"David was wonderful he and his were fast, fair, knowledgeable, highly professional, and easy to work with. His staff was very professional and answered any and all of our questions. We feel that his appraisal was well worth the money and brought us peace of mind. We would refer his company to anyone facing the unprecedented increase in property tax assessments inflicted on us by the County Executive. David's appraisal for assessment purposes provided us with peace of mind. Again, we would highly recommend his company to perform property appraisals. His fees are very reasonable and again, his appraisal provide peace of mind."
"Timely appraisal during "peak" time, i.e., when many Jackson County MO property owners were seeking an appraisal due to increase in county assessment."
"Chad was available, accommodating, personable, and had a quick turnaround on the appraisal. He took the time to call and give me some more details and thoughts on the appraisal after it was complete to help me over and above what was required."
KC MetroVal is a real estate valuation firm serving the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide residential real estate appraisals for home owners, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared, and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence, and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make.
\nMy lending clients include some of the largest in the county (Rocket Mortgage, United Wholesale Mortgage, Commerce Bank, Bank of America, etc.). My clients trust me and my firm with more than 600 appraisal reports per year. With a 100% on time (or early) delivery record, our firm can be trusted to not only delivery high quality, accurate reports, but they will NEVER be late.
"Jason did a fantastic job. He is knowledgeable, professional and well versed in real estate appraisals-his experience really shines through. I was impressed from start to finish. I have dealt with appraisers before-they couldn't care less about your property-they merely want to get in-get out and collect a fee. Jason is completely different. He took the time to understand the property and the work done to make it a beautiful home for anyone. We had difficulty with realtors trying to low ball us and force their opinions on us when assessing our home for market. Jason came in and settled our frustrations-giving us an unbiased true value-which resulted in our favor-clearly proving our point. His experience worked for us and I know he can do the same for anyone. If you want a honest professional working for you-hire this man!!! Dean D"
"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Mobile homes weigh anywhere between 45 to 50 pounds per square foot. Some newer options weigh up to 70 pounds per square foot. An average single-wide mobile home weighs 45,000 pounds, and a double-wide mobile home weighs about 70,000 pounds. Triple-wide mobile homes range from 90,000 to 100,000 pounds.
The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.
Home appraisal services include the following tasks:
Inspect home interior and exterior
Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations
Review comparable properties
Write an appraisal report
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.
In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.
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.
The Olathe, KS homeowners’ guide to property appraisals
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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