Does adding a well increase home value?

• <div><p>Adding a well can increase your home value by as much as 10%, especially if you live on a property without a connection to municipal water. But you’ll want to hire a skilled well and pump contractor for installation because an improperly installed well could actually decrease the property value. </p></div>

How much do appraisals cost by home type?

• <div><p>The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:</p><ul><li><p>Single-family homes: $300–$400</p></li><li><p>FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500</p></li><li><p>Condominium: $300–$500</p></li><li><p>Multi-family home: $500–$1,000</p></li><li><p>Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000</p></li><li><p>Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000</p></li><li><p>Raw land: $1,000–$8,000</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Does a garage add value to your property?

• <div><p>Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn&rsquo;t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance. </p></div>

Q: How many bedrooms for the best resale value?

• <div><p>You should aim to have three or more bedrooms for the best resale value, and having four bedrooms is considered the gold standard. Having just two bedrooms is a functional obsolescence for larger family sizes, so a minimum of three bedrooms is ideal. Adding square footage from additional bedrooms will almost always be worthwhile, though, and can easily provide an ROI of 70%.</p></div>

Q: Will ceiling height impact value when selling your home?

• <div><p>Yes, high ceilings can increase your home value when it&rsquo;s time to sell. There are other factors that are more impactful, like your home&rsquo;s location and condition, but homes with high ceilings have a greater perceived value than ones with average ceiling heights. Buyers like the extra space and modern vibe that vaulted ceilings offer.</p></div>

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Gabe was easy to talk to and work with. He is a real professional and knew what he was doing. He was able to get to very high windows. No streaks anywhere!! He cleaned inside and outside. I will be hiring them again.
Pristine Panes LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Terry is a gem, very professional, knowledgeable, honest, on time and does great work. He's a real find!!!
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Reviewed in April 2023
It had to be done for a real estate listing an he came out and did the pressure washing when the windchill temperature was around 30Â°F. Terrible weather for washing outdoors. The job was excellent. A good job on stubborn mold/mildew
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Reviewed in February 2023
they were very educational about the water system they put in and went out of their way to complete the job, real people and worked hard to get it done.
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Reviewed in January 2023
They did a great job. Despite real bad weather, they came on time and installed it in a couple of days. The system runs great and Iâ m very pleased with the company I hired to do the job. Alan H.
Edge Energy
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Reviewed in June 2019
Very pleased with their timely response, knowledge, and quality of work. The way that Larry got right back to me and arrived on time was a real plus in today’s culture. I would recommend him highly.
Community Home Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
This went very well. I worked with Janice Singleton -- she is experienced, has good judgement about the real estate market, and guided us well. It was a somewhat difficult situation since there were three owners (my two brothers and I) making decisions, and we have very different decision-making...
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Reviewed in June 2014
I've used them in the past, he's a great mechanic. Actually, the price was less than I expected! Its hard to find a good mechanic. They are real good.
Hometown Quick Stop
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Reviewed in September 2013
We had a new sales agent helping us and yes he was new but he was sincere and helpful and everyone has to start somewhere, we kept him there many hours after closing and he wasn't looking at his watch all evening, he was there to help us and get the job done and I like that.
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We have already discussed future projects that I would like to have done Any electrical work I need done will be done by Jason and I will also spread his name among my family and friends. The coupon offered is a real savings.THANK YOU JASON
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Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn’t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance.

Adding a well can increase your home value by as much as 10%, especially if you live on a property without a connection to municipal water. But you’ll want to hire a skilled well and pump contractor for installation because an improperly installed well could actually decrease the property value.

You should aim to have three or more bedrooms for the best resale value, and having four bedrooms is considered the gold standard. Having just two bedrooms is a functional obsolescence for larger family sizes, so a minimum of three bedrooms is ideal. Adding square footage from additional bedrooms will almost always be worthwhile, though, and can easily provide an ROI of 70%.

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

Single-family homes: $300–$400
FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500
Condominium: $300–$500
Multi-family home: $500–$1,000
Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000
Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000
Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

Yes, high ceilings can increase your home value when it’s time to sell. There are other factors that are more impactful, like your home’s location and condition, but homes with high ceilings have a greater perceived value than ones with average ceiling heights. Buyers like the extra space and modern vibe that vaulted ceilings offer.

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