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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

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.

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

  • Single-family homes: $300–$400

  • FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500

  • Condominium: $300–$500

  • Multi-family home: $500–$1,000

  • Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000

  • Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000

  • Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

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.

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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