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FAB Appraisals
4.5(
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Serving Kettering, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Canteja Appraisal Services
4.2(
52
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My Appraiser Candy Watts was excellent. She informed me of what she was doing, she explained and answered all of my questions. Candy knew what she was doing, I would request for her again if and when I need another appraisal. I would like to also say Candy Watts was on time for the appoint that we set up as well. Thank you again Candy Watts for your help with this."
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
3.9(
28
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"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."
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Response time6 hrs
1974 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
Gerald Brown Realty and Appraisals
5.0(
7
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was seeking an appraisal for the estate of a deceased relative. Mr. Brown understood exactly what I needed--including what the Register of Wills would need. He responded to my request very quickly, was extremely courteous, showed up on time and delivered the high quality appraisal exactly when he said he would . An excellent professional with whom to work!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Erin Wallace Appraisal Service
3.9(
30
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Wallace did the appraisal as thorough as was expected. He was punctual, professional , pleasant to work with . I would suggest him to friends & neighbors."
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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John James Properties
4.9(
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Serving Kettering, 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
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Cindy Beline & Gail Perfetti Inc - Realtors
4.9(
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cindy helped us purchase a home in Alexandria when we were moving to the area from out of state. She was recommended by a colleague, and we were very happy with our experience with her. She is extremely energetic, and gives the impression that she loves what she does. Cindy listened to my initial ideas of the criteria we were looking for in a house, and once we started viewing houses she quickly picked up on what types of details my husband and I really liked and really disliked. She asked questions to clarify what type of compromises we might be willing to make, and when there were houses that seemed like good matches that we eliminated from our list, she asked additional questions in order to understand what the deal breakers were for us. She was very willing to point out potential issues and concerns in the houses we looked at - she was down on her hands and knees checking for damp, testing wood for rot, examining carpets, and looking at details of construction (like the type of cabinets and drawers in the kitchen). This honesty and engagement in the process is one of the things that we most valued about working with Cindy - we felt that if there was a big issue with a property, she would be sure to point it out to us. We absolutely felt that we could trust her to be our advocate at every step of the process. We were coming from out of town to look at houses, and Cindy spent one long Sunday and holiday Monday and another Sunday looking at houses with us. She worked really hard to arrange viewings at short notice and to fit the viewings into our constrained schedule. When we were ready to make an offer, she continued to work long hours to get the offer submitted quickly. She guided us in deciding how much to offer, and when the sellers responded and we were ready just to accept their counter, she pushed us to submit our own counter offer, which paid off, getting us a price that was much closer to our original target than we would have achieved without Cindy's help. After the inspection, Cindy helped us to put together and justify our request for a credit from the sellers to pay for needed repairs, and from there on out she checked in regularly up until the closing date. She, again, went out of her way to work with our travel schedule when we were arriving in town for the walk-through and closing, and after closing she checked in again a time or two to make sure everything was OK. I would certainly feel comfortable contacting her as a resource if any problems come up during our first few months in the house, and she has even offered advice as we prepare our old house for sale. We would definitely work with her again to buy or sell in the DC area."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Consumer Appraiser
4.5(
13
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Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"David was wonderful! I needed an appraisal for estate tax purposes and he obliged to get one to me within 2 weeks although I really did not need it until end of this year. The pricing was very fair and he was thoughtful enough to send me a copy of his state license as well as his appraisers insurance policy before I needed to ask. That is quality customer service. Would I recommend using David? YES! Would I use his service again in the future? YES!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

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