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Martie Dewbre Appraisal, LLC.
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Serving Melrose, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Martie Dewbre Appraisal, LLC, 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. Owner, Martie Dewbre, has over 15 years of real estate appraisal experience (11 years as a real estate appraiser & 4 years as a real estate broker) serving the Roosevelt County area and beyond! Martie Dewbre Appraisal, LLC, has built her business on integrity, honesty, paying close attention to the details and accuracy! Call us today for your free estimate!

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, the age of your home can impact its value. However, age is just one of many factors that will have an effect. An older home may be perceived as needing more work and maintenance, but if you’ve kept up with repairs or done any renovations, this will increase its value. Buyers will also consider the size of the house, location, and how nearby homes are priced. Lastly, value also depends on whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market.

Yes, installing a tennis court can be a worthwhile home improvement project that adds value to your property. The potential increase in value can range from $20,000 to $150,000, and in some cases, the return on investment can cover more than 60% of the installation cost. However, the impact on value heavily depends on the size of your property. For homes with multiple acres, a tennis court is often a valuable amenity. In contrast, for homes on smaller lots, installing a court can decrease the property's value because it consumes a significant portion of the usable yard space. It's crucial to consider your property size and the remaining usable yard before proceeding.

Installing a new home theater or upgrading your current one will likely add value to your home, as many prospective buyers will consider it an exciting bonus feature. However, the value of a home theater is subjective and depends on the buyer, so there’s no guarantee that it’ll increase your home sale value. Keep in mind that home theaters typically have a return on investment rate of about 65%.

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

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