Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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Emergency services offered
"Very responsive, on time with their appointment and pleased with the detail of the appraisal."
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Serving Westport, MA 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 Westport, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
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"Dan was thorough and made me feel comfortable during the appraisal process. He completed and submitted the appraisal to me five days earlier than he predicted. I highly appreciated his professionalism and punctuality."
Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
"Adam did my appraisal on the date I needed him by. He was on time, very professional and met my deadline. He is very knowledgeable of all phases of the appraisal process and building codes and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend him."
Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
"Catherine Jacobson recently did an appraisal of my mother's home and property in Marshfield. The appraisal was accurate and completed on time. It was a pleasure working with Cathy and we would highly recommend her services."
Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Helpful with color choice. Coordinated well with contractor who was installing hardwood floors."
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Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"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 Westport, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Their reports are top notch, always kept their appointments. Generated appraisals in a timely manner and never a delay. Accurate, concise and up to date information."
Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Office staff is always available for help. No job is too small or too big. They are responsive to our needs for service requests from roofing to foundations. All aspects of home repairs have been done professionally and in a timely manner. I would recommend Marketplace Homes for all your property management needs regarding property repairs and maintenance."
Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The cleaning job was done well and efficiently. There was no upsell and the workers were efficient and clena.
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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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