Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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Customers say: Quick response
"Ashley was so easy to deal with. She has a super personality. She does not say anything she does not backup. Excellent person and great company to deal with. I highly recommend her."
Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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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 West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"Angela did a great job appraising a difficult property."
Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Customers say: True professional
"Appraiser promptly replied to my request and emailed the details requested, as requested. I would have hired him if it weren't for the fact that my lender required the use of their pre approved appraiser."
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Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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"He does quality work, the investors and underwriters are always happy with his work."
Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
Free estimates
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Loyer & Loyer Appraisal Services, Inc. has been a leading provider of real estate valuations for over 30 years. We are widely recognized as the fastest and highest quality appraisal businesses in the Columbia, South Carolina Metro Area.
Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
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"It was a great experience. They made everything simple and worry free."
Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"Shasta is knowledgeable in her field. A pleasure to work with. Friendly and prompt."
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Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
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"Great overall experience! Very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. Also, responds in timely consistent manner to any questions. Accommodating to my schedule as well."
Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
In business since 2014
"Extremely thorough. Very detailed. Very reliable. Great turn around time."
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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