Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.</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: Who pays for a home appraisal?

• <div><p>The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You&rsquo;re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.</p></div>

Q: Is market value usually higher than appraised value?

• <div><p>The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a &ldquo;seller&rsquo;s market,&rdquo; where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there&rsquo;s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a &ldquo;buyer&rsquo;s market,&rdquo; where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.</p></div>

Q: Will a tennis court affect my property taxes?

• <div><p>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&mdash;like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court&mdash;then your property taxes will be affected. </p></div>

Q: Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home&rsquo;s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard&rsquo;s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2020
Their response was very quick. Paul, the owner was very friendly and really knowledgeable. We did practice social distancing when we showed him the property. We are extremely pleased and would highly recommend using Four Seasons for any laws care needs. Thanks, Paul!
Four Seasons Garden Center, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2016
Preferred Property Inspections did a whole house inspection of property we were looking to purchase in Kentucky. The home was only 10 years old so we were torn with whether we really "needed" to pay for another inspection( as a buyers it seems there are endless things to pay for when buying...
Preferred Property Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2016
Jason and Lisa were wonderful to deal with; very professional and personable. Extremely accommodating! This was the second home inspection we had done by Jason. The first one was almost impossible to set up due to the seller's noncompliance, yet Jason and Lisa were very understanding and...
Indoor Air Quality Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2016
In the course of moving one of their trucks, the lid from my 50 gallon trash barrel was accidentally run over. The garbage men had left the lid on the street. In spite of my husband throwing an unwarranted hissy fit, the Precision worker was calm, courteous and quick to offer restitution. He...
PRECISION TREE SVC
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Reviewed in January 2016
The workmanship was poor and there was some damage to our property while we were away. The did attempt to fix some of the damages, but to this day we are finding more. They also said they could be finished within 6 weeks, but it ended up taking a year to complete.
Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in January 2015
Friends have indicated that they do good work but the customer service can be questionable. My own personal experience was them leaving one of their vans in my apartment parking lot, directly in front of my car, while they worked on a house up the hill. They had me blocked in, late for...
DOORS UNLIMITED INC
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Reviewed in August 2014
Lee Cook repaired a 1937 home with significant plaster damage and a very large surface area. He was able to dramatically improve the look of this mansion which had been empty for 3 years. He has great attention to detail and is very clean . His crews worked overtime to get my house ready prior...
PERFECTION PAINTING
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Reviewed in July 2014
Scheduled an appointment for a total house inspection on 7/9/14. There was a call the previous day to confirm the appointment, a confirmation e-mail was also sent. On the morning of the inspection, we received a call informing us that Mr. Wood was still at another inspection and would be...
Advantage Home & Environment Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2014
Contacted provider about an estimate of his services. We agreed upon a time and date for an estimate. He arrived when he said he would; I cannot say the same about a different contracting company I had previously contacted. Initially, was inquiring about replacement of roof on sunroom roof....
MDI Remodeling & Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2012
Everything was excellent. I set up an appointment on the initial call. They sent a packet about the services, and sent out an individual to give an appraisal for the work. Once the project began, they were in the home for five days. The crew worked constantly. I was almost amazed when I...
Groundworks
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

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.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

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Who Pays For the Home Appraisal?

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