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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Albany, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Porter Appraisals
5.0(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Albany, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Porter is the premier source for professional commercial and residential real estate appraisals. Based in Marengo, our certified team specializes in high-quality asset management valuations, estate settlements, tax assessments, and prospective development analysis for property owners and investors. \n \nPlease note that our firm focuses strictly on established property and asset valuations; we do not accept assignments involving boundary, fence, or neighbor disputes, nor do we provide appraisal services for non-homeowners or renters. \n \nBy maintaining this specialized focus, we ensure efficient, top-tier service for our core investment and estate clients. Contact our office today at 419-253-1373 to discuss your valuation needs.

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Porter Appraisals
5.0(
13
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Albany, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ross Porter very professional and kind. He is extremely knowledgeable and talented. His extensive experience in appraisals makes him our go-to professional for appraisals and recommendations. We highly recommend Ross."
HMS Certified
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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

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