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Diane Brandt
4.1(
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

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"Diane is the most honest, dependable, and ethical appraiser I've ever worked with. I recommend her because she'll exceed your expectations. She takes her work seriously, and she has a complete understanding of appraisals. I highly recommend."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Thomas Appraising
4.0(
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

I can appraise anything that moves or can be moved. I can travel short or long distances,\n I have never been 2nd guessed or questioned on an appraisal. I have been doing appraisals\n for 12yrs. I can appraise at you location or I have done them at auctions or at business locations.\n Everyone that has purchased my services have been very satisfied and have told friends and \n neighbors about me. I do time wise appraisals but thorough, prices for appraisals is based on item or items to be appraised I am very efficient and thorough. I ask for a small % up front (good faith money by the client) and the rest when appraisal is complete and the client is satisfied with the results or payments can be worked out before appraisal is started as agreed to by both parties.\n I am available 24/7 by cell or landline phone or e-mail.

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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff is always available for help. No job is too small or too big. They are responsive to our needs for service requests from roofing to foundations. All aspects of home repairs have been done professionally and in a timely manner. I would recommend Marketplace Homes for all your property management needs regarding property repairs and maintenance."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Metro Appraisals
3.9(
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Whether it is a starter home, or luxurious new construction, our knowledge of local neighborhoods and formal training as appraisers makes us qualified to provide independent and unbiased home valuations in Ada County and Canyon County. Metro Appraisals, has clients ranging from national mortgage companies to local lenders or individual businesses and consumers. \n\nADVISORY: Based on current financial regulations, lenders require their own appraisal and insist on owning the entire appraisal process. If you are looking at getting an appraisal to take to your chosen lender to meet your financing needs, please confer with them before proceeding.

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spencer Shumway
4.9(
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I give Spencer Shumway my highest recomendation. The work was thorough, quick and reasonably priced. I was so impressed with his work on my appraisal that I asked him if he would consider handling the sale of my home."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

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.

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