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Steenhoek Appraisal, Inc.
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colo, 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

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.

Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser’s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser’s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.

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.

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

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