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Monika Glennon
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Monika helped me find the house which fit the best to my requirements. She helped me in the negotiation process, with surprisingly good results. I can highly recommend Her services. She is a person, joy to work together."
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Authentic Appraisals, LLC
4.6(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

"Norman was awesome, he came out for an appraisal on my home for a refinance. He came in, he was quick, thorough, I hardly even knew he was there, except for the fact my dogs would not shut up barking. He was very patient and understanding. He was very knowledgeable in answering any question I had. I would highly recommend this company."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Pierce Home Appraisals
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE!!!\n\nHIGHEST QUALITY WORK IN THE STATE\n\nTOP RATED HOME ADVISOR PRO!!\n\nWelcome to Pierce Home Appraisals!\n\nWe take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help!! \n\n

Response time2 days
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

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.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

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