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AA Appraisals
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After my wife and I sent the initial appraiser a 5-6 page request for reconsideration as we felt his opinion on the value of our home was quite low, the appraiser removed himself. Lynn from AA Appraisals then came in and appraised our home. She was professional, thorough and looked at/factored things that the previous appraiser did not. The appraisal report Lynn sent us was extremely detailed. I highly recommend AA Appraisals."
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Response time12 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bennett Appraisal
4.3(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Bennett was the 1st person who called me 2 minutes after I entered the request. We scheduled an appointment for the next day Friday. Mr. Bennett arrived on time. He introduced himself and began working. He asked the appropriate questions. He delivered the appraisal report as promised. Thank you"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Porter Place Appraisals
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are an outstanding appraisal company who work diligently on their real estate appraisals to help you determine value. I would highly recommend working with Porter Place Appraisals!"
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, 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 entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

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.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

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