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FAB Appraisals
4.5(
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The company followed up on the appointment and was on-time for the appraisal. The report was delivered in a matter of days. I noticed a deficiency in the initial appraisal. I reached out to the appraiser, and the document was corrected and updated within 24 hours. Because of his excellent customer service, I rehired him to appraise another property."
Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This Warranty company is the best. I have properties and I used several warranties companies in the Pass. Choice never, I repeat never try to play the blaming game or find the littlest excuse not to do the job. Three words: They are excellent’"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Compass SS, Inc.
1.0(
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Serving Delmar, 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

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.

Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.

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.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

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