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: What factors do professionals consider in appraisals?

• <div><p>Property condition, comparables, market trends, and location influence appraisal.</p></div>

Q: Are appraisals required for selling a property?

• <div><p>Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.</p></div>

Q: Does a flagpole increase property value?

• <div><p>Installing a flagpole can improve your home&rsquo;s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You&rsquo;ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/helpful-tips-pruning-trees.htm">trimming trees</a> away from the new lawn addition.</p></div>

Q: Do koi ponds increase home value?

• <div><p>A koi pond may add value to your home if it&rsquo;s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they&rsquo;re a popular selling point, and how well they&rsquo;re incorporated into your home&rsquo;s landscape.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
We highly recommend Quality Tree Service. They are very efficient in their work. They completely cleaned up our property. I didn't need to re-do a mess after they left. They are very flexible. They kindly agreed to take down another tree that we hadn't originally planned on. They did a great...
Angel Cruz Quality Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Let me start off by stating: this company is fabulous!! I am so happy with the work they did on my property. Nick and Angel, and all the crew were great to work with. Very friendly, punctual, and professional. When they showed up the first day, I knew they would do a wonderful job. There was an...
C. Michael Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2023
On time for quote visit and the work itself. Left my property neat and clean. No real rain yet to see how the gutters perform but they look great.
Seamless Gutter & Supply Co./KC Construction
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Reviewed in February 2017
Thorough evaluation of the property, patient with questions, very comprehensive report.
JMR Inspections
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Reviewed in November 2014
Excellent! Jim was very professional and had a median price of the 4 qoutes I received. All quotes involved permission of the neigbor to use her property to stage the removal that she was reluctant to agree to even though the tree was of mutual interest of removing and high risk of doing major...
Cayuga Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2012
There is only one word that properly describes my impression of this company: NIGHTMARE. We worked with Linda Riley from the Warsaw branch. Clearly, Linda and her coworkers have never heard of the words "customer service". We had to push her every step of the way to get ANYTHING done at...
Ruoff Home Mortgage
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Reviewed in September 2011
As was my last experience, Tommy does excellent work. I manage my own properties, but I am no handyman. Tommy will actually walk around my house every month and will walk through it every couple of months to look for anything that needs fixing. He just fixes most things that are small (but a...
Tommy's Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2011
Very quick and efficient. I also received the best price and time for the Appraisal. I would recommend this appraisal company. Elizabeth S
New York Appraisals
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Reviewed in June 2010
He then picked it up and brought it to the my home where he took out my old retaining wall. His workers were excellent and they worked hard. I can say nothing but good about him. He later installed a small wire fence (2ft wide) at my property line where deer were able to slip through. He even...
MORGAN LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in May 2010
Eric and Gary were wonderful! Gary came on very short notice to provide an estimate for a 10' sewer repair. It turned out that the owner of the property (we are in the process of buying it) had already had the work completed without notifying us. Gary was incredibly gracious. We would...
The Excavators LLC
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Hynes Valuation Group

181 Pierce Hill Rd

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181 Pierce Hill Rd

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We provide commerial (non-residential) real estate appraisals in New York and Pennsylvania. Central New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Northeastern PA, Central PA

Vital Abstract LLC

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Vital Abstract LLC

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Property condition, comparables, market trends, and location influence appraisal.

Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

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.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

The Odessa, NY homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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The Odessa, NY homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

How Long Is an Appraisal Good For?

How Long Does an Appraisal Take?

10 Factors That Can Hurt a Home Appraisal

How Do Appraisers Determine the Value of a Home?

The Ultimate Home Appraisal Checklist

What Is a Land Appraisal and How Does It Work?

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

Hynes Valuation Group

Hynes Valuation Group

Vital Abstract LLC

Vital Abstract LLC

The Odessa, NY homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

How Long Is an Appraisal Good For?

How Long Does an Appraisal Take?

10 Factors That Can Hurt a Home Appraisal

How Do Appraisers Determine the Value of a Home?

The Ultimate Home Appraisal Checklist

What Is a Land Appraisal and How Does It Work?

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