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William Cook Appraisal Service, Inc.
3.6(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Hilliard, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"One thing I have observed he is prompt in his appoinment with us.I appreciated he granted my request not to deposit the check until 1/5/10 that gives me peace of mind that my check will not bounce.I think his appraissal is realistic as to the the value thought it went down by 100 thousand the value is still in the 200.Fair enough as to his appraisal methodology.Thanks.In his appraisal note my correct number is 904-553 -0942"
Response time40 mins
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Accredited Appraisal Associates of N.E. Florida, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Hilliard, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

"Impressive. I have had several Appraisal completed, but David Parsley at Accredited Appraisal Associates of N.E. FL, Inc. has impressed me. He's on point. His twenty-plus years of experience provided me with a detailed report (line by line) that was missed from the previous appraisers. He was prompted (not I), professional and the quality of work and experience provided (there is a difference). I will use an Accredited Appraisal Associates of N.E. FL Inc. going forward. David makes the difference."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

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