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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lutz, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1303 neighbors recently requested a quote
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My Florida Home Appraisal
4.5(
8
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lutz, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I know a good appraiser from a bad one and I can assure anyone reading this that the 'My Florida Home Appraisal' falls into the excellent category! Having worked with Wojciech now for a couple of years I've found the quality of his work, his professionalism, his integrity, and his reliability, to be second to none. If you're in need of one of the best appraisers in the Tampa/Fort Myers/Cape Coral areas, you definitely need to give him a call! You'll be glad you did!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Tyke Appraisals
4.6(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Lutz, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Offers commercial services

"I had a great experience working with Mike from Tyke Appraisals. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to thoroughly evaluate every part of my property, including permitted upgrades that others had overlooked. His report was detailed and supported by strong, relevant comparables, and he helped validate the true value of my home after real estate agents had brought in low estimates that didn’t reflect its condition or unique features. He was also respectful of my time, communicated clearly, and made me feel much more confident moving forward. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an honest and thorough appraisal."
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Response time4 hrs
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

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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.

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

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.

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