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Eric Klein Appraisals
4.9(
78
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eric was very knowledgeable, helpful, professional and friendly.. Willing to answer any and all questions.. I enjoy working with him! Highly recommend! 👍"
Response time6 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Harris Appraisal Services
4.8(
18
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1996

Customers say: Quality work

"Rusty Harris is very personable and professional and is very familiar with Medford, having lived there for years before moving to Reading. Our appraisal report is due in 10 days."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Crowley Appraisal Group
5.0(
4
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Serving Boston, 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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Five Star Appraisals
New to Angi

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello, my name is Frank Guzzetti. Owner of Five Star Appraisals. I have 17 years experience in appraising residential properties throughout Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. I've appraised 700 sf, 1 bedroom single family homes in Waltham, 7000+ sf luxury estates in Weston, high end prime location condominiums in the Back Bay and your typical 2-4 family style home that is interspersed throughout Metro Boston. \n\nI have a passion for finding the little details that are often overlooked when evaluating real estate. Accuracy and quality of my appraisal reports are my number 1 goal. When you choose Five Star Appraisals, you choose Five Star Quality.\n\nAsk about our senior citizen discounts

Response time2 hrs
Christopher McDermott
New to Angi

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

With 20 years of experience helping both homeowners and lenders, I can help with any appraisal services you may require! Whether it is insurance, property tax, settlements, or real estate. I make it as easy as possible for the homeowner! For a knowledgeable quick and easy service done right the first time, please call today!! I cant wait to add you to the family of satisfied consumers!

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Buyers Brokers Only LLC
5.0(
124
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"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!)"
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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Boston, 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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