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14 The inspector arrived on time and took the time to carefully examine every aspect of the property. They were incredibly knowledgeable and explained each finding in detail, The inspection report was comprehensive, easy to understand, and included clear photos and descriptions of areas that...
Certified Property Field Inspector, LLCgreat job by fantastic professionals. Worked hard & cleanly. You can trust they will be respectful of your property & project. I was 100% satisfied with Ninja LLC. Highly recommend!
Paint Ninja LLCWe recently hired Proper Enterprise for stump removal, grading and driveway repair. The father and son made a great team, and really impressed us with their work ethic and accommodating attitude. They were able to start the job pretty quickly after we agreed to a very reasonable price, and...
The company employees were prompt when they said they would be here. Their work ethic is dedicated, hard working, thorough and well done. The job turned out to be more than expected due to rotted rafters and studs and footer, but they removed all rot and installed new lumber. The...
We live out of state and are purchasing a 200 year old stone house. When I called to arrange, there was always someone there to answer the phone, and they were knowledgeable to address each of my questions. The inspection itself was thorough and the access to their website to download the...
Keystone Inspection ServiceAll went very professional. Very upfront and honest about work that needed to be done. The estimate given was better than I thought it would be so I was happy to see that. They showed up on time on the day the work was to be done. When the work was completed my property was left very clean.
John M Shinn Roofing LLCThis is 2nd time using this company. We highly recommend them. In all the years of my buying and selling homes, I have never come across a company that made the inspection seem so effortless. Both employees doing the inspection were so helpful, giving us money-saving tips for the property....
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
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
We are a full service real estate appraisal firm located in Northeast Pennsylvania servicing Monroe, Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, Pike, Wayne, Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Our main focus is residental mortgage appraisals including conventional loans, fha loans, relocation loans, and collateral assessments (REO/PMI). Our client base includes home owners, home buyers, relocation companies, lenders, attorneys and accountants.
We are a full service real estate appraisal firm located in Northeast Pennsylvania servicing Monroe, Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, Pike, Wayne, Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Our main focus is residental mortgage appraisals including conventional loans, fha loans, relocation loans, and collateral assessments (REO/PMI). Our client base includes home owners, home buyers, relocation companies, lenders, attorneys and accountants.
My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.
My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.
10 EMPLOYEES , WILL SUBCONTRACT, FINANCING AVAIBLE POCONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY HOUSING MEMBER,
"Worst contractor ever. He and his wife ripped us off and left the work unfinished. He took advantage of our easy going style and made a mess of the entire house. There is too much to write about what happened in the 2 months he was working at. If you need details call me at 484-416-5628. I hope you are not falling like us for the smiles and good prices they give you in the beginning. Save yourself and find someone else."
ANCA M on March 2018
10 EMPLOYEES , WILL SUBCONTRACT, FINANCING AVAIBLE POCONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY HOUSING MEMBER,
"Worst contractor ever. He and his wife ripped us off and left the work unfinished. He took advantage of our easy going style and made a mess of the entire house. There is too much to write about what happened in the 2 months he was working at. If you need details call me at 484-416-5628. I hope you are not falling like us for the smiles and good prices they give you in the beginning. Save yourself and find someone else."
ANCA M on March 2018
We provide Title Insurance/Settlement Services for residential and commercial properties for the states of NJ, NY amd PA.
We provide Title Insurance/Settlement Services for residential and commercial properties for the states of NJ, NY amd PA.
An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.
Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.
The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.
A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.
Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.
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