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Majestic Appraisal Services
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, 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%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeffrey W Aaron
5.0(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"Quick yet thorough home appraisal report! Jeff is a super nice guy & easy to work with. Can t beat the service he provides for a very reasonable price. Let him be your first and only stop!"
Jeffrey W Aaron
Jeffrey W Aaron
Jeffrey W Aaron
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
First Advantage Appraisal Service, Inc.
4.7(
31
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

"I am a 100% satisfied first time First Advantage customer. Wade arrived on time, was very thorough with his home inspection, highly professional and pleasantly very personable as well. I did a lot of research prior to hiring First Advantage and could not be any happier with both the business experience and my very comprehensive highly detailed home appraisal that was emailed to me promptly as promised the very next day in PDF format and by request, a complementary mailed printed copy was included as well. If anyone needs an honest and accurate very comprehensive professional home appraisal, I highly recommend hiring this second-to-none in the industry home appraisal company. Thanks Wade. It was a genuine pleasure doing business with you. If I ever need another home appraisal or meet anyone else who needs one, expect to hear back from me or them again. Best wishes to you and your family."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ryan Breeden, Long & Foster
5.0(
68
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Ryan was an absolute pleasure and in my case made what could have been a real headache a breeze. I needed to sell a family condo from out of state as well as renovate the unit prior to the sale and Ryan was more than on top of it. From helping me work with the condo association as well as the local general contractor he made the entire process from start to finish seamless. When it came time to negotiating the sale, Ryan truly has his finger on the pulse of the market and closed the deal without a single issue. I would highly recommend Ryan Breeden to anyone in area looking to sell their property."
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Who you hire matters! Negotiating a purchase UNDER asking price is possible when you hire a Pro!
Staging done right, helping buyers see the potential in seemingly unusable spaces.

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Yungmann Group of Keller Williams Integrity
5.0(
25
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

"I wasn’t rushing into my home purchase and David was patient during the two years it took to land my home. I wasn’t sure what I wanted at the outset and David encouraged me to see a variety of property types and conditions. That helped hone in on what I wanted and we submitted a couple of offers  along the way. The whole experience informed me of what was important to me and emphasized the need to act fast. So when a home I really liked went on the market just as I was headed out of town, David and I developed a strategy to make sure I didn’t lose out. Six months later and I still smile and think how much I love my new home every time I open the front door. (And I have great neighbors, too.) On top of his real estate expertise and familiarity with the area, David also leverages the technology to complete a contract quickly online. He took the time to answer every question and really walked me through the home-buying process."
Townhome
Luxury Home
Single Family Detached
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, home appraisers look at your windows when appraising your property to determine the market value of your home. They’ll factor in the type of windows, quality, condition, whether or not there are screens covering the windows, frame materials, size, insulation, and more to come up with an unbiased property assessment.

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

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.

A comprehensive smart home system can be really attractive to buyers and increase the value of your property. Components such as a smart security system, smart lawn and garden systems, and smart appliances can all drive up the value of your property.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

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