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Sarah Whyler
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Serving Gap, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Sarah Whyler is a local appraiser, born and raised in Lancaster County. Sarah provides residential appraisal services in south-central Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming licensed, Sarah worked as an administrative professional in two different appraisal offices, preparing and reviewing appraisal files.

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
HOMETOWN GOLD BUYERS
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Serving Gap, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are expert buyers of all kinds of Estate items. Years and years of time spent buying all kinds of Collectibles, Precious Metals including Fine and Costume Jewelry, All Coins, Case Knives and Zippo Lighters. We buy one piece or full collections. We will share our knowledge with you and pay you fair prices for your items. WE PAY CASH! Call us for a free evaluation, we travel and will come to you if necessary. We are Angie's List Certified and have passed all their background and business checks. Contact us with confidence!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marc Sorber Appraisals
4.7(
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Serving Gap, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

At Marc Sorber Appraisals, we truly value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 20 years in the industry, our major focus is on the quality of our appraisals and producing outstanding, timely results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \nCall Marc and schedule your appraisal today! \n\n \n\n

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Response time8 hrs
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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.

Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.

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.

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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