotiations, was very flexible with her time and rabid about trying to get the right house for our family even if it meant pointing out things counter to what we thought we wanted. Her communications were thorough and follow-through excellent. She's even been helpful with some warranty issues after closing! I can say that having worked with other realtors before, Cindy's stellar professionalism and kindness were the absolute best-in-class. Thank you, Cindy!"
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Licensed in VA,MD&DC
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for antique and jewelry appraisal projects in Washington, DC

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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