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Cullen Real Estate and Appraisal Company
4.9(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cullen RE responded quickly and professionally on hone advisor. I hired them to perform a RE appraisal during the tough Covid-19 times. They worked around this by going to my property and inspecting while I stayed home. I received my appraisal quickly. I would use them again."
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Response time4 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Outermost Home Appraisals
5.0(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Outermost Home Appraisals, is committed to excellence in every aspect of appraising. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of the real estate market in Massachusetts, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business while educating them on what an appraisal can do for them. We specialize in Estate and IRS appraisals, Tax abatement appraisals and residential mortgage appraisals. Unfortunately, we do not do; vacant land, divorce or commercial appraisals.

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This Warranty company is the best. I have properties and I used several warranties companies in the Pass. Choice never, I repeat never try to play the blaming game or find the littlest excuse not to do the job. Three words: They are excellent’"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for property appraisal projects in Barnstable, MA

An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.

Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.

The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.

A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.

Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.

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