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Morales Real Estate Appraisal Services, LLC
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m a realtor in CT and Elliot is the BEST appraiser Iâ ve worked with! Heâ s punctual, honest and more importantly fair. My client had more than one property appraised and refused to work with anyone but Elliot. We love you Elliot!"
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Ansaldo Appraisal Services
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

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"Quick appointment and Excellent service. JoAnn is an expert Apprasier, she is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and put my mind at ease. Gave me a detailed appraisal of my property at a fair price, I highly recommend them and would surely do business with them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

  • Single-family homes: $300–$400

  • FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500

  • Condominium: $300–$500

  • Multi-family home: $500–$1,000

  • Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000

  • Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000

  • Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

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.

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

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