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Richard C. Friedman and Associates, Inc.
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Waverly, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

As licensed appraisers, Richard C. Friedman and Associates, Inc. has 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 reason, give us a call today!

Kennedy Appraisal Services, Inc.
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Waverly, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Yes, installing a tennis court can be a worthwhile home improvement project that adds value to your property. The potential increase in value can range from $20,000 to $150,000, and in some cases, the return on investment can cover more than 60% of the installation cost. However, the impact on value heavily depends on the size of your property. For homes with multiple acres, a tennis court is often a valuable amenity. In contrast, for homes on smaller lots, installing a court can decrease the property's value because it consumes a significant portion of the usable yard space. It's crucial to consider your property size and the remaining usable yard before proceeding.

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