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Sarah Whyler
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Schaefferstown, 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
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Compass SS, Inc.
1.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Schaefferstown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Compass SS, Inc., serves Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. We help home buyers make an informed and confident purchase decision and home sellers better prepare and position their home for a successful sale. Appraisal services are a visual inspection of readily accessible areas of the home or building from foundation to roof, exterior through interior; focusing on the home�s condition in terms of safety and serviceability. We have a fully trained staff and reasonable rates.

Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

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.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

Ensure the property is clean, provide access to all areas, and supply relevant documents, such as recent upgrades or tax records.

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