Lone Star UAS
Lone Star UAS
Photography, video, aerial, and ground
Photography, video, aerial, and ground
First off, Sharon insisted that we get the house appraised and provided us with her so-called excellent appraiser "James Moore". Don't go with him either. He was supposed to look into many homes in the area and consider the increase in home prices, etc. but he did none of that. Instead, he took six days to get back to us, told me on the phone that he had completed the appraisal within a few hours and called us past 9:00 p.m. the night before we wanted to list the house. He compared our home to ones in the same neighborhood only and did not consider any of our upgrades and energy efficiencies. The homes he compared were sold over 3 months ago or longer. He also sized it much smaller than our original appraiser had done.
When I told Sharon what he came up with, not only did she tell me to go with his sizing (which is ridiculous) but she also said that we should price it at what he said or LOWER! That was crazy and for some reason, we bought it. We went slightly higher and that was not enough. She was obviously dying for us to make a quick sale and didn't want to do any work to get the money. I will describe more later as to the poor experience but in the meantime, another house in our small neighborhood sold for over $20/sq. ft more than ours and was not upgraded as ours was. Their bathroom was remodeled but nothing else was. We remodeled all bathrooms and kitchen, had travertine floor and hand-scraped wood floors, new landscaping, 16 Seer A/Cs, radiant barriers, and more. We had architectural features including the alcove for our wood-burning stove. I figure that we lost over $100,000 due to her tactics and the way she bullied us. I have been suffering for over a month in depression because of this.
More details. The house was supposed to be listed on Thursday and I saw no evidence of it other than on her website. On Friday, I asked questions as to where the listings were online and was told it would take time. Finally, Sharon told me that it was on MLS and Realtor.com. I looked and it wasn't there. I sent an email to her and her staff and finally got a reply. Apparently, one of them forgot to check the box to post it to the internet. So it didn't get published to the two sites until Friday afternoon. We didn't have anyone call on Saturday but we did have two showings on Sunday. The people that saw it told her they would offer us something that night - we got the message just after their appointment viewing time ended.
They offered us less money and Sharon told me that we should accept it. We counter-offered and she sounded very annoyed and didn't agree. Of course, they accepted it. We should have never priced it so low. What amazes me is that I see here that she is selling another home in Coppell for $175/sq. ft. She could have done that with us and allowed us to not lose money on our home. We told her that it was a sellers' market, that prices were rising, that homes were scarce and that we had lots of time. None of that worked - she insisted that we should price the home so that the banks would accept it based on other homes. That was all garbage. Obviously, banks are providing mortgages for higher-priced homes; and she's selling one of those homes (actually, I had seen on her site at that time that she was selling another for over $170/sq.ft). I don't know why she argued with us and coerced us to lose money. We spent over $200,000 on the home within the last five years (we lived it in less than five years) and we barely got that money back. Plus we had to pay the realtor fees, etc. out of our own pocket. Looking back, she must have just wanted the money quickly and not have to do any work. Her behavior is unethical. I had read a review about her on Yelp prior to choosing her and made the mistake of not considering it. The person had the same bad experience. She bullied him and got away with it.
Another thing - she never stood up for us. Every time the other agent requested something, she would just pass on the email. She never gave us advice, only sent us his requests.
Let me say something else about her team. They don't communicate with each other. I had to tell them what to fix in the flyer they prepared of our home. They had stupid irrelevant info in there where there were lots of things that could sell the house. They even had a line "appraised at ___". I told them to take it out because there was obviously no appraisal value we wanted shown since it was so low. I spent time fixing the "features" list and sent it to them only to get back the same thing. The sign had not been put up until the last minute and neither was the lock-box. I had to tell them to do it.
Sharon gave us a long sales pitch when we met her yet never gave us any references. She refers to how her listings get on all these sites, but when you look at the URLs, there are multiple repeats and the data is old - some sites don't even exist. Please trust me that Sharon does not have your best interest at heart. I suggest you go with someone who is at least nice and takes into consideration what you want. We fully regret ever hiring her.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/grapevine/team-hodnett-reviews-8805412.htm"},"position":10}]}
Hard worker and honest. You wonâ t regret hiring José. Project was done right and my property was left clean and beautiful.
They were very prompt in their service. Very friendly, kind and accommodating. Their work was excellent and they cleaned up my property perfectly after cutting down my huge tree. I will highly recommend their services to family, friends and the general public and will definitely use them again.
Very hard workers who arrived promptly and displayed courtesy and respect throughout their work. Price quoted was more than fair and the property was left very clean. I would not hesitate to call them again for my next job.
Excellent customer service above and beyond respectful ð of me and my property
He went and discussed with my neighbor about going over his property while cutting tree down. Not good. He did not ask me about doing this first.
I highly recommend Enriquez landscape the jobs we're completed in a timely manner they completely fixed my drainage problems at my lake house property designed my flowerbeds built my fences my sidewalk and stone work around my house
He's very thorough and his prices are extremely competitive. And he's really quick at getting out to the property.
Photography, video, aerial, and ground
Photography, video, aerial, and ground
Residential - Commercial - Farms - Ranches - Investments - Appraisals - Recreational, Hunting & Waterfront Properties - Lake Properties specializing in Residential Property, Farm & Ranch Property. All of your property and real estate sales needs, can be taken care of in Eastland, TX with TC Realty!
Residential - Commercial - Farms - Ranches - Investments - Appraisals - Recreational, Hunting & Waterfront Properties - Lake Properties specializing in Residential Property, Farm & Ranch Property. All of your property and real estate sales needs, can be taken care of in Eastland, TX with TC Realty!
Skipper Real Estate specializes in real estate appraisals. Skipper Real Estate is locally owned and operated by Ellen Skipper , RM. Ellen is a Real Estate Appraiser, Residential Member of the Appraisal Institute and State Certified General. Our office currently serves Erath and surrounding counties. With many years of experience Ellen will provide you with an Accurate and fair appraisal of your properties. We offer appraisal services for the following: Residential Farm Ranch Commercial Call us today for all you appraisal needs.
Skipper Real Estate specializes in real estate appraisals. Skipper Real Estate is locally owned and operated by Ellen Skipper , RM. Ellen is a Real Estate Appraiser, Residential Member of the Appraisal Institute and State Certified General. Our office currently serves Erath and surrounding counties. With many years of experience Ellen will provide you with an Accurate and fair appraisal of your properties. We offer appraisal services for the following: Residential Farm Ranch Commercial Call us today for all you appraisal needs.
*Michelle Parker - Appraiser & Broker*By Appointment Only
*Michelle Parker - Appraiser & Broker*By Appointment Only
With a network of over 15,000 appraisers across the country, Momentum can handle and service appraisals on a local, regional, or national basis. Momentum offers a complete appraisal management solution that will minimize staff needs and reduce cost for you and your customers. With our proprietary fulfillment process, Momentum has all the necessary components to maintain total industry compliance, as well as the ability to construct and “fine-tune” a management plan specific to each lender's needs and requirements.
"Appraiser David Thomason appraised the house we were hoping to buy astonishingly low. It was lower than either the buyer's agent or the seller had ever seen. The house is a full gut remodel, remodeled by one of the agencies with the best reputations in Austin. He actually appraised it for $14,000 *less* than it was appraised for before it was remodeled, and he appraised it for $11,000 less than a much smaller house right down the street that was just sold. He only used comps in a much less desirable neighborhood. We thought something must have been wrong, so we sent the appraisal from before the remodel, the appraisal of the house down the street, a list of upgrades (which he'd previously refused to consider), and a number of additional comps showing just how far off he was. He said he would only consider three comps--too much else to read, I guess. So we sent him the three that seemed like the best. He wouldn't consider two, because he decided, for no listed explanation, that they were "of significantly higher quality"--again, every part of this house was just remodeled by a top firm in Austin--and did consider one "of slightly higher quality." That house was almost 400 square feet smaller than ours and in a less desirable area where home prices are lower, but still appraised for almost $45,000 more than ours. Despite "considering" it, he didn't change his opinion. We're not really sure what's wrong with this place or this guy, but I would strongly recommend against using them."
Kevin T on February 2021
With a network of over 15,000 appraisers across the country, Momentum can handle and service appraisals on a local, regional, or national basis. Momentum offers a complete appraisal management solution that will minimize staff needs and reduce cost for you and your customers. With our proprietary fulfillment process, Momentum has all the necessary components to maintain total industry compliance, as well as the ability to construct and “fine-tune” a management plan specific to each lender's needs and requirements.
"Appraiser David Thomason appraised the house we were hoping to buy astonishingly low. It was lower than either the buyer's agent or the seller had ever seen. The house is a full gut remodel, remodeled by one of the agencies with the best reputations in Austin. He actually appraised it for $14,000 *less* than it was appraised for before it was remodeled, and he appraised it for $11,000 less than a much smaller house right down the street that was just sold. He only used comps in a much less desirable neighborhood. We thought something must have been wrong, so we sent the appraisal from before the remodel, the appraisal of the house down the street, a list of upgrades (which he'd previously refused to consider), and a number of additional comps showing just how far off he was. He said he would only consider three comps--too much else to read, I guess. So we sent him the three that seemed like the best. He wouldn't consider two, because he decided, for no listed explanation, that they were "of significantly higher quality"--again, every part of this house was just remodeled by a top firm in Austin--and did consider one "of slightly higher quality." That house was almost 400 square feet smaller than ours and in a less desirable area where home prices are lower, but still appraised for almost $45,000 more than ours. Despite "considering" it, he didn't change his opinion. We're not really sure what's wrong with this place or this guy, but I would strongly recommend against using them."
Kevin T on February 2021
Legacy Lifts is a Texas-based company producing innovative, state-of-the-art residential cargo lifts, passenger lifts, commercial lifts and boat products that are sold, installed and serviced by local distributors. We are committed to making elevated living easier. If you live or work in a multi-story building, you probably already know what a hassle it can be to make multiple trips up and down the stairs. Even simple tasks like taking out the trash or bringing up the groceries can be exhausting.
Legacy Lifts is a Texas-based company producing innovative, state-of-the-art residential cargo lifts, passenger lifts, commercial lifts and boat products that are sold, installed and serviced by local distributors. We are committed to making elevated living easier. If you live or work in a multi-story building, you probably already know what a hassle it can be to make multiple trips up and down the stairs. Even simple tasks like taking out the trash or bringing up the groceries can be exhausting.
An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.
Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.
The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.
A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.
Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Waiting for an appraisal on a home you’re buying or selling? Learn how long an appraisal takes and factors that can affect your timeline.
A home appraisal determines your property’s value and is necessary for most real estate transactions. Learn more about home appraisals and why they matter.
Understanding how appraisers determine the value of a house can help guide pre-sale renovations or offer negotiation as a buyer or a seller.
A home appraisal determines the value of your home when buying or selling. Learn more about common types of real estate appraisals.
A home appraisal determines your home’s value. Learn how to prepare for a home appraisal to ensure you get the best appraisal possible.
If you’re buying or selling a plot of land, you should know what a land appraisal is, how it works, and what factors can influence your land value.