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Greg Boswell Appraisals
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Greg Boswell for my real estate appraisal, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. His deep knowledge of the market and clear, practical advice on how to add value to my property were invaluable. Greg’s professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine interest in helping me achieve my goals made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!"
Response time2 hrs
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Mark Revak, Inc.
4.9(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

Mark Revak, Inc. brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your appraisal needs. I have 18 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. I take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality work. References available upon request. Give me a call today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff is always available for help. No job is too small or too big. They are responsive to our needs for service requests from roofing to foundations. All aspects of home repairs have been done professionally and in a timely manner. I would recommend Marketplace Homes for all your property management needs regarding property repairs and maintenance."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

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.

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. 

Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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