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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Westphalia - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Westphalia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
955 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gerald Brown Realty and Appraisals
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westphalia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was seeking an appraisal for the estate of a deceased relative. Mr. Brown understood exactly what I needed--including what the Register of Wills would need. He responded to my request very quickly, was extremely courteous, showed up on time and delivered the high quality appraisal exactly when he said he would . An excellent professional with whom to work!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John James Properties
4.9(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westphalia, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"John did an outstanding job ordering and replacing our windows, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. He was highly attentive to details, ensuring the measurements were precise and the products chosen matched our needs perfectly. John communicated clearly throughout the project, keeping us informed at each stage. His professionalism and friendly approach made us feel confident we were in good hands. We highly recommend John for his exceptional service and dedication to delivering quality results."
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Response time12 hrs
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost for a home or property appraisal is about $355, with prices typically ranging from $250 to $500. The final cost is influenced by several factors, including the property's size, age, location, and how it compares to other homes in the area. Appraisals for larger, older, or non-conforming properties often cost more. While a single-family home appraisal usually costs between $300 and $400, appraising a multi-family home can range from $500 to $1,000 due to its increased size and complexity.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

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.

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

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