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Berger Appraisals, Inc.
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Curtis Berger has one of the most respected names in the La Plata county area for home and land appraisal services. Curtis has worked on a wide variety of residential property types including: single family detached, condos, townhomes, 2-4 unit income properties, pre-construction, high-value, gentleman's ranches, earth ships/non-conventional homes, mobile homes and tribal properties. Curtis has a wide range of residential valuation services for home buyers, sellers, investors, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, banks, and field service companies. He offers a full menu of real estate services and will provide you with a thorough unbiased, detailed, confidential, and professional appraisal of your property! Call me today as I look forward to working you.

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Home Base Appraisal Management, LC
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Home Base Appraisal Management, was founded in May 2009. We started our company with high hopes in the front room of the owner's home. We took everything one step at a time and have achieved more than we ever thought we would. Home Base Appraisal Management, has a reputation of outstanding communication and customer service. We have one of the nations largest networks of appraisers, and provide appraisal services in the majority of the United States. Please call us today to book your appointment!

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

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, installing a tennis court can be a worthwhile home improvement project that adds value to your property. The potential increase in value can range from $20,000 to $150,000, and in some cases, the return on investment can cover more than 60% of the installation cost. However, the impact on value heavily depends on the size of your property. For homes with multiple acres, a tennis court is often a valuable amenity. In contrast, for homes on smaller lots, installing a court can decrease the property's value because it consumes a significant portion of the usable yard space. It's crucial to consider your property size and the remaining usable yard before proceeding.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

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