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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Preston, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Christopher K Whaley
4.7(
35
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Preston, 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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Erin Wallace Appraisal Service
3.9(
30
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Preston, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Wallace was very responsive and took every aspect of the property into consideration before he completed the appraisal. My husband and I were very satisfied with his work. We believe, considering the condition of the property, that the appraised value is fair and reasonable."
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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Faulkner Appraisal Svcs
5.0(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Preston, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS ONLY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. We specialize in providing professional real estate valuation services. Appraisal reports are prepared with the precision that the industry demands and cover all major property types. All of our assignments comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Consequently, we do not accept assignments with contingencies such as: The amount of the value opinion predetermined or minimum values; The attainment of a stipulated result; The occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the appraiser's opinions and specific to the assignment results; Any assignment condition that might encourage, or result in, unethical behavior on the part of the appraiser or third parties.\n\nWe currently only offer residential appraisals, we do not offer commercial appraisals. Thank you

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Showcase Regional Housing LLC
5.0(
3
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Preston, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The process started out strenuous but ended up being a breeze once I hired Showcase Regional Housing to do the all the tedious work."
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

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

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

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.

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