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Shoreline Property Appraisals
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Shoreline Property Appraisals is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We value properties for sales, legal situations and current market value. \nTypical Fee: Residential Single family home $400.00\nTypical Fee Water influenced Residential home $500.00\nTypical Fee Multi family Residential home $575.00 \nPLEASE NOTE: COMMERCIAL DWELLINGS AND UNDEVELOPED LAND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICES OFFERED.

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mostad & Company, LLC
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I pride myself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. I am an expert in Real Estate Appraisals in Connecticut and do my best to inform my clients on the process and keep them informed.\nI believe in asking a lot of questions regarding the property at hand.\nI am available 24/7 for emergencies. I look forward to working with you.

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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Style Appraisal Services
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"I've been in business for 20 years and I have used Style Appraisal Services for over 20 years. He is extremely knowledgeable of the area very meticulous in his reports has a great reputation with all the Realtors around town I recommend him to anyone that asks."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
John Shanley Appraisals
4.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

I am with John Shanley Appraisals a/k/a ARC Appraisal Associates and have been doing residential appraisal work since 1984. I am state certified and FHA-approved. My experience has been primarily in central and western CT, performing appraisals of single family homes, condominium units and 1 to 4 family homes. By offering on-line appraisal ordering, coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of the final product, we are able to eliminate the run around and phone tag hassles associated with this process. My experience has been largely in the mortgage lending industry; I can also meet your needs for probate valuation, tax appeals, if you are considering buying or selling a house, or any other situation in which having an accurate, well supported opinion of value is important.

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

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.

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.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

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.

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