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JW Appraisal Services, LLC
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Glen Alpine, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

At JW Appraisal Services, 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: single family, acreages, condominiums, 2-4 family investment properties, vacant lots, and high-end lakefront dwellings. We serve Lake Lure and Lake James properties. I also service Green Built Homes and a National Green Built Appraiser. With over 10 years of appraisal experience serving Buncombe, Burke, McDowell, Rutherford Counties. JW Appraisal Services, LLC, has built her business on integrity, honesty, and accuracy! Call us today!

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Toby Anderson
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Glen Alpine, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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.

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

The cost ranges from $300 to $500, depending on the property's size and location. Due to their complexity, commercial appraisals may cost more.

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.

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