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Two Lakes Appraisal, LLC
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Gladwin, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Two Lakes Appraisal has been providing quality appraisal services in Northern Central Michigan since 2004. We service many types of appraisal needs including all types of Residential Appraisals including condos, vacant land and 2-4 family residences. We specialize in fair market valuations for Estate and Divorce properties, as well as for Tax Tribunals, in addition to the standard loan servicing services we provide: purchases, refinances, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures, etc. As a company, we offer you services that are of the highest standard and at extremely competitive rates. In these changing times, you need a reliable appraisal company you can trust.\n\nWe provide appraisal services to the following counties: Roscommon, Crawford, Clare, Gladwin and Otsego.

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American Appraisal Service
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Gladwin, 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

Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.

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. 

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

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.

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

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