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Jeff Caruso
4.0(
142
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Serving Lagrange, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Customers say: Quality work

"Jeff was on time and very easy to work with. Appraisal took approximately 45 min. He took numerous photoâ s of the home and measured where necessary.When done he stated that the appraisal would be finished in 5-7 days which it was. The appraisal was thorough and professionally prepared. It listed six comparable sales in the area with similar structural issues and square footage to support his appraisal value. I would not hesitate to use Caruso Appraisal Service again."
Response time6 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Black Diamond Appraisals, LLC
5.0(
36
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Serving Lagrange, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Todd was very professional. Arrived right on time. He was very thorough and provided the appraisal report within two days. I would highly recommend Black Diamond Appraisal."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Serving Lagrange, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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J.M. Movers LLC
4.3(
41
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Serving Lagrange, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"When she left her husband we worked it out with them to go when he was at Cedar Point to get her stuff out of the house. He was holding her stuff ransom. Unless she did what he wanted her to do then he wasn’t going to let her have her stuff, even though the court gave her this stuff. They were supposed to get together in the house and divide everything that was in the house that wasn’t on the list. He had a list of stuff he was to keep, a list of stuff she was to keep, and then the list of stuff they were to divide up. Unless she did what he wanted, he was going to be busy. We called them and checked with the prosecutor because the house is still in her name also and he said as long as her name is still on the house there is nothing to stop her from going in and getting her property. So while he took the kids to Cedar Point for his work picnic we went in and got her stuff, and JM Movers met us there. They moved from one street to the next and she wound up with more stuff than we anticipated. We didn't realize she had so much crap. So they had to make two trips. It's like so much for the first 4 hours and so much per hour after. So it wound up being the same price."
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Property Appraiser 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, home appraisers look at your windows when appraising your property to determine the market value of your home. They’ll factor in the type of windows, quality, condition, whether or not there are screens covering the windows, frame materials, size, insulation, and more to come up with an unbiased property assessment.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

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.

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.

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