Top-rated property appraisers.

Get matched with top property appraisers in West Gardiner, ME

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your property appraisal project in West Gardiner, ME?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Property appraisers in West Gardiner

Straight Line Appraisal, Inc.

No reviews yet

Straight Line Appraisal, Inc.

No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

I have been appraising properties in Maine and New Hampshire since 1998. I am Certified and FHA approved as well. The primary counties I cover are: Cumberland, York, Oxford and Androscoggin but i do cover the entire state of Maine. I specialize in unique complex properties that are hard to access like island properties, mountain side, extremely rural and seasonal properties.

I have been appraising properties in Maine and New Hampshire since 1998. I am Certified and FHA approved as well. The primary counties I cover are: Cumberland, York, Oxford and Androscoggin but i do cover the entire state of Maine. I specialize in unique complex properties that are hard to access like island properties, mountain side, extremely rural and seasonal properties.


Lucas Appraisal Services

No reviews yet

Lucas Appraisal Services

No reviews yet
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.

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

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

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.

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.

The West Gardiner, ME homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.