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Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
953 neighbors recently requested a quote
Blake Appraisal Corp.
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We were very impressed. Great communication; researched every aspect thoroughly, yet delivered ahead of schedule. Inspired confidence and was professional in every way. Final appraisal was a fair and realistic value and included a great deal of detail."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greg Bagnik
4.7(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg was very quick to respond to our initial inquiry. Scheduling the appraisal was smooth and easy, he met us promptly on the date/time agreed. He completed the appraisal and report very efficiently. We feel his work was excellent and the cost very reasonable. He is easy to correspond with; via phone, text, and email., We would definitely contact him again for any future appraisal needs."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Stocks Home Inspection
5.0(
133
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have had Darrul Stocks inspect several homes that we were thinking about purchasing for rental properties. He is pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, and always on time. We have found someone we will call every time we need an inspection."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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At ease home inspection
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend At Ease Home Inspection to any one who is need of a home inspection. The gentlemen who came out to my home was very prompt, efficient, and professional. They made The Whole process of a home inspection stress and pain free."
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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.

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. 

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

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

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