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FAB Appraisals
4.5(
97
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The company followed up on the appointment and was on-time for the appraisal. The report was delivered in a matter of days. I noticed a deficiency in the initial appraisal. I reached out to the appraiser, and the document was corrected and updated within 24 hours. Because of his excellent customer service, I rehired him to appraise another property."
Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Majestic Appraisal Services
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Customers say: Quick response

"The owner explains everything in details how the appraisal works, doesnâ t mind how much time we talk on the phone and in person. The report is very well written and presented to me on time as promised. The report serves my intended purpose."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jeffrey W Aaron
5.0(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"I hired Jeffrey to give me an appraisal after I perform the number of upgrades on my home. Jeffrey was realistic, informative and very fair in his appraisal. I appreciated his willingness to walk me through the appraisal and to give me a true sense of the value of the property. I especially appreciated that he was conservative and fair. I'm certain this appraisal will stand the scrutiny of USDA and any Federal Bank. Sometimes appraisers work for the bank. I felt Jeffrey was protective of my interest. Jeffrey gave me confidence in me potential investment."
Jeffrey W Aaron
Jeffrey W Aaron
Jeffrey W Aaron
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John James Properties
4.9(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"John did an outstanding job ordering and replacing our windows, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. He was highly attentive to details, ensuring the measurements were precise and the products chosen matched our needs perfectly. John communicated clearly throughout the project, keeping us informed at each stage. His professionalism and friendly approach made us feel confident we were in good hands. We highly recommend John for his exceptional service and dedication to delivering quality results."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Richard Haase
5.0(
8
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1935

"We hired Mr Haase to appraise the value of our home so one owner could buy the other one out. We needed a detailed and accurate assessment that took the various improvements we made into account, but didn't inflate the value for things that would not normally affect the sales price. Mr. Haase was quick and responsive, was able to do the appraisal right away and send his final report within a couple of days, the final report was fair and detailed, and the price was very affordable. We would recommend Mr Haase to anyone looking for the same."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

  • Single-family homes: $300–$400

  • FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500

  • Condominium: $300–$500

  • Multi-family home: $500–$1,000

  • Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000

  • Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000

  • Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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.

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