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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
76
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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."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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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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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

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Around 1-2 weeks, including inspection and reporting time for an official evaluation.

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

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

Typically during transactions or refinancing, or whenever significant improvements are made.

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