How much does a fireplace add to home value?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.redfin.com/blog/adding-a-fireplace-can-increase-home-value/">Redfin</a> reported in 2021 that homes with fireplaces were listed on the market for around 13% more than the national median sale price, but this doesn’t mean that they actually sold for that much. While homebuyer demand reigns supreme, the actual ROI on a fireplace depends on various factors, including size, type, and material.</p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between a property valuation and an appraisal?

• <div><p>A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert&rsquo;s opinion on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-appraisal-vs-market-value.htm">how much your property will sell for</a>. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you&rsquo;ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a land appraisal?

• <div><p>A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.</p></div>

Q: Does a fireplace add value to a home?

• <div><p>When built right, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-fireplaces-make-your-home-value-hot.htm">fireplaces increase the value of your home</a>. Fireplaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing; home buyers will usually respond to the charm fireplaces can add. The only scenarios that could lead to a fireplace depreciating a property are the following: if it&rsquo;s in need of constant or immediate repair, is unusable, or isn&rsquo;t up to code. </p></div>

Q: Do appraisals usually come in high?

• <div><p>Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you&rsquo;ll often see the opposite happening.</p></div>

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C&M HOME REPAIR SERVICE
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Reviewed in October 2017
Not well! I left numerous messages. Never would return my calls not good business. I'm a real estate investor that needs contractors for numerous projects. Especially when estimating on a buy and rehab. I always return my messages!
Blair Exteriors
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Reviewed in July 2017
They were very professional and punctual. No more problems with the heating unit after repairs. Finances were handled via my insurance agent. I would gladly request their services again.
General Heating & Air Inc
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Reviewed in February 2015
He is a good mechanic and real honest. The owner is Lee Cofer. He always answered my questions. The price was also good.
Calera Garage & Wrecker Svc
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Reviewed in October 2014
I've had a good experience. They come out twice a year and they are great. In fact the guys sits down and drinks coffee with us. They work with us real well and if we are unable to pay the charges he will allow us to make payments. They are real good people to work with and I wouldn't change...
COOK'S PEST CONTROL
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Reviewed in March 2014
He took lots of pictures inside and outside, measured the outside of the house and then measured inside the individual rooms. He used 4 similar sized houses and lot sizes and wrote an appraisal with different scenarios. 1) appraised the house and the other lots together as a big estate lot. ...
Bagwell Appraisal Service
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Reviewed in July 2013
Our Banker, David Nolen is a very commendable professional. He is very easy to reach and always quickly returned our calls or e-mails. He knowledgeable in the real estate business and always answered our questions about the financing. He knows his banking business and worked with us to...
David Nolen
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Reviewed in July 2013
Our Real Estate Agent, Don Brewer is a very commendable professional. We had a great experience with him. He is very easy to reach and always quickly returned our calls, texts, or e-mails. He is extremely knowledgeable and always answered our questions in terms that we could understand....
Brewwer, Don
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Reviewed in May 2013
I was happy that they did what they said they were going to do, they were polite and took care of everything. I didn't have any real complaints.They are good about calling back, they are taking care of the problem, they came when they said they were going to. Basically, I didn't have any problem.
ALABAMA PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INC
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Reviewed in August 2012
I haven't seen any bugs since the last time they came out. They were very professional and did a real good job. They were very friendly and on time. They were just good people. They did high quality work.
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

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