Can I use an appraisal to get homeowners insurance?

• <div><p>Your home insurance company may allow you to use an appraisal instead of an inspection when you apply for coverage. Keep in mind that despite this, an appraisal is far less detailed than the different <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-home-inspections.htm">types of home inspections</a> available and may not reveal potential risks that you’ll want to know about. </p></div>

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Q: How much does a mobile home weigh?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How can I make sure my property gets the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home&rsquo;s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits&mdash;an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.</p></div>

Q: How often should I have my property appraised?

• <div><p>Typically during transactions or refinancing, or whenever significant improvements are made.</p></div>

Q: How do I get the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2021
I have reason to suspect his crew was smoking pot on our property and they destroyed our home. John was never there to supervise his crew. They took out all the insulation in our crawl space and let our pipes freeze so we had to replace all of the plumbing. He cut a floor joist where they were...
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Reviewed in July 2020
My deck is already falling apart. He was my contractor to build my home. I have been trying to locate Jeff Kimball to let him know the landscape company has not shown up to complete the property work. I think he told me it was JB excavations? I just want the rest of my yard complete. Jeff...
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Great customer service, Thanks Michelle. &#128077;, Doug came out promptly and worked with us to finance a new top of the line roofing system at an extremely affordable price. The installers from Clear choice, really great workers and really fast install, they left my property spotless after...
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Jekyll & Hyde. Tread carefully here if you choose his services. During his visit to my apartment building, Mr. Fysh was punctual (actually arriving early) and worked quickly & professionally to remedy my electrical needs. All of our exchanges were civil and polite, and when he left, I was very...
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PVA - Property Value Analysis Inc

76 W Main St

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76 W Main St

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36 years of experience

For 30 years, PVA - Property Value Analysis Inc (PVA) has had an outstanding success rate in obtaining property tax abatements for property owners. PVA currently provides property tax abatement services for clients at 470 property locations throughout New England. PVA offers the following property tax services: Property Tax Bill Reduction: PVA will perform a research and analysis of your property, based on our knowledge of area market sales and lease information, to determine if it is over-assessed, and prepare and file all paperwork necessary to obtain a property tax abatement. Property Tax Bill Consultation: PVA offers one-on-one consultations and sessions to assist you with better understanding your property tax bill. Property Tax Planning: PVA will work with you and your financial professional to create a comprehensive tax plan for your property that will help you save money. Property Valuation: PVA will provide a thorough and equitable property value assessment (not an official appraisal of the property), Real Estate Disposition Strategies: PVA will develop a comprehensive exit strategy to dispose of your property.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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 parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

Typically during transactions or refinancing, or whenever significant improvements are made.

Your home insurance company may allow you to use an appraisal instead of an inspection when you apply for coverage. Keep in mind that despite this, an appraisal is far less detailed than the different types of home inspections available and may not reveal potential risks that you’ll want to know about.

To get the highest appraisal value possible for your home, make any necessary repairs and updates prior to the appraisal. Some examples of tasks include updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, renovate older areas of the home, and consider staging your home. Keep in mind that some aspects of the appraisal are out of your control, such as comparable properties nearby.

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