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William Cook Appraisal Service, Inc.
3.6(
5
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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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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
Cool Realty
5.0(
1
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Serving Hilliard, FL and surrounding areas

"I have used them for three years now to manage properties. They are very helpful and they communicate if there are any issues with any properties. Their pricing is very good and they are always very responsive. I have referred them to others and I will continue to use them."
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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.

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. 

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.

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

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.

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