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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1296 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fiels Appraising, INC
4.2(
22
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"experience was very good. no reflection on Fiels Appraising but prices for an appraisal in Rehoboth area ran $100 more than appraisals in suburbs of Philadelphia"
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Compass SS, Inc.
1.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ocean View, 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

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.

Your home insurance company may allow you to use an appraisal instead of an inspection when you apply for coverage. Keep in mind that despite this, an appraisal is far less detailed than the different types of home inspections available and may not reveal potential risks that you’ll want to know about.

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. 

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.

Yes, awnings can add value to a home, primarily by boosting its curb appeal and providing more usable outdoor space. While the exact monetary return on investment depends on the awning's size, style, and quality, they offer an excellent appeal factor to potential buyers. For example, an awning with a trendy metal roof can be particularly attractive. Even if the direct increase in resale value is modest, a well-chosen awning enhances the home's functionality and aesthetic.

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