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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Athens, 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(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Athens, 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(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

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. 

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

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.

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.

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