Should I skip a home appraisal?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.</p></div>

Does artificial grass add value to a house?

• <div><p>Artificial grass can add value to your home, particularly in drought-prone areas where traditional lawns are difficult to maintain. Artificial grass averages between <b>$3 and $11 per square foot, </b>and most homeowners see a return on their initial investment for artificial grass installation.</p></div>

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Q: What if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re selling a home and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-appraisal-low.htm">appraisal comes in lower than an offer</a>, you&rsquo;re effectively getting more for your home than it&rsquo;s worth. If you&rsquo;re a buyer, it means you may be overpaying. Some buyers may try to reduce their offer amount to match the appraisal, but if they signed an agreement already at the offer price and the agreement didn&rsquo;t make the sale contingent on the appraised value, there&rsquo;s often no option to negotiate. Keep in mind that a low appraisal may push your loan-to-value ratio too high, meaning a lender may not give you a mortgage.</p></div>

Q: How can I make sure my property gets the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home&rsquo;s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits&mdash;an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.</p></div>

Q: Does home automation increase your property value?

• <div><p>In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner&rsquo;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 <b>50% and 75%</b> return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner&rsquo;s insurance.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2016
They Had to cut out back wall behind bathroom wall, to add all the new plumbing. They done a real professional job, & removed all the paneling & wall board carefully so it all went right back. All we had to do was fit back the wall board / paneling,& caulk around the seams, & touch up paint ....
Master Tech LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Still in process, in 45 days 1 showing. This agent Touts a superior ways to market properties,but Greg my realtor is clueless and can't even get his Google search results better than page 3 to find his website? There's something seriously wrong with this real Estate agent!
Keller Williams Realty East Idaho
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Reviewed in June 2015
About a year and half ago we purchased a LEATHER sofa from Blackers being told it was REAL LEATHER; we also bought the additional warranty. Now the arm of the sofa is peeling, real leather does not peel! Blackers will not doing anything to stand behind the furniture or warranty they sold...
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Reviewed in May 2015
They have real good carpet layers. Of course, it is twelve years ago, but they took their time and they had a really quality product that does not wear out.
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Reviewed in May 2015
The refrigerator was $550 which is cheap. It is great except that it is real noisy like an airplane. It is the Frigidaire company that should look at their model.
LOWE'S
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Reviewed in May 2014
It took roughly two weeks to complete because they weather during that period was really sketchy. Its a standing seam steel roof and they couldn't work when it was real windy. I thought they did a very quality job. They were concerned about doing it right and used high quality materials.
Bowman Builders
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Reviewed in May 2014
I work for an insurance agent, and have heard nothing but good feedback from customers who had Paul Davis do any sort of clean up and restoration for a claim. I have been told that the tech crews are professional, courteous, detailed, and will go out of their way for a customer. They stay on the...
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Reviewed in October 2013
First impression was not so good. The office is filthy. They still display calendars from 2011. I was greeted and asked to sit down and then promptly ignored as a Progressive Insurance Agent came through the door and butted into the conversation I was already having. I was then ushered over to...
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Reviewed in June 2012
When I moved here I used an insurance agent I had used in the past, who did not do a careful job. I switched to Steve Roberts Insurance after making several phone calls to other offices. His office staff is absolutely professional, friendly and informative. Steve is very helpful. The issues with...
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Alpine Appraisals is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. For years, mortgage lenders and consumers have relied on our expertise to provide high-quality appraisals on a wide variety of property in East Idaho. By continuously keeping up with local real estate trends and staying current on valuation techniques through accredited courses, we've been consistently able to generate reliable home valuations for people just like you. Please feel free to contact us today!

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