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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I was looking to defend myself in a divorce. This appraisal helps me to pay less."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1902 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Asset Resource Real Estate Appraising, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Gibbs is courteous, professional and thorough. He was prompt for the appraisal and in less than 24 hours he called us with the results and faxed the report. I would highly recommend this gentleman. He knows his business and has great expertise in his specialty of appraising real estate. Sue Ann Champion, Lansdale, PA"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sarah Whyler
5.0(
6
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser’s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser’s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

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