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Gregory James CO
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The appraisal was done professionally, efficiently and timely. Greg Shelley, who did the appraisal for our property was easy to work with, thorough and very helpful. He was easily contacted for follow-up questions and quickly responded to my inquiries. I highly recommend Greg Shelley and his company Gregory James CO."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pierce Home Appraisals
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverside, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clark Appraisal Group
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

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’ll often see the opposite happening.

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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.

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