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Steenhoek Appraisal, Inc.
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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 are 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!\n*Asset Valuation for Estate/Probate inventory/settlement\n*Asset division for situations like a divorce\n*Deciding on a listing price for your property\n*Tax Challenges (reducing property taxes) if you live in an area where house prices have declined\n*Determining market value on real estate related to a bankruptcy\n*Figuring out the value of home improvements you may have done or are deliberating\n*Retrospective appraisals\n

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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Ensure the property is clean, provide access to all areas, and supply relevant documents, such as recent upgrades or tax records.

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.

Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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