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Katherine Yellen Appraisal Associates
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Appraisal - General

Serving West Cornwall, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Offers commercial services

"We used her for an estate tax appraisal. She also does Tangible Personal Property Appraisals. Quick, personable, accurate and knowledge. She has it all. We are a law firm, and she is our GO TO person."
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A. DeMello Gemological Laboratory
New to Angi
Appraisal - General

Serving West Cornwall, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

A. DeMello Gemological Laboratory specializes in jewelry, diamond, and fine collectible appraisals as well as china, sterling silver flatware, holloware and fine art pieces.\nArthur DeMello is the principal appraiser holding a BA from Berkley College and a GG (Graduate Gemologist) from (GIA). Art has 23 years as the business president. Clients include many home owners, jewelers: Shreve Crump & Low, Bailey Banks and Biddle, Reed & Barton, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston Police, US. Dept. of Justice, The FBI, Bank of America, Smith Barney, The New England Patriots, The Boston Red Sox and many others. Appraisals are done for insurance, estate liquidation, collateral loans, and many other purposes while you wait at your home or at our 36 offices located throughout the northeast states. Please call Art today to get your appraisals done in the most timely and professional manner!

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.

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