"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance."
" In the past, I was always a little wary of companies that made these kinds of offers - I didn't think that they could really do very much about property taxes.
But I was referred to Andrea Raila by my neighbor, so I thought I would give them a try.
I contacted them by phone and gave them the information about our property. They explained how the process worked, and sent forms out to me for signature. I signed the forms and sent them back and that was it. Upon receiving the reduction in taxes, I got a letter telling me the good news. We were very pleased with the outcome! We were also told that they felt that we could get a further reduction for the next year's taxes.
This company knows what they are doing and we will certainly use them in the future. All in all, this is a very professional organization and I would recommend their services to anyone."
"Mr. Thompson appeared to be conscientious in his overall approach to obtaining as much information as possible on the existing exterior of the property by measuring and photographing the area. His quick walk thru of the interior was simple and painless with very few questions resulting in an average rating of the overall property. I would encourage others to fully engage anyone they hire to provide a "true" snapshot and spend more time exploring the interior/exterior in total before rendering an "average" opinion."
National Appraisal Services, Inc. has many years of experience in the business, we have a proven track record of reducing lenders time, efforts and costs in managing the appraisal process.
Brian J. Mueth is one of the most respected names in the Illinois area for home and land appraisal services. Brian J. Mueth has a wide variety of clients including home buyers, sellers, investors, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, banks and field service companies. Brian J. Mueth, offers a full menu of real estate appraisal services. We will provide you with a thorough unbiased, detailed, confidential and professional appraisal of your property! We look forward to your business. Give us a call today!
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.
Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.
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.
Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.
Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.
The Centralia, IL homeowners’ guide to property appraisals
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Home appraisals are an important part of buying or selling a home and getting a mortgage loan. Learn more about home appraisal costs and what they include.
FHA loans are backed by the government and come with specific FHA appraisal guidelines and requirements. Learn what an FHA appraisal entails in this guide.