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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
45
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Did what was expected of them. Prices were comparable to others."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1649 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Martin's Appraisals
4.9(
15
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Customers say: Quick response

"Martin's Appraisals conducted a professional and thorough appraisal in an expedient manner. I would highly recommend this business as a good value for your money."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clearwater Appraisal Services
5.0(
3
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Residential Appraisal
Residential Appraisal
Residential Appraisal
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jeffrey W Aaron
5.0(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Towson, 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
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RMC Appraisal Services
4.5(
29
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob called almost as soon as we put our request into Home Advisors. We explained that we needed our rental home appraised but due to COVID-19, we needed an appraisal without entering the property. Bob said he could use pictures of the inside to complete the appraisal. Within 3 days we had a very thorough appraisal."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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John James Properties
4.9(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased with John James Properties' professionalism and workmanship from start to finish!"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Yungmann Group of Keller Williams Integrity
5.0(
25
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

"My wife had actually found David on a home she purchased just before we started dating a few years back. I can be a bit of a skeptic and tend to do much more thorough research on things so I wasn't sure he would be the right agent for us.
I looked around, talked with other agents, even went on a few home tours with a couple, but none of them could compare to David's professionalism, expertise, personality, and communication. 
Every step of the way David was letting us know what to expect, how we should handle things, what we should be looking for, etc. He always kept line of communication open with us and was always quick to reply to any communication attempts. 
I admit that I am difficult to please when it comes to business relationships, I expect a high level of service just like I provide to my own clients. However, David met our expectations in every possible way.
It's not often I actually write reviews but David's service was that good...others deserve the level of service he provides and will not be let down.
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Townhome
Luxury Home
Single Family Detached
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

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.

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

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