Can I be present during the home appraisal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Does a heated driveway increase home value?

• <div><p>A heated driveway can increase your home’s value depending on where you live and the age of your system. If you live in a region with very heavy snowfall, this feature will be more desirable amongst potential buyers. If you don’t plan to sell your home for another 15 years or more, then it likely won’t be a big selling feature as the technology will have aged too much over time. A heated driveway will only increase your home value if you’re planning to sell your home in the next two to five years.</p></div>

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Q: Why should I hire a professional for a real estate appraisal?

• <div><p>Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.</p></div>

Q: How do appraisals benefit property buyers and sellers?

• <div><p>They provide objective, third-party valuation, guiding fair sales or purchase prices.</p></div>

Q: Can I be present during the home appraisal?

• <div><p>You can be present during a home appraisal, but it&rsquo;s best to stay out of the appraiser&rsquo;s way. Make yourself available, but don&rsquo;t engage or interrupt, and don&rsquo;t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.</p></div>

Q: How can I make sure my property gets the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home&rsquo;s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits&mdash;an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.</p></div>

Q: Does a heated driveway increase home value?

• <div><p>A heated driveway can increase your home&rsquo;s value depending on where you live and the age of your system. If you live in a region with very heavy snowfall, this feature will be more desirable amongst potential buyers. If you don&rsquo;t plan to sell your home for another 15 years or more, then it likely won&rsquo;t be a big selling feature as the technology will have aged too much over time. A heated driveway will only increase your home value if you&rsquo;re planning to sell your home in the next two to five years.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2013
Beverly & Doug were great! We heard from them a couple times a week and checking in with us. They were always available to answer a call or email from us. Beverly did a market analysis and helped us set a price for our home. She really is good at what she does because the house sold right away....
John L. Scott Real Estate
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Reviewed in October 2014
He gave a very believable evaluation of the property based on the (partially erroneous) description given to him.
Drum & Drum Real Estate
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Reviewed in February 2011
She came to all of the meetings. While at those she gave some input, made some comments, and made some good recommendations. I thought it was very nice of her to take the time to come to that. Yeah, she is going to make a commission if I go forward, but this is above and beyond. She calls me...
FONTAINE FAMILY - THE REAL ESTATE LEADER
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Reviewed in August 2013
Our journey with Jason Smith began in San Diego, California. We were looking to relocate in Machias, Maine and found a lovely home in East Machias. Although this house was purchased by the existing tenants, it lead us to the eventual purchase of our dream home in Machias. Jason personally...
Points East Real Estate
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Reviewed in December 2013
We listed the property right around Labor Day and the final papers were signed on October 29. This is an exceptionally quick turn for such a sale. With 4 showings we had 3 offers. We had spent considerable time renovating and updating this home to prepare it for market so it did make the...
CENTURY 21 Nason Realty
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Reviewed in November 2014
Our house did not sell for two contracted listing periods. The market here is terrible, which is no fault of Re/Max, but we felt frustrated by the lack of communication and feedback from viewings (all conducted by buyer's agents, none by our listing agent) and the nagging feeling that we were...
RE/MAX Capital
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Reviewed in March 2012
Right now I would tell people to stay away from them. I am currently involved in litigation with them over the deal. They were called "Yankee Realty" when I had dealings with them.
Central Maine Wreath
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Reviewed in October 2013
We hired Wilkinson in February to manage one of our homes. The process for listing our property with them was about the only thing that went well. After finding our tenants, it seems things went down hill badly from there. After about 2 months, the first property manager quit. She notified...
WILKINSON & ASSOC REAL ESTATE ERA
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