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Norris Appraisals, LLC
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Garrett, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Luke is an extremely knowledgeable individual when it comes to appraisals. He kept us informed in reference to his process and plans and made us feel comfortable in a process that was unfamiliar to us."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Friedrich Lund Appraisals
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Garrett, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Friedrich Lund Appraisals, has more than 12 years of experience the appraisal and real estate business. We are efficient, knowledgeable, and professional. We also deliver reports to you electronically. We specialize in the following non-lender appraisals: pre-listing, purchase market value, tax appeals, private mortgage insurance removal, land value, reinstatement of a home equity line of credit due to bank freeze, estate, and, bankruptcy. When experience counts, you can count on our experience and expertise.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

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. 

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

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.

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’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 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

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