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 affect audit costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.</p></div>

Q: Do basketball hoops raise property value?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: Do estate shutters increase home value?

• <div><p>Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home&rsquo;s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.</p></div>

Q: Does the age of my home impact its value?

• <div><p>Yes, the age of your home can impact its value. However, age is just one of many factors that will have an effect. An older home may be perceived as needing more work and maintenance, but if you&rsquo;ve kept up with repairs or done any renovations, this will increase its value. Buyers will also consider the size of the house, location, and how nearby homes are priced. Lastly, value also depends on whether it&rsquo;s a buyer or seller&rsquo;s market. </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 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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Reviewed in September 2011
We made an appointment to meet with the owner of the company. He seemed friendly and helpful. He gave us an estimate that we felt was very reasonable. After we scheduled an appointment, the company promply called us to set up the dates for the tree removal/trimming. They called us a day in...
Acorn Tree Svc
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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. "

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.

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.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

Yes, the age of your home can impact its value. However, age is just one of many factors that will have an effect. An older home may be perceived as needing more work and maintenance, but if you’ve kept up with repairs or done any renovations, this will increase its value. Buyers will also consider the size of the house, location, and how nearby homes are priced. Lastly, value also depends on whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market.

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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