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BPG Property Inspection Services
4.8(
173
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Serving Muncie, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our Inspector was not thorough at all. He turned the water on for the bathroom sink and then the shower in the front bathroom and when he did the water in the sink almost stopped flowing and he didn't notice that so I pointed it out to him and from that point he should have proceeded to ck the water flow in the rest of the house to see if the whole house had low flow issues but he didn't. The Inspector also noticed a flexible gas line off of the water heater that ran through the floor into the crawl and to a wall heater just on the other side of the wall and said it didn't have a ground on it but he would look at it in the crawl space but he didn't go over to where the flex gas line was. When he proceeded to the crawl space he only checked a very small part of the crawl with the largest areas of the crawl only accessible or visible through passthrough openings due to solid block support walls and this is a very easily accessible crawl space. I pointed out a wet looking spot on one of the block walls which was on the other end of the crawl from where we were and he wouldn't check into that and told me to ask the homeowner if they had and leakage issues in the crawl space so we had to get another crawl space inspection from another company 2 days later, and I'm sure the home owner would have said oh yeah you are gonna be screwed when it rains. No appliances were checked for proper operation. During the attic inspection he didn't see a switch for the attic light so he used his flashlight, I looked at the light to see why he didn't turn it on and I followed the cord up and over the door where it was plugged into a droplight that had no bulb or guard on it exposing a shock hazard and it was ran over to an outlet and plugged in so I pointed that out to him also because he didn't see it. The Inspector never found the Master bedroom and bath (unbelievable) that is in the back corner of the house down a hallway so none of that even got looked at. The $75 charge for a Septic Inspection consisted of turning on the kitchen sink faucet, putting the dye in the drain and immediately proceeded to make 1 pass around the property which he went well into the neighbors back yard and I had to tell him about that. This Inspector was extremely absent minded on this day. I did follow J.M. through this whole inspection process."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Blackard & Geiger Ltd
4.9(
57
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Serving Muncie, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Keller was very helpful. He listened to our request and then advised us on the least expensive way to accomplish what we needed. He invited us to send information & photos of the item and got right back to us with his assessment of the sale potential, a ballpark estimate of value, and connected us to an auction business that could sell it for us. He did not charge us for his time at all. We could not be happier—he understood better than we did that we didn’t need full appraisal services and met our needs without charging us (though he certainly could have provided services that were unnecessary for our situation and charged us for them, and we wouldn’t have known the difference). This is the very definition of integrity and trustworthiness! We will absolutely call him again."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Indiana Mold Remediation
4.9(
45
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Serving Muncie, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mark, who did the initial visit, was very professional and knowledgeable and honest. And the crew that showed up to do the work was also professional and friendly. The owner also worked with me directly to resolve a minor billing mistake, which certainly strengthened by trust of this local company."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Auto Transporters Online
4.9(
36
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Serving Muncie, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were responsive to the inquiry and price competitive. The car was picked up in short order and arrived a couple of days later. I've been through this drill before and been unhappy, but these folks were very good!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Jim Mochal of Coldwell Banker
5.0(
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Serving Muncie, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

I have over 20 years of professional business experience. \n \n \n My goal is to work hard and to offer superior service and integrity to the Real Estate needs of my clients \n \nSpecialties:superior customer service before, during & after the sale, mediate sales, effective avdvertising and targeted marketing strategies \n \n2005 & 2006 RWG EXCELLENCE AWARDS \n 2005-CURRENT MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER \n 2009 INTERNATIONAL STERLING SOCIETY AWARD \n 2010 INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND SOCIETY AWARD \n 2011 INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND SOCIETY AWARD \n 2012 INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE AWARD \n 2013 INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE AWARD \n 2014 INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE AWARD

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RE/MAX Ability Plus
3.7(
18
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Serving Muncie, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We interviewed three realtors and Luanna Albrechty of Remax Ability Plus stood out as the ONE who wanted to sell our home, not just sell a house. She coached us on work to be done, staging, ways to highlight the best features, and all through the listing and sales process. We sold our home in 30 hours after listing after entertaining three offers, two above list. Luanna was great and supported us to closing and beyond."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Muncie, IN

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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