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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.

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

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser’s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser’s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.

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.

A comprehensive smart home system can be really attractive to buyers and increase the value of your property. Components such as a smart security system, smart lawn and garden systems, and smart appliances can all drive up the value of your property.

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