"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."
"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."
"Yes, Eric answered our inquiry quickly. He was easy to talk with and helped ease the stress of not knowing what to set for a fair selling price. Eric was also able to show up in person to our property quickly and was obviously very familiar with our neighborhood. Our appraisal was completed on time. He included appropriate comparative listings. We are happy with his projected range of value for our property. We would recommend his services to anyone. Well done Eric!"
"My wife and needed an appraiser for our home and we reached out Crowley?s Appraisal group and we were contacted quickly.
Right away we were impressed with Joe?s professionalism and commitment
He took the time to go over what he was going to, what he would be looking for
And at times pointed items were we could make improvements
My wife loved this part especially as she hoped I would follow through with his suggestions
The best part was the way he interacted with us and made us feel comfortable throughout the process
He was very knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed his work
We were very happy and please with his work and wouldn?t hesitate to recommend him if someone is looking for an appraisal
Great experience"
Hello, my name is Frank Guzzetti. Owner of Five Star Appraisals. I have 17 years experience in appraising residential properties throughout Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. I've appraised 700 sf, 1 bedroom single family homes in Waltham, 7000+ sf luxury estates in Weston, high end prime location condominiums in the Back Bay and your typical 2-4 family style home that is interspersed throughout Metro Boston. \n\nI have a passion for finding the little details that are often overlooked when evaluating real estate. Accuracy and quality of my appraisal reports are my number 1 goal. When you choose Five Star Appraisals, you choose Five Star Quality.\n\nAsk about our senior citizen discounts
With 20 years of experience helping both homeowners and lenders, I can help with any appraisal services you may require! Whether it is insurance, property tax, settlements, or real estate. I make it as easy as possible for the homeowner! For a knowledgeable quick and easy service done right the first time, please call today!! I cant wait to add you to the family of satisfied consumers!
"Jeffrey Kempner did an appraisal for my husband and me several years ago for a beautiful home in Chestnut Hill,, MA 02467. He was very knowledgeable in his chosen field, he was punctual in meeting with us and advised us on the pro's and con's of said property. The asking price was 3.2 and he appraised it as 2.2 and that was quite helpful in the process of identifying the overpricing of this property. But in the ed we decided to build a house for ourselves...but when in the near future, we shall definitely use him to appraise our current home when we decide to sell. Sheila K."
Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.
Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.
Yes, installing a tennis court can be a worthwhile home improvement project that adds value to your property. The potential increase in value can range from $20,000 to $150,000, and in some cases, the return on investment can cover more than 60% of the installation cost. However, the impact on value heavily depends on the size of your property. For homes with multiple acres, a tennis court is often a valuable amenity. In contrast, for homes on smaller lots, installing a court can decrease the property's value because it consumes a significant portion of the usable yard space. It's crucial to consider your property size and the remaining usable yard before proceeding.
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.
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 Framingham, MA 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.
