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Partridge Appraisal Service
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Serving Sims, 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
New to Angi

Serving Sims, 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.

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

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.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

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 a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

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