How much do appraisals cost by home type?

• <div><p>The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:</p><ul><li><p>Single-family homes: $300–$400</p></li><li><p>FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500</p></li><li><p>Condominium: $300–$500</p></li><li><p>Multi-family home: $500–$1,000</p></li><li><p>Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000</p></li><li><p>Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000</p></li><li><p>Raw land: $1,000–$8,000</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What factors affect audit costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.</p></div>

Q: How do I get the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.</p></div>

Q: How much can I borrow for a home addition?

• <div><p>While there&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How long is an FHA appraisal good for?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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We are one of a handful of new construction purchases (within the last year). During the build process, they were great to work with. Once we closed, all that changed. We have to run space heaters during the winter months (a brand new home) due to the design of the ductwork and Sussex...
Sussex Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2023
Expedient and responsive! I was unable to perform some cleanup and maintenance this spring due to an injury and Tim helped me remove some dead trees, debris, and went out of his way to help with other cleanup and spring prep to help the property be ready for sod. I look forward to Tim helping...
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Reviewed in August 2022
My landlord insists on using this business and they have wasted so much time and money just for simple issues that they make worse. The level of unprofessionalism and disrespect is astounding, especially as a small local business. Every time, there's an issue with them sending someone on time,...
CLARK'S PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in May 2021
Dani was so easy to work with and eager to meet the requirements that Air bnb has for our vacation property. She will be our go-to gal for a long as she is in business!
Moore Clean
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Reviewed in October 2015
excellent care of property; clearly conveyed issues; did take longer to complete than originally thought
GOLDEN EAGLE CONSTRUCTION CO
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Reviewed in September 2014
The provider was respectful of my property, responsive and did a good job. I would use them again.
Mr C's Chimney & Air Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2014
Many thanks to the crew for a job well done. Their trimming of the hedges and removal of the trees and stumps was done quickly and in a professional manner. Nitro Green's arborist was especially helpful in offering not only an acceptable fee estimate, but also, suggestions on how to enhance...
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Reviewed in September 2012
I was extremely pleased with Three Generations Roofing. This is a family-run business. They are very straight-forward in their dealings, and extraordinarily pleasant people to have working on your property. They work hard, and they seem proud of the work that they do. They took care of the...
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Reviewed in August 2012
Initially they were a little stand-offish when first called (perhaps because this was for a rental property), but once on site they were very professional and resolved the issue quickly. In the end we were very pleased with their work.
H & L Drilling Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
As stated above we needed several large and dangerous pine trees removed as well as the debris - once awarded the contract they were prompt and complete. They did a wonderful job and did no damage to our property. Plus they saved us over $1500 from the other bidders. This is the tree company...
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.

To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.

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.

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.

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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