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Q: Does wainscoting add value to a home?

• <div><p>Wainscoting isn&rsquo;t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don&rsquo;t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn&rsquo;t result in depreciation of your home&rsquo;s value&mdash;usually the opposite. </p></div>

Q: Is hiring a real estate agent worth it?

• <div><p>Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they&rsquo;ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.</p></div>

Q: Does an awning add value to a house?

• <div><p>Although the exact return on your investment will depend on the size, style, and quality of your awning, in general, awnings do add resale value to a house by providing more usable space. If an awning doesn&rsquo;t do much in the way of monetary gains due to its low installation costs, it promises to provide an excellent appeal factor to a potential home buyer. </p></div>

Q: Is market value usually higher than appraised value?

• <div><p>The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a &ldquo;seller&rsquo;s market,&rdquo; where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there&rsquo;s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a &ldquo;buyer&rsquo;s market,&rdquo; where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.</p></div>

Q: Does a tennis court add value to your home?

• <div><p>Yes, a tennis court can potentially add significant value to your home. The increase can be anywhere from <b>$20,000 to $150,000</b>.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Bob and his crew installed a fence on my property. They were great. They did a beautiful job, were professional and kind. We would definitely hire him again.
L&B Services
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Reviewed in March 2025
Professional, efficient, pleasant. Job was completed in a day during the time frame agreed on (needed for insurance purposes). Property was left clean. Billed within quoted amount. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Wallace Home Improvement
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Reviewed in December 2023
I loved the first $20,000 project this company did for us. The two man crew involved us in every step and were very communicative. The office staff was very attentive and personable. so much so that we hired them to replace our roof and chimney. A crew of 11 men that didn't speak english showed...
Fowler's Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in April 2013
Schneider Property Management handled every aspect of this project with quality work without any issues. This is one example of many projects that they have completed in recent years.
Schneider Property Management LLC
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Reviewed in August 2011
From their reps to their workers, all were excellent . Very responsive to every facet of the job. My house is 120 yrs old and the shingles were not in great shape. They replaced shingles were they had to and tightened up many more. They spent about a week on the prep work more than anticipated...
Innovative Contracting Services Inc
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Reviewed in May 2011
I had antique furniture pieces that I wanted appraised. I had no idea what the value might be; so, I requested guidance and an estimate of the cost of an appraisal via email. Within 1 day of my inquiry I received a phone call from Doug Stinson. He recommended I send pictures of the pieces for...
Carl W Stinson Inc
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Reviewed in October 2010
When our first contract went sour he went the extra mile to try to get it to work, but when it didn't, he helped us find an even better property for our needs. I highly recommend him.
Scott Pressman
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26 years of experience

Lucas Appraisal Services is a small woman owned/operated company with two State of Maine licensed appraisers with 13 years of experience. We cover Kennebec and Androscoggin Counties. Our fee for a single family home is $350.00, 2-4 unit dwelling is $550.00. We also offer appraisal services on condominiums and mobile homes. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors as well as the Kennebec Valley Board of Realtors. I take great pride in offering a reliable, professional service. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding my company and/or services provided.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite.

Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.

Although the exact return on your investment will depend on the size, style, and quality of your awning, in general, awnings do add resale value to a house by providing more usable space. If an awning doesn’t do much in the way of monetary gains due to its low installation costs, it promises to provide an excellent appeal factor to a potential home buyer.

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

Yes, a tennis court can potentially add significant value to your home. The increase can be anywhere from $20,000 to $150,000.

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