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Searcy Appraisals, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Lee, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

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As licensed appraisers, we have the comprehensive training and credentials to provide the level of credible property value opinions. With years of experience that only comes with doing the job, we're prepared to help our clients with practically any type of real estate. If you need an appraisal for any of the following reasons, give us a call today!\nAsset division for situations like a divorce\nDeciding on a listing price for your property\nTax Challenges (reducing property taxes) if you live in an area where house prices have declined\nDetermining market value on real estate related to a bankruptcy\nFiguring out the value of home improvements you may have done or are deliberating\nRetrospective appraisals\n

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

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.

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.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

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.

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