Should I skip a home appraisal?

• <div><p>As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. </p><p>In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.</p></div>

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: How can I make sure my property gets the highest appraisal possible?

• <div><p>While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home&rsquo;s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits&mdash;an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.</p></div>

Q: Do basement bedrooms count on an appraisal?

• <div><p>Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they&rsquo;re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn&rsquo;t a legal living space won&rsquo;t affect your appraisal value.</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>

Q: What is the difference between a property valuation and an appraisal?

• <div><p>A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert&rsquo;s opinion on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-appraisal-vs-market-value.htm">how much your property will sell for</a>. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you&rsquo;ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.</p></div>

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Our experience with this company was excellent. The repair man was kind and profesional. The customer Service was excellent keeping us appraised of cancellations earlier than our appointment. The bill for the work was exactly what we had been quoted on the phone. We will be using them again and...
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Reviewed in July 2019
Provided a quick response to appraisal request. Great timely communications. Appraisal package was very professionally prepared.
John Baldino
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Reviewed in April 2019
Kelly called me back quickly and arranged to meet me the same day. Thoroughly professional, clearly explained the process, and delivered an excellent product. I donâ t know if Iâ ll ever need another appraisal, but if I do, Kelly will be my first call.
Kelly Griffith Appraisals
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Reviewed in July 2017
Scott and his team were so helpful and informative during my first home buying experience. Not only was it a cross-country move, but I changed employers, and I was applying for a VA loan. A more complicated situation was no sweat for them and they educated me every step of the way. I had worked...
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Reviewed in April 2016
I had high hopes for our appointment with Anderson Renewal. Although I read not-so-stellar reviews on Angie's List, I had an open mind. We currently have Anderson windows in our home, and have been happy with them for the past 30 years. The appointment started well - the representative...
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Reviewed in September 2015
From the start to the finish, thanks to Shively's we had the best move we've ever had. We moved a large household from one part of town to another. They were professional, courteous, friendly, and very careful with our things. For example, they noticed that an antique table was a bit wobbly and...
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Reviewed in August 2014
I don't feel that the people were very friendly. Also, quoted me $200 less than another jewelry store I went to. Very disappointed. Won't go back because they made me feel uncomfortable.
SACKS JEWELERS
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Reviewed in July 2009
I am not a customer of National City, however I am arguably the one most affected by their complete incompetence and their complete lack of a sense of urgency. Their customer, who entered into a real estate sales agreement with me (the seller), received an "approval certification" letter...
National City Mortgage
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Reviewed in October 2008
Great! The jewelry is beaded, beautiful, and very reasonably priced. Have received numerous compliments. The jewelry makes great gifts as do the prints.
SADIE'S GIFT SHOP
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Despite that one negative experience, they seem to be a very good store and repair shop. I've purchased jewelry there and had repairs done, and overall, I really like them. The prices seem average.
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