"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."
My name is Scott Cluff and I am local certified residential appraiser. I have been an appraiser since 2007 and love what I do. My focus as an appraiser is providing professional and excellent customer service, and providing services in a timely manner. Give me a call at 480-256-9360 for a quote on my fees for appraisal services. Hablo espanol y le puedo servir si necesitas el servicio en espanol.
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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"Service provider was on time, was professional and courteous. They informed us the inspection would take 2 hours and we didn't have to come until the last 15 minutes, but my husband wanted to be there for the whole thing and see the inspection. The inspector was very tolerant of my husband following him around for the inspection, questioning every single thing the inspector looked at, and answered all of his questions. He was very thorough, there was no part of the house or property he did not inspect. If there was something he could not inspect for one reason or another he made note of it and we were aware of it. He provided the report via e-mail before the day was over. The one and only thing I would have liked and did not receive was a printed color copy of the report. I understand I was sent an electronic copy immediately and that was helpful, but I would have appreciated a printed color copy mailed to me a few days after the fact. He took a million pictures, and I do not have a color printer, and much is lost in those pictures when they are printed black and white. I understand I can go to an office supply and have a color copy printed, but it would be nice if they included one as part of the service. But, if I buy any houses in the future I will use NPI again, I was very happy with their service and their price. Thank you so much. "
The Benson Appraisals, LLC, a team of local appraisers is known as one of the top appraisal firms in Gilbert Arizona due to over 25 years of experience. We are known for our excellent customer service and accurate reports. In addition to homes, we also appraise condos, apartments, land and other properties. Our service area covers most of the Maricopa County Area specializing in Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, SanTan Valley, and surrounding areas. We offer pre-listing appraisal services, as well as a full range of appraisal services to support your clients’ home buying or home selling needs. For Sale by Owners, A listing appraisal can be a powerful tool for a for-sale-by-owner home seller. And give yourself peace of mind that your largest investment. Know if it is really worth what you think it is by obtaining a professional appraisal. We provide divorce, estate, bankruptcy, family, pre-construction, buyer and tax appeal appraisals.
"What a great professional company to work with. Very quick responses to our needs. Super clear and detailed inspection. I feel totally confident in the property we are buying because they were able to find even the smallest issues. They have a fair price, are very professional but not some big firm that is unreachable. They treat you well and are willing to answer any and all questions. Great job guys. I will be telling others to use you. "
This was a big deal purchase. It was great; we use him still. We use him for other properties we have. I was not there when in was done. I think he was probably on time.
"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal.
In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.
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.
The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.
Home appraisal services include the following tasks:
Inspect home interior and exterior
Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations
Review comparable properties
Write an appraisal report
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.
The Mammoth, AZ 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.