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KC MetroVal, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

KC MetroVal is a real estate valuation firm serving the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide residential real estate appraisals for home owners, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared, and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence, and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make.\nMy lending clients include some of the largest in the county (Rocket Mortgage, United Wholesale Mortgage, Commerce Bank, Bank of America, etc.). My clients trust me and my firm with more than 600 appraisal reports per year. With a 100% on time (or early) delivery record, our firm can be trusted to not only delivery high quality, accurate reports, but they will NEVER be late.

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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage
4.9(
503
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband I and used Mike M, Peter D, and the Guaranteed Rate team previously with our home purchase and refinance in Orange County, CA. They were great then and actually approached us with a way to refinance and save hundreds per month by doing so. We wouldn’t have known about the refinance opportunity otherwise. We knew we found a great team for all our mortgage needs from that point on. Mike, Peter, and his Guaranteed Rate were the natural choice when my husband and I decided to make a huge move from California to Florida. When we found the home we wanted to purchase, we called Guaranteed Rate. The local real estate agent strongly resisted us going with Guaranteed Rate and insisted we use a local lender she was familiar with. We told her no thanks; we have our team for life. By the end of the deal, the same real estate agent raved about how amazing Guaranteed Rate is and how wonderful they were to work with. This is especially true because 2 days before closing, Hurricane Michael hit closeby our new house. While we thankfully were not impacted, all mortgages had to be closely inspected in nearby counties. Guaranteed Rate made frequent calls to everyone involved in our real estate deal and quickly got us back on track to close in record time. Folks working with other lenders didn’t get so lucky and some are still being delayed. Thanks again to Mike, Peter, and the entire Guaranteed Rate team for making our home ownership dreams come true again!!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Matthew Jones - Keller Williams Realty Partners
5.0(
21
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

"Matt made the buying/selling experience as seamless as possible.  We received great advice and counseling and always felt like he, as our real estate agent, was looking out for our best interests.  We have worked with Matt before and would not hesitate to use him again.  He is always professional, courteous, respectful of our time, and extremely knowledgeable with the current housing market and trends.  We were in receipt of constant updates as the processes progressed.  We received timely responses, even when there was no news to report.  Matt went above and beyond his real estate duties.  He assisted contractors (to avoid a closing delay and a need to reschedule) by clearing snow in the front yard so utility/water lines could be found.  We never felt like we were unable to reach Matt, and if we had to leave a message, the call was promptly returned.  Matt had the "pleasure" of assisting us with 1) purchasing a bank-owned property and 2) purchasing a for sale by owner property.  Most agents would have passed, but Matt took on the tasks and we received the same level of professionalism and expertise as someone buying/selling a much more expensive property.  We do not expect to be moving again anytime soon, but when we do, we will definitely seek out Matt's services.  In the meantime, we continue to hand out Matt's name to family and friends."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Mitts Home Team - Keller Williams Realty Partners
4.9(
118
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have known Doug Mitts for over 30 years. He has always been very professional, honest, and trustworthy. He has a great background and knowledge of the residential real estate market in the Kansas City area. He has a good team working with him. Lori his assistant was very helpful and knowledgeable in the real estate process. Doug Mitts would be an excellent choice if you are either buying or selling a home in Kansas City metropolitan area."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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The Matthews Team-Keller Williams Realty Partners
5.0(
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I contacted many people and only The Matthews Team answered. They found us houses to look at and guided us through the entire process to closing. Every year for the last 10, they check on us and keep in touch. I know I could call them for referrals and any real estate needs."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Al Urban - Platinum Realty
5.0(
11
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Al Urban did an excellent job selling my house very quickly. He was available day or night for discussion and worked hard to get us the best deal possible. I will be using Al again for my future Real Estate needs and I highly recommend him."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ron Henderson & Associates
4.9(
26
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Let me start by saying that I chose Ron Henderson and his team based on the high ratings I found here on Angie?s list. Boy, am I glad that I did! I was looking for a team that is dedicated to selling my home with as little pain as possible because I work a lot of hours. <br /> I contacted Ron and heard back from him immediately. We set up an appointment to meet at my house so we could discuss listing the house with his team at Keller Williams. I learned a lot from him about selling my house within the first twenty minutes of our meeting. He is very personable, knowledgeable about real estate, and, prepared. Ron explained that he has a ?team? of people that all basically have a single function. This means that there are dedicated agents that act as selling agents, buying agents, dedicated marketing agents, and, agents that deal with the paperwork taking care the banks, title companies etc. I really liked this approach. What?s the difference? Most realtors are buyer and seller agents. Because of this they show you all of their properties whether you want to see them or not. I found this to be very annoying when I bought my first house because my realtor at the time kept showing me houses I didn?t want to look at. With Ron?s team the selling agent concentrates on showing potential buyers houses he/she is trying to sell for their client. They dedicate all of their time to selling your home. The same goes for his buying agents. <br /> I had just repainted the inside of the house and put down a new floor to get it ready to sell. After walking through my house he pointed out some things I had overlooked such as needing to replace some light bulbs, doing some touch up work etc. These kinds of things don?t sound like a big deal but they really make a difference when you are showing your house. After the walk through Ron had all of the information (listings) he needed with him about what all of the houses in my neighborhood were selling for during the last six months. He explained what all of the information meant i.e. days on market, original list price, current prices etc. He had already figured out what my house should list for. I was impressed with the level of detail Ron went into to explain how the real estate market works. He had done his homework. <br /> I listed the house with Ron and his team a couple of days later. He had everything set up from the photographer to listing my house on MLS and his website within a couple of days. His team was great to work with. I was in touch with him and his team (Ron, Courtney, Elizabeth) via email, text messages and, phone calls throughout the entire process. Courtney was absolutely wonderful to work with in dealing with all of the paperwork from the bank and the title company. During the selling process I received a home inspection report that was quite large. I contacted Ron and Courtney to help me decipher exactly what the buyer was expecting me to fix. It really was a big list of items and, quite frankly was ridiculous for a 50-year-old house. They both worked with me (especially Courtney) to figure out what I needed to do and, they put me in touch with an electrician (Rick Miller) to help me fix the items that showed up in the report. I really appreciated the referral and I can?t tell you how nice it was working with the electrician to fix the issues. He was very fair and honest. <br /> I had moved out of the house just before I put it on the market so I wasn?t there every day to keep an eye on it. Something I really appreciated about Ron was that he did a walk through after each showing and updated me about anything that he saw. An example of this is Ron telling me that I should probably go by the house and clean the (hardwood) floor by the front door because people had tracked dirt in the house. <br /> Speaking of foot traffic... Did I mention that Ron and his team sold my house in five weeks? Within the second week of him and his team listing my house I had a bunch of showings. I think I had over a dozen showings within the first three weeks. <br /> I would highly recommend using Ron and his team for selling/buying your next house. <br /> <br />"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ron Radtke
5.0(
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We highly recommend Ron Radtke of Furever Real Estate Group. In 2016 we worked with Ron to sell two diverse properties – a 70s era townhouse in Overland Park and a 100+ yr old house on 3 acres in KCK – as well as purchase a new home. Ron had the expertise and experience to market both homes to a wide audience; highlighting the best points for each property. For the historic home and acreage he recommended updates and even supplied contacts for some repairs/remodels that we needed to complete to get the home market ready. And the pictures! We didn’t know our homes looked so nice! Both homes sold fast and within the price range Ron suggested. His advice was also invaluable in the negotiation process as we purchased our new home. Ron is down-to-earth and easy to work with and we thoroughly enjoyed navigating the home selling & buying process with him by our side."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Independence, MO

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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