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Crowley Appraisal Group
5.0(
4
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Serving Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"My wife and needed an appraiser for our home and we reached out Crowley?s Appraisal group and we were contacted quickly. Right away we were impressed with Joe?s professionalism and commitment He took the time to go over what he was going to, what he would be looking for And at times pointed items were we could make improvements My wife loved this part especially as she hoped I would follow through with his suggestions The best part was the way he interacted with us and made us feel comfortable throughout the process He was very knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed his work We were very happy and please with his work and wouldn?t hesitate to recommend him if someone is looking for an appraisal Great experience "
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Buyers Brokers Only LLC
5.0(
124
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Serving Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I will recommend Jeff Goodwin a million times. "Buying a house is a really big decision." This is such a cliché that it's almost not worth saying, so to go a little deeper: buying a house means committing to put down roots in a particular town and neighborhood, committing to maintain the property out of one's own finances, and committing to pay a certain amount of money every month for a VERY long time, possibly even for so long that you run the risk of needing to move out before you've paid off the original mortgage debt. All of this should be worth it for the sake of no longer depending on a landlord; but it won't be worth it if you make a mistake about the house's location, state of (dis)repair, general suitability for your lifestyle, or what it's actually worth vs. what you wind up paying. With all of these things to worry about, my husband and I did not want to start our first homeowner experience without expert advice. More importantly, while we could have consulted every first time buyers' guide on the planet, that information would have potentially proven worthless if we couldn't negotiate effectively with our house's listing agent, nor find a trustworthy lender and attorneys. And to top it all off, we didn't want months of househunting to prove unnecessarily stressful and burn us out before we could find anything. I was referred to Jeff by Otto Iglesias, an earlier contact of mine at this same agency. Jeff's knowledge, kindness, experience, and immaculate reliability addressed ALL of our concerns from the moment we got started in our search. He proved instrumental in finding exactly the right place to live, submitting a successful offer in an unbelievably tight market after only two other tries, and he hooked us up with a loan officer and an attorney, both of whom I would recommend just as highly. Please: whether you're trying to escape the renter's cycle for the first time, or whether you're trying to smoothly find a new home after selling your current one, practice some proverbial self-care and get a buyer agent. If you're in north/central Massachusetts, make sure that buyer agent is Jeff Goodwin. (Please note that no cost of service is listed. Jeff was paid when we closed on the house, but it's a commission that comes out of the sale price. There is NO separate charge for hiring a buyer agent!)"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leading Edge Real Estate
5.0(
87
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Serving Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I are repeat clients of Katya’s and recommend her and her team’s services highly. She knows the Boston market extremely well and helped find us a home that we are incredibly pleased with that is outside of the area we originally thought to look in. She has an eye for good design and is able to size up a property quickly during a tour. We believe the guidance she’s given us during some complicated bids was decisive in helping us win them, and her team is responsive and efficient at navigating the process. She is the best person to have on your team in such a fast moving market."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage
4.9(
503
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Serving Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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G&J Manfra Real Estate Appraisals (ACE Appraisal)
4.9(
35
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Serving Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing. I phoned Jerry. He listened to me and then proceeded to tell me that I did not need his services at this time. He spent time to explain why and how I should proceed with my plan. He was detailed, thoughtful, easy to understand and even told me to call him if I needed follow-uo information. This is a special man, I would hire him in a minute."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Tracy Boehme Realty Group
5.0(
23
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Serving Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were totally impressed with Tracy's knowledge, experience, and advice on the housing market, staging, open house practices, etc... in selling our home. She and her staff went out of their way to make this stressful event as easy as possible. They were always very professional, friendly, and eager to help. We had a buyer within 5 days! We highly recommend Tracy and her team."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anthony Joseph Real Estate LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tony was excellent right from the start. He came over to our house to discuss our plans, gave us some advice for getting it ready to sell, and didn't pressure us at all. We went with him for selling our house and buying our new house, and he was great for both. He picked up small details in the offers for our house and made sure we were comfortable accepting the right offer. When buying, he was very active, both in helping us find a house and in getting the deal done once we had an accepted offer. He went by the house for us multiple times and went to the town hall when we had some questions about a septic issue that came up. Always very responsive via phone, email or text. I'd definitely recommend Tony for either buying or selling a house, or both."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Bellingham, MA

The appraisal timeline begins with scheduling, which may take three to five days, depending on local appraiser availability. The on-site evaluation requires one to three hours based on property size and complexity. Following the inspection, appraisers need two to five days for research, analysis, and report preparation. The entire process takes seven to 10 days, though complex properties or government-backed loans may extend this timeframe.

The value of home appraisals extends beyond their immediate expense. They protect buyers from overpaying and help lenders ensure appropriate loan amounts. By providing independent market value verification, home appraisals help prevent potential financial missteps in major property transactions. This protection justifies the upfront cost for most real estate scenarios.

Home appraisers evaluate numerous property elements, including square footage, floor plan functionality, overall condition, and specific features. They document improvements, necessary repairs, and distinctive amenities. These observations are compared against similar properties recently sold in the neighborhood. Appraisers also consider location factors, current market conditions, and relevant zoning or property restrictions.

Yes, home appraisal fees are collected before the final closing. Since lenders require completed home appraisal reports before finalizing loan approvals, this cost occurs earlier in the transaction process. While buyers usually cover this expense, payment methods vary—some pay directly to the appraiser while others include it in closing costs.

Some property owners successfully use recent appraisals when challenging tax assessments. However, tax-assessed values often differ from market valuations. The appeal process involves submitting your appraisal as evidence that the tax authority's valuation exceeds actual market value. Success rates vary by jurisdiction, and the process may require patience and persistence.

From the buyer's perspective, appraisals verify they aren't overpaying for a property. Lenders won't approve financing that exceeds appraised value, potentially requiring buyers to renegotiate or contribute additional cash. Appraisal findings can also inform future improvement planning and investment decisions.

For sellers, preparation makes a difference. Clean, well-maintained properties present better during appraisal evaluations. Some sellers obtain pre-listing appraisals to establish appropriate asking prices, though most rely on the buyer's lender-ordered appraisal during the transaction process.

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