Can I be present during the home appraisal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How do I get the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.</p></div>

Q: Can I be present during the home appraisal?

• <div><p>You can be present during a home appraisal, but it&rsquo;s best to stay out of the appraiser&rsquo;s way. Make yourself available, but don&rsquo;t engage or interrupt, and don&rsquo;t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.</p></div>

Q: How often should I have my property appraised?

• <div><p>Typically during transactions or refinancing, or whenever significant improvements are made.</p></div>

Q: How long is an FHA appraisal good for?

• <div><p>An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.</p></div>

Q: Is hiring a real estate agent worth it?

• <div><p>Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they&rsquo;ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.</p></div>

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Mike is great to work with. His appraisal was meticulous and complete, and his report is clear and concise.
Green Mountain Appraisal
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Reviewed in May 2023
Value Pro was very easy to communicate with and came out for a free appraisal quickly. I was given a firm estimate to paint a large wrought iron fence. They arrived promptly at the agreed upon time and did an excellent job. All the rust was removed by hand, a primer was applied, and then the...
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Reviewed in May 2021
They were extremely respectful and professional. Great job.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in December 2019
After doing research for replacing siding and getting 4 appraisals I decided to go with H and F. Their price could not be beat and very professional. It was great working with Pete and Phillip. Not only professional but very personable and made sure everything was done right. Would highly...
H & F Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2015
Our bathroom was in complete disarray. It is the only bathroom in our house so we constantly would postpone the project. We purchase all the fixtures, and materials (except for the sheet rock, floor adhesive and the Onyx shower walls and counter top). From the date we contacted Romine...
Romine Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in December 2012
The subcontractor stated that he would bring a crew with him to do the job. His crew was two people. The job was supposed to take 3-4 weeks but turned into 7 weeks. The subcontractor repeatedly used my bathroom several times throughout the day. I was unable to leave the house as they stored...
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