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FAB Appraisals
4.5(
97
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Serving Laurel, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Canteja Appraisal Services
4.2(
52
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Serving Laurel, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Alpha Appraisers, LLC
4.8(
61
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Mr. Taci is the utmost professional. He was attentive to my needs and on my required schedule. He is a well-respected professional, demonstrated his expertise with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and provided a fair and accurate appraisal of my property. I highly recommend his services without reservation."
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Marc Dosik - Fed City Team at Real Broker LLC
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"I consulted with several leading Real Estate firms in Northern Virginia to determine the best selling price for my home of all these firms Marc Dosik was the most knowledgeable about the current housing market which led to me selling my home for thousands of dollars more that had I gone with the other Real Estate firms. He also was the most organized and professional when it came to showing and closing on the property. If I was selling another property in Northern Virginia I clearly would call on Marc again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Christopher K Whaley
4.7(
35
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Chris is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and provided me with a very detailed appraisal. He has remained available to answer any questions I may have."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jeffrey W Aaron
5.0(
12
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Serving Laurel, 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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Serving Laurel, 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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FAQs for property appraisal projects in Laurel, MD

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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