Should I skip a home appraisal?

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

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Q: Do sheds increase home value?

• <div><p>While sheds are most certainly helpful for most homeowners, unfortunately, sheds do not add value to a home or property in the traditional sense. However, if the home has limited storage or garage space, having a shed to store things like decorations or lawn equipment can certainly be a positive if you want to sell. </p></div>

Q: What is the ROI on a popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Under the right circumstances, removing your popcorn ceiling can have a favorable ROI exceeding <b>80%</b>. The ROI depends on several factors, such as the size of your ceiling, where the texture is located in your home, the state of the housing market, and whether the ceiling contains asbestos. </p></div>

Q: Do tiny homes depreciate in value?

• <div><p>Tiny homes may depreciate and be more challenging to sell because of their size, customization, and unique space. If your tiny home is on wheels, depreciation can happen in the same way that cars and RVs do. If your tiny home isn&rsquo;t structurally sound, the resale value will also be lower. </p></div>

Q: Can installing a wine cellar add value to my home?

• <div><p>Adding a wine cellar, wine cave, or customized wine storage of any kind to your property can add significant value if you eventually decide to put it on the market. Even if some prospective buyers are not wine drinkers themselves, having a wine cellar or wine cave makes the property more desirable overall.</p></div>

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Cesar and the crew from Western Walls did a fantastic job on re-stuccoing our adobe house in Taos. The result is beautiful. The crew were very efficient and did a great job of cleaning up when they finished. Altogether highly recommended.
Western Wall Finishes, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Very professional, trusted, responsive and timely. Finds economical solutions to problems, goes the extra effort. Leaves work area clean. I highly recommend!
T-n-R Services
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Reviewed in June 2023
NM Mighty Dumps gets the job done at a fair price with courteous on-time service. Highly recommend!
NM Mighty Dumps
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Reviewed in October 2021
Great. I expected the lowest bidder to be less than perfect. Surprise! Mitch Hanson does business as everyone should. The work was solid and when I had a problem with a skylight 6 years later, Mitch showed up fast and repaired it for free. I'm telling all my neighbors about Mitch Hanson and San...
San Diego Roof Savers
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Reviewed in August 2021
Both the sales and installation staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. The job took one day longer than anticipated but the results were perfect! I would use them again for future tile jobs.
All Flooring NM, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Best job ever! A very genuine guy who does a very thorough job . He was considerate of the surroundings and wasted no time doing the work.
The People's Chimney Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
Experience got a little bumpy between sales and measuring. However, installer Jason Roybal was fantastic - hard worker, took great pride in his job, was happy with his work ethic.
Aesop's Gables
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Reviewed in March 2021
Mr. Ramos distinguished himself from a sometimes languid sales force by dint of his knowledge of the local market, human-relations skills and willingness diligently to work both with me and with the buyer's agent. I never felt pushed or pulled by Mr. Ramos. I felt listened to, partnered with and...
Kevin Ramos - Re/Max Select
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Reviewed in September 2017
As a Real Estate professional we like to be able to recommend qualified technicians that are going to do what they say, this is a company that will not disappoint, they get my referral
Hannah the Electrician, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
I am impressed with the congeniality and the flow of the office staff in assisting each other in whatever the need may be. While I was there the internet went down, at a crisis time, several other staff helped in getting hard copy forms and running where needed to get the urgent paperwork to the...
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Showcase Regional Housing LLC

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Serving Angel Fire, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Gilbert Garcia has been serving the greater Albuquerque, NM area for over 5 years. We offer prompt and professional service and high quality workmanship to our clients. We have many happy references available. \n\nCall us today to see why we come so highly recommended!\n

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

While sheds are most certainly helpful for most homeowners, unfortunately, sheds do not add value to a home or property in the traditional sense. However, if the home has limited storage or garage space, having a shed to store things like decorations or lawn equipment can certainly be a positive if you want to sell.

Under the right circumstances, removing your popcorn ceiling can have a favorable ROI exceeding 80%. The ROI depends on several factors, such as the size of your ceiling, where the texture is located in your home, the state of the housing market, and whether the ceiling contains asbestos.

Tiny homes may depreciate and be more challenging to sell because of their size, customization, and unique space. If your tiny home is on wheels, depreciation can happen in the same way that cars and RVs do. If your tiny home isn’t structurally sound, the resale value will also be lower.

Adding a wine cellar, wine cave, or customized wine storage of any kind to your property can add significant value if you eventually decide to put it on the market. Even if some prospective buyers are not wine drinkers themselves, having a wine cellar or wine cave makes the property more desirable overall.

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.

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