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Cullen Real Estate and Appraisal Company
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cullen RE responded quickly and professionally on hone advisor. I hired them to perform a RE appraisal during the tough Covid-19 times. They worked around this by going to my property and inspecting while I stayed home. I received my appraisal quickly. I would use them again."
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Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Durette Appraisals, Inc.
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Durette Appraisals, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of the real estate market combined with ability and 25 years experience is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Stephanie Soscia Appraisal Services
4.5(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Stephanie Soscia is your best resource for appraisal service in the Cranston area! She values all of her clients and has been providing expert service in all of Rhode Island for years. Stephanie loves her home town. Don't underestimate the worth of finding a true professional to do your next appraisal; call today to schedule an appointment!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.

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.

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

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