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Avatar for Greg Bagnik
Greg Bagnik
4.7(
375
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Serving Ray, 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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Serving Ray, 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(
9
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Serving Ray, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Appraisal Connect
4.3(
6
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My appraiser connected with me , stayed in touch, showed up on the day scheduled on time. Did the work and had the appraisal to me when I needed it."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

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.

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