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Avatar for Morales Real Estate Appraisal Services, LLC
Morales Real Estate Appraisal Services, LLC
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Serving Washington, 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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Response time8 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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JLAppraisal, LLC
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Joanne was late by a couple of days in providing the appraisal. There were a couple of errors in the report. It took her another couple of days to get back to me and make the necessary corrections to the appraisal. But she is knowledgable, friendly and the final product is satisfactory."
Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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RJG Appraisal
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I have hired Bob through my law firm to perform real estate appraisals for divorce and probate clients for approximately 20 years. His work is always professional, reasonable and timely. I have always had positive feedback from the property owners. Highest recommendation."
Response time7 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

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.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

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