Is a scullery worth it?

• <div><p>Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). </p></div>

Can I be present during the home appraisal?

• <div><p>You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2005
MOLLY ARRIVED ON TIME. SHE WAS VERY NICE AND GAVE HELPFUL HINTS ON WHAT TO FIX UP TO MAKE THE HOUSE WORTH MORE. SHE CAME ON A FRIDAY AND MAILED OUT THE APPRAISAL ON MONDAY. THE WRITTEN APPRAISAL WAS VERY THOROUGH. I WOULD DEFINITELY USE HER AGAIN.
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Reviewed in June 2005
EXCELLENT. SHE DID THE WORK AS SCHEDULED AND HAD THE APPRAISAL REPORT TO US WITHIN 1 WEEK. THE APPRAISAL WAS COMPLETE AND THE PRICE VERY REASONABLE.
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Reviewed in September 2005
SHE WAS ON TIME, RESPECTFUL AND THOROUGH. SHE TOURED THE HOUSE, MEASURED AND THEN DID THE SAME FROM THE EXTERIOR. HER REPORT ARRIVED ABOUT 10 DAYS LATER.
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Reviewed in September 2019
wonderful, HONEST didn't charge me for info, just told me how to get my mortgage insurance down without an appraisal since enough time had passed.
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Reviewed in November 2007
This was an easy process. She scheduled the appointment quickly, arrived on time, finished the work and returned her findings both by email and by mail.
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Reviewed in June 2004
THIS IS THE THIRD REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL WE HAVE HAD DONE FOR MORTGAGE. MOLLY BROWN WAS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE AND THE MOST THOROUGH. I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND HER FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS APPRAISAL FOR ANY REASON.
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Reviewed in February 2019
We hired Molly to do an appraisal for my father's estate. She responded quickly and professionally and with sensitivity for the circumstances we were dealing with. I and we are very pleased with her work, she is clearly experienced in what she does and we are relieved that this part of the work...
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Reviewed in September 2005
MOLLY WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DIDN'T REQUIRE A LOT OF TIME ON MY PART. SHE KNEW WHAT WAS NEEDED BASED ON WHAT I SAID I WAS LOOKING FOR AND DID THE WORK PROMPTLY.
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Reviewed in October 2006
Molly was able to schedule the visit within a few days, but I told her I needed more time to get the place "tidy". She said this was not at all necessary, she was looking at the home itself, not the clutter. She pulled several comps in our area, did a thorough examination of the interior and...
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Reviewed in March 2007
This was a really great response. She did not waste my time and I look forward to working with her again in the future. If you are looking for a responsive, fair and honest appraiser go to Molly.
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Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room).

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.

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

Yes, the age of your home can impact its value. However, age is just one of many factors that will have an effect. An older home may be perceived as needing more work and maintenance, but if you’ve kept up with repairs or done any renovations, this will increase its value. Buyers will also consider the size of the house, location, and how nearby homes are priced. Lastly, value also depends on whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market.

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

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