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Partridge Appraisal Service
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Appraisal - General

Serving Fountain, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Partridge Appraisal Service is a real-estate appraisal business based in East North Carolina. Our experience in appraising properties began in 1986. On this site you can read about our qualifications and the areas we cover. You can also order an appraisal online. Our goal is to serve each and every client with the utmost care and consideration. We feel it is important in every way to help ensure the appraisal experience is positive for our clients. We accomplished this through our commitment to quality appraisals delivered in a timely and professional manner. I encourage you to call for answers to the appraisal process or any questions you might have regarding your real estate and any appraisal needs. For homeowners, we provide appraisal reports for single family properties, condominium units, vacant land and multi-family property. Eileen Partridge is certified with HUD/FHA as an approved appraiser and is a North Carolina Certified General Appraiser

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shackelford & Associates
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Appraisal - General

Serving Fountain, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Shackelford & Associates has been providing top quality appraisals since 1993.. We have offices in Raleigh and Greenville, offering top quality commercial, residential, and agricultural appraisals throughout the Triangle and eastern North Carolina. Four of our appraisers are designated members of the Appraisal Institute, having fulfilled rigorous education and experience requirements above what is required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.

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Response rate88%
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Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

Yes, installing a tennis court can be a worthwhile home improvement project that adds value to your property. The potential increase in value can range from $20,000 to $150,000, and in some cases, the return on investment can cover more than 60% of the installation cost. However, the impact on value heavily depends on the size of your property. For homes with multiple acres, a tennis court is often a valuable amenity. In contrast, for homes on smaller lots, installing a court can decrease the property's value because it consumes a significant portion of the usable yard space. It's crucial to consider your property size and the remaining usable yard before proceeding.

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

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.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

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