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Demonta Bush LLC. (DBA: Demonta Bush Appraisals)
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

We are in the process of building a successful appraisal service in this area. When you call us, we respond rapidly, our prices are most competitive, and we are very professional in all aspects of our profession. One of our cornerstone features is the relationships that we develop and foster. When you select us for your appraisal, you can rely on the best company in the area. We do appreciate your business and your referrals in the future.

Legare Smith Appraisal Services
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Legare Smith Appraisal Services, 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 our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Palmetto Valuation Service, LLC
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Palmetto Valuation Service, LLC, 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 our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.

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.

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.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

The Effingham, SC homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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