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KornTeam Real Estate Service
New to Angi

Serving Alma, MO and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

Curious about the value of your property and what the "on market" value might be? Better than an appraisal, with over 34 years experience and over 3,000 sales I can give you the current market value that consumers would be willing to pay to ensure you don't underprice your property when you sell or overpay when you buy.

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River Crest Appraisals, LLC
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Serving Alma, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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At River Crest Appraisals, LLC, we specialize in providing professional real estate valuation services. Appraisal reports are prepared with the precision that the industry demands. All of our assignments comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. We appraise all types of residential properties including single family, acreages, condominiums, 2-4 family investment properties, vacant lots and high-end lakefront dwellings. With over 10 years of appraisal experience serving Missouri communities, River Crest Appraisals has built its business on integrity, honesty and accuracy. Call us today!

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

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.

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. 

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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