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Robert J. Reamer Appraiser
5.0(
45
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob Reamer offered the lowest price (by half, in one case) of 4 bids for a cottage appraisal. I confirmed the hire by phone on a Thursday, he was going to be in the area the next day so he visited the property on Friday, using a key I had directed him to in my absence. He did the paperwork search. I had the appraisal by email on Tuesday, paying by phone and debit card. He replied promptly to questions, welcomed a list of improvements since the initial purchase, saying more info was always helpful. Photos, floor plan with measurements, and comparables are all helpful, and he also provided both an Appraised Value and a Suggested Asking Price given the current market. Exactly what I needed to know, more promptly than I'd imagined. Great work. Recommended!"
Waterfront Home
Listing Appraisal
Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Practical Real Estate Perspectives
4.5(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Practical Real Estate Perspectives is your one stop shop for all appraisal needs. I am locally owned and operated and take pride the quality of work and customer satisfaction that I give every customer! I am known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction my top priority. Call today to learn more about how I can help you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
American Appraisal Service
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2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

American Appraisal Services office is completely computerized, from the moment they take your order until you receive a detailed appraisal report. At any point in the appraisal process they can give you an up to date status report on each assignment. American Appraisal Service prides their team on delivering, efficient, personalized quality service. It their policy to turn all Appraisal assignments around within 10 business days. The office notifies each client of any delay that might prevent them from meeting a deadline. If you so desire we will fax you or email appraisal reports. If and when you have special needs the team will do their best to accommodate. \n\nYou can be assured that each appraisal assignment will be carried out in a thorough, professional manner. American Appraisal Service is ready to serve all your appraisal needs. \n

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

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.

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