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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%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."
English Country
Victorian
Row
arts&crafts
eclectic

+2

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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Erin Wallace Appraisal Service
3.9(
30
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Serving Laurel, 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."
WATERFRONTAGE
VIEWS
SHORE LINE
POOL
FRONT

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser’s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser’s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.

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