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R & R Appraisal Services LLC
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Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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At R&R Appraisal Services, LLC, we provide professional appraisals to help our clients make informed decisions about their real estate investments. We give an accurate estimate of your house’s worth in today’s market.

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JW Appraisal Services, LLC
2.8(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Rutherfordton, 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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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

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. 

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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