"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."
I am a seasoned professional that assists all clients with obtaining a mortgage for whether it be to buy or refinance a home. If there is a delay due to credit or personal issues we can discuss those and set a plan for the future. "Being a mortgage broker gives me the opportunity to help people through a challenging financial process, making it as understandable and anxiety-free as possible. I enjoy educating my clients and helping them feel confident in the financial decisions they are making for their families and their futures. Getting a family into their dream home or opening up a financial opportunity for them, is very rewarding"
We thoroughly inspect all major components of the subject property to identify major problems and to advise you about future maintenance about your home once the purchase is complete. Our company will provide you the information, in a Home Inspection Report, in a professional binder with valuable homeownership information and the photo documentation. We provide you timely information because our reports are produced on site. In addition, an e-mail summary with photos documentation will be sent to you and other concerned parties that you permit. We have been proudly serving Southeast for over 18 years. Alabama is a buyer beware State, it's the law. Buyer awareness is the solution.\nWe provide services throughout the Southeast Alabama including, the Dale County,Coffee County, Henry County, Barbour County, Pike County, Houston County, and Geneva County. We also provide FHA and VA Certified Structural Engineer Reports. In addition, we provide guidance as the VA and FHA compliance certified inspector for the region. American Home Inspection is the only State registered Company in Southeast Alabama to inspect EIFS/Stucco systems.\nWe adhere to the Alabama Home Inspector's Registration Act in all of our policies and procedures. We do not provide warranties, appraisals, or perform work on the home as that would be a conflict of interest.
They provide objective, third-party valuation, guiding fair sales or purchase prices.
While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.
Yes, home appraisers look at your windows when appraising your property to determine the market value of your home. They’ll factor in the type of windows, quality, condition, whether or not there are screens covering the windows, frame materials, size, insulation, and more to come up with an unbiased property assessment.
A comprehensive smart home system can be really attractive to buyers and increase the value of your property. Components such as a smart security system, smart lawn and garden systems, and smart appliances can all drive up the value of your property.
In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.
The Geneva, AL homeowners’ guide to property appraisals
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Home appraisals are an important part of buying or selling a home and getting a mortgage loan. Learn more about home appraisal costs and what they include.
FHA loans are backed by the government and come with specific FHA appraisal guidelines and requirements. Learn what an FHA appraisal entails in this guide.