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Avatar for Creekside Realty and Appraisal
Creekside Realty and Appraisal
4.6(
29
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Needed an appraisal to support a property tax re-appraisal. I had large acreage with multiple buildings and appraiser was able to find comps for supporting information."
The Reality
$50 off $450 appraisal
Fuuny
3 story house
Custom  House

+8

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Chris Watson Appraisals
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris and Jim were both great to work with and took their time making sure our appraisal gave us all the information we needed to list our home. thanks!"
Ranch Transitional
Traditional Ranch
House
Townhouse
Transitional Style House

+1

Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Simpson Real Estate Appraisals, LLC
4.5(
9
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tracy Simpson was very professional throughout the process and the appraisal was thorough and completed in a timely manner. I used the appraisal along with comps from my realtor to confirm my asking price. Although the market is crazy right now, her assessment helped me determine the optimal price to maximize exposure. I had 32 showings and 7 offers within the first 3 days."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Absolute Appraisal Group
4.6(
75
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"David Ausborn left a message on my telephone answering machine on Sunday. He was courteous, and changed the time of his appointment from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM without any fuss. He answered all of my questions, and his meticulous APPRAISAL Report is going to save me $2,700 when I use it to appeal my Johnston County Property tax evaluation."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Larry Tollen
Larry Tollen
5.0(
36
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Larry Tollen is an experienced real estate professional, who was my agent in selling my first townhouse, as well as the purchase and recent sale of my second townhouse. Both homes sold in less than 30 days! Larry truly understands all aspects of the home buying/selling process. In particular, his advice on the pricing and marketing for the two townhouses I sold was invaluable, as was his experience in negotiating contract terms and home inspection repair requests. Larry’s extensive experience in the Triangle housing market was also invaluable, so much so that I quickly learned to trust his opinion of the homes we viewed. Larry treats his clients like family and always makes himself available for questions, updates, etc. Overall, I have been incredibly pleased with Larry and cannot thank him enough for helping me to buy and sell my previous homes. I plan on working with Larry for all future home purchases. If you are in doubt, let me reassure you that you are in good hands with Larry."
Chapel Hill North Carolina
Durham North Carolina
Duke University Cathedral
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

Mobile homes weigh anywhere between 45 to 50 pounds per square foot. Some newer options weigh up to 70 pounds per square foot. An average single-wide mobile home weighs 45,000 pounds, and a double-wide mobile home weighs about 70,000 pounds. Triple-wide mobile homes range from 90,000 to 100,000 pounds.

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.

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.

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