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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bartow, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"David was responsive and answered my questions in detail. Great experience working with them. Just wanted a third party opinion on a property before selling, which is exactly what I received. Miranda (person who came to property) was communicative and nice to work with."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
956 neighbors recently requested a quote
Barbara Berndt Appraisals, Inc.
4.2(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bartow, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Cliggitt Valuation, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bartow, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

We pride ourselves on providing independent, impartial, and unbiased real estate analysis, advice, and appraisals our clients can rely on to make informed business, financial, investment, and estate planning decisions. Our focus on commercial property includes a broad range of property types such as: offices, medical offices, single-tenant and multi-tenant retail, triple net investment properties, shopping centers, convenience stores, gas stations, ranches, and more. Michael Cliggitt, is an MAI designated member of the Appraisal Institute and MRICS designated member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, two of the most highly regarded professional recognitions, earned from the top professional organizations in the industry.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hunters Creek Mortgage LLC
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bartow, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michael Goldfarb did an amazing job even in the face of complex demands, and multiple delays on my part, including Hurricane Irma. Would definitely ask him for help with future mortgage and financing needs."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MCME Home Inspections
4.8(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bartow, FL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Whether you are buying or selling a house, we are here to help you identify any potential problems with the property.\n\n\nThe typical inspection takes 2-3 hours. Using a range of investigative tools we will inspect your home from top to bottom, including:\n\nOur inspections include:\n\n \n\nGeneral safety and security\nAll rooms in the interior living space\nBuilding design, framing and structure\nFoundations, basements and crawl spaces\nAttics, garages, stairs, steps\nExterior walls, siding, trim, windows, doors\nRoof coverings, drainage systems, skylights, vents and ventilation\nChimneys, fireplaces\nWalkways, patios, decks and driveways\nPerimeter drainage\nElectrical service\nWater piping & valves, gas piping & valves\nHot water supply\nSinks, toilets, tubs, showers\nHeating systems, cooling systems, humidifiers, air filters\nElectrical panels, wires, wiring, outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and ceiling fans\nCustom installations, such as saunas or hot tubs\nPrevious repairs\n \n\n\n\n

Under sink plumbing
Inspecting appliances
Testing gfci outlets
Inspecting the water heater
Blown in insulation

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

Stylish drop tiles, such as wood or metal, could add value to your home if the drop ceiling hides imperfections on an old surface. However, traditional fiberboard and plastic drop ceilings can have the opposite effect, especially if new prospective buyers do not like that aesthetic. Savvy buyers may also know that drop ceilings are a go-to ceiling option in areas where leaks are an issue, given the easy access to the area above the ceiling and the ease of replacing a single tile. This could dissuade a buyer from purchasing your home.

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.

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.

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.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

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