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Amerappraise, LLC
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Cheswold, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

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We have 29+ years of experience providing home valuations for first and second mortgages and equity lines of credit. Your Real Estate investment will probably be the largest purchase in your lifetime. Call us for a Pre-Sale or Pre-Purchase 'Peace of Mind' appraisal that will provide you with an expert opinion of what the fair market value is before entering into a binding transaction.

Illingworth Appraisal Services
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Cheswold, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

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Illingworth Appraisal Services is a real estate valuation firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, and diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence, and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!

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Compass SS, Inc.
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Cheswold, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Compass SS, Inc., serves Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. We help home buyers make an informed and confident purchase decision and home sellers better prepare and position their home for a successful sale. Appraisal services are a visual inspection of readily accessible areas of the home or building from foundation to roof, exterior through interior; focusing on the home�s condition in terms of safety and serviceability. We have a fully trained staff and reasonable rates.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

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.

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.

Mobile homes weigh anywhere between 45 to 50 pounds per square foot. Some newer options weigh up to 70 pounds per square foot. An average single-wide mobile home weighs 45,000 pounds, and a double-wide mobile home weighs about 70,000 pounds. Triple-wide mobile homes range from 90,000 to 100,000 pounds.

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

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