My wife, Sharon, and I recently sold our home in Grand Rapids, Michigan with the Cheryl Grant team as our realtor. The house sold in 5 days with multiple offers over the asking price! No wonder. From the beginning of our planning to the actual sale and closing, Cheryl and her team provided...
Cheryl Grant Real Estate Keller WilliamsDavid Marsh of Alliance Properties is a dual threat -- both an excellent real estate agent and an accomplished property manager. He has managed several condos and homes for us for several years. He has always been patient, helpful, communicative, and avoided major mistakes. We both recommend...
ALLIANCE PROPERTIES OF BREVARD INCbassically the maintenance tech performed the maintenance, except he did not change or inspect the filter. The problem is that when he left, he stoled a change jar containing $71.00,and some foreign coins and other property. Since I was in Tucson on medical appointments and my wife was in...
Desert Valley Aire IncThe appraiser was thorough in checking out everything we told him that we wanted done in the kitchen. The appraisal was presented to us promptly, and the price was less than what we were expecting. The scheduler worked well with us, because we had to delay once due to health problems. The...
The appraiser contacted us to conduct an immediate appraisal (the following day). When he arrived he indicated his supervisor would be coming by to walk thru as well. Friendly guy but obviously not much experience. He later divulged he was a trainee. He did some cursory measurement then...
In a word, OUTSTANDING! My wife and I own a home that was under property management for the past 13 years. Tenants were not well monitored by the property managers who admitted that they had never even entered the property. We fired the property managers and have begun the task of putting...
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
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
Valley & West Appraisals is a real estate appraisal firm that values all forms of commercial, residential, and land-related property. We are committed to delivering accurate, timely, and comprehensive valuation reports that aid homeowners, estates, attorneys, lenders, buyers/sellers, developers, and more in making informed decisions across the real estate landscape. Valley & West Appraisals has specialized knowledge in handling various property types and forms of ownership. Whether it's properties related to an estate/probate, feasibility/cost analysis for new construction, high-end luxury homes, complex commercial centers, or high acreage ranches with various land uses, Valley & West Appraisals brings years of knowledge to the table in residential, land, and commercial property valuation.
Valley & West Appraisals is a real estate appraisal firm that values all forms of commercial, residential, and land-related property. We are committed to delivering accurate, timely, and comprehensive valuation reports that aid homeowners, estates, attorneys, lenders, buyers/sellers, developers, and more in making informed decisions across the real estate landscape. Valley & West Appraisals has specialized knowledge in handling various property types and forms of ownership. Whether it's properties related to an estate/probate, feasibility/cost analysis for new construction, high-end luxury homes, complex commercial centers, or high acreage ranches with various land uses, Valley & West Appraisals brings years of knowledge to the table in residential, land, and commercial property valuation.
Benevolent Benefits LLC (BBLLC) is a Property Inspection and Preservation Company based out of Northern Phoenix, Arizona. We pride ourselves; in the timely and suffcient manner our clients are provided service. What sets BBLLC apart from other local property preservation businesses. Would have to be the way our guys pay meticulousy close attention to detail and from the thoroughness in which our jobs are completed. Our specialty is Property Inspection., BBLLCs number one priority, is maintaining the status of a "one stop shop" for all REO Relators, Mortgage Companies, Property Preservation Vendors and Local Banks. By offering all of our clients Occupancy Inspections, Initial Vacant Property Inspections, Vacant Property Inspections, Voluntary Pre-Conveyance Inspections and Eviction Inspections. As well as the standard Property Preservations all inclusive services described in broader detail under the " services offered" tab of this web domain.
Benevolent Benefits LLC (BBLLC) is a Property Inspection and Preservation Company based out of Northern Phoenix, Arizona. We pride ourselves; in the timely and suffcient manner our clients are provided service. What sets BBLLC apart from other local property preservation businesses. Would have to be the way our guys pay meticulousy close attention to detail and from the thoroughness in which our jobs are completed. Our specialty is Property Inspection., BBLLCs number one priority, is maintaining the status of a "one stop shop" for all REO Relators, Mortgage Companies, Property Preservation Vendors and Local Banks. By offering all of our clients Occupancy Inspections, Initial Vacant Property Inspections, Vacant Property Inspections, Voluntary Pre-Conveyance Inspections and Eviction Inspections. As well as the standard Property Preservations all inclusive services described in broader detail under the " services offered" tab of this web domain.
Blue man Fix It is your solutions company. Our services range from small handyman service, to large commercial ground up construction projects. Everything in between, is something that we can help you with today. Be it through our expertise, experience, or education, we will find the right solution for you!
Blue man Fix It is your solutions company. Our services range from small handyman service, to large commercial ground up construction projects. Everything in between, is something that we can help you with today. Be it through our expertise, experience, or education, we will find the right solution for you!
Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."
Joseph V on March 2022
Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."
Joseph V on March 2022
An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.
Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.
The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.
A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.
Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.
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