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Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
79
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Did what was requested in a timely manner. No hassles which is exactly what a person needs when dealing with the loss of a spouse. This was specific for an estate appraisal. Not an appraisal to buy real estate. This is for estate tax purposes which is different. Thank you."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
944 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Majestic Appraisal Services
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Customers say: Quick response

The owner of the company got trained and licensed in 2006 and launched his company in 2007, all during the period of the housing bubble crisis. Learning the industry in such an abnormal business environment was very beneficial as it exposed all the different nuances an appraiser needs experience in to be competent in all aspects of the business. We provide our Real Estate Appraisal services to you for a variety of reasons, such as estate or marital asset purposes, establishing market value to assist you on listing your property, or simply just to satisfy your curiosity of what your home is really worth. We are competitively priced, offer flexible hours and truly care about our clients. We value our client's relationships which is why it doesn't end when the appraisal gets completed. Answering your questions you may have pertaining to the appraisal or my industry in general is always part of the service we provide. We look forward to working with you.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Ryan Breeden, Long & Foster
Ryan Breeden, Long & Foster
5.0(
68
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan Breeden is the most amazing real estate agent I have ever met. He vastly exceeded my expectations and went far above and beyond any measure of professional performance to sell my house. I had a special case; my mother passed away and I became the owner of her house. Unfortunately, the house required a lot of work and I needed a strong agent to guide me in the sale process. It was already a difficult time for my family, and we were facing a huge challenge trying to sell the house. This challenge was further exacerbated by the fact I lived over 1000 miles away and had my own family and job to worry about. Fortunately, I found Ryan. He made great recommendations on what to repair and update, and he also had a ready rolodex with outstanding contractors that I hired to do the work. He was always accessible and got back to me quickly throughout the entire process and constantly checked up on the contractors’ work. For example, when we found major structural issues, he calmly jumped in and found structural engineers to remedy what I thought was going to be a huge investment. Thankfully, with his help, it was manageable, and the work went quickly. Honestly, he acted as talented general contractor throughout the process and that was a tremendous relief. At times, it felt like I would never get to the point where we could put the house on the market, but every time we had a problem Ryan had a good answer and strategy. In addition, his office support made the paperwork easy and they were always ready to help. When we wrapped up the repairs and clean-up and it was ready for sale, Ryan again was outstanding. He made a great recommendation on the selling price and we had 11 offers within the first two days. In the end, we sold the house for $25,000 over asking and $115,000 over the original “as is” value three days after putting it on the market. I could not have been happier with the process, Ryan Breeden’s performance from start to finish was exceptional in every way. He is unbelievably easy to work with, his background and knowledge in the building industry were a game changer, and the results were fantastic. Thank you!"
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cindy Beline & Gail Perfetti Inc - Realtors
4.9(
93
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cindy Beline was my real estate agent when I purchased my condo, and I recently relied on Cindy again when I decided to upgrade from a condo to a house. Cindy showed me and my husband multiple homes and had valuable insights on "money pit" issues in some of the contenders. When we ultimately found our dream home through her MLS search tool, Cindy worked closely with us to develop our offer, which was complicated by the fact that it was contingent on the sale of my condo. Despite this drawback, the sellers accepted our offer after a few rounds of negotiation, on which Cindy advised. The whole process moved much more quickly than I had expected, and Cindy was critical in helping me to identify a handful of fixes/upgrades to my condo that made a difference when we put it on the market (in only three weeks!). The professional brochure that Cindy put together also helped a great deal. We received an all cash offer for asking price on the day of our first open house, which Cindy expertly conducted. Thereafter, Cindy was extremely helpful with the house inspection, addressing HICRA items (at both properties), and other issues. With her help, we achieved a simultaneous close of the sale of my condo and purchase of my new house in only two months from the day that we ratified the contingent contract on the house. A land speed record! I would definitely use Cindy again (although I hope to never move again!), and I would recommend her to anyone who wants a real go-getter real estate agent. She's the best!"
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Licensed in VA,MD&DC
Recommended by98%of homeowners
FAB Appraisals
4.5(
97
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Terrific service. Responded promptly. Very forthright, honest and down to earth. Did the appraisal, and produced a great and thorough report in just two days. I would hire them again for anything and everything I do in real estate. Can't recommend them highly enough."
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
FAB Appraisals
4.5(
75
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of appraisal services, that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \nWe have just added public advocate, for insurance claims, either work disruption or Real Estate.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Brian Pakulla RE/MAX Advantage
5.0(
127
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Brian is a fantastic real estate agent. After we reached out to Brian based on his stellar reviews, he came to our home to meet, guided our family through the entire process, and listened to our needs. We quickly realized why Brian maintains such a great reputation in the real estate industry. He has tremendous knowledge of the market and knows how to communicate clearly to his clients. He will listen to what your family needs and do his best to craft a deal specifically for your situation. During the process of selling our home Brian and his team were highly responsive and always diligent in completing paperwork, answering questions, and resolving issues. In the end, Brian priced our home perfectly and we quickly sold it for well over the listing price as well as having several months of rent back to find a new home. You will not be disappointed with hiring Brian Pakulla as your real estate agent. We’d hire him again and we’d recommend him to anyone."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeffrey W Aaron
5.0(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Jeffery W Aaron has a laser focused desire to provide unequaled Service. This means that you can expect the fastest turn around time in the business. With decades of experience and knowledge in the industry we take the worry out of the process. We look forward to speaking with you.I will guarantee your appraisal report will be completed within 24 hours of my inspection at your property.This is virtually unheard of in our field.

Jeffrey W Aaron
Jeffrey W Aaron
Jeffrey W Aaron
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for BJ Matson REMAX
BJ Matson REMAX
5.0(
32
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"BJ Matson is the best real estate agent around in our opinion. Our family has used him twice in the last few years, once for selling a home and later for buying a home. He has been outstanding in looking out for our interests, attending to detail, and being approachable when we had a question. He has helped us above and beyond what we expected from a realtor, such as changing his personal schedule to accommodate the need to view a home, researching questions we had about a property and giving us help in negotiations. He knew the "angles" to help us position ourselves to get the best real estate deal possible. ​His goal was to make sure we were happy with our purchase. ​He made the purchase of our dream house possible. Thanks, BJ!"
BJ Matson
BJ Matson
Welcome to Sandy Spring!
Sandy Spring downtown
Rockville Town Center

+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Real Estate Agents FAQs, 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.

Yes, home additions almost always increase a home's value and can be a good investment by enhancing both its utility and square footage. The actual return depends on several factors, including the type of addition, quality of work, and local market conditions. Key additions like extra bedrooms, bathrooms, and larger kitchens tend to offer the highest returns. For example, adding a primary suite might result in a 63% return on investment, while a sunroom may yield around a 49% return. For the best results, additions should be well-planned to integrate seamlessly with the existing structure.

If a home's appraised value comes in lower than the offer price, it can create complications with financing. Lenders typically won't issue a loan for more than the property's market value, as this can push the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio too high and may prevent the loan from being approved. Your options depend on whether your purchase agreement includes an appraisal contingency. If there is no contingency, both parties may be locked into the deal, meaning the buyer pays more than the appraised value. If a contingency exists, the buyer can usually renegotiate the price or withdraw from the deal. If a buyer still wishes to proceed, they can try to negotiate a lower price, increase their down payment to cover the difference, or get a second appraisal.

Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it’s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.

You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development.

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