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The Maine Appraisal Company
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Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Thom, arrived at our home at the time he said he would. We received the full written appraisal exactly when we told we would have it. It was thorough, clear to read and to understand, the comps were very well matched, and the appraisal was very comprehensive. The day after receiving the appraisal, re-reading it over again, we had a few questions to ask Thom. We received a call back w/in a few hrs and were given ample time to ask all our questions and Thom gave us clear answers and we received full understanding of a few aspects of the appraisal. Highly recommend Maine Appraisal Company to anyone looking for a complete and thorough appraisal. Thom was a pleasure to work with."
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Kayla Brown, Maine Realtor
New to Angi

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

I’m a REALTOR® with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, The Masiello Group, serving Central Maine and assisting clients throughout the greater Maine area. I offer free, no-obligation current market analyses to help homeowners understand their property’s most likely market value based on recent local sales, current competition, condition, and unique features.\n\nWith a degree in Sustainable Construction and Design, I can also help sellers identify which repairs or improvements may be worthwhile before listing, and which ones probably aren’t worth the expense. My approach is honest, approachable, and focused on giving you useful information without pressure. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss your home, its current value, or your future real estate plans. Reach out any time at (207)692-6175, I'd be glad to be your local resource!

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

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.

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

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