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Avatar for The August Group, Inc. Ltd.
The August Group, Inc. Ltd.
4.7(
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Serving Cottleville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff was fantastic to work with. I had a very tight deadline to meet, and I went with Jeff from the August Group because he said he would meet the tight deadline. He met the deadline with time to spare, and wrote an extremely comprehensive and accurate appraisal. I could not be happier. I will use the August Group for any and all appraisals I need done on my properties in the future."
Bungalow
A+ Accredited Business
Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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True Value Appraisal, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Cottleville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Jacques is an excellent appraiser! He was very courteous. Furthermore, Mr. Jacques responded to my e-mail promptly, and his appraisal report was thorough. I definitely recommend True Value!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sho Me Appraisal Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cottleville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Sho Me Appraisal Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

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.

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.

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

The Cottleville, MO homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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