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Havel & Burttschell Appraisers
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Brenham, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our appraisal company covers approximately six to eight southeast central Texas counties including, Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Lavaca, Washington, Waller, Wharton, Fort Bend and Western Harris County. Our office is in Sealy, Texas 301 N. Meyer Street 979-885-6801, [email protected]. Myself Jim Havel have over 33 years of appraisal experience I am General Certified and both VA and FHA approved. My partner Adam Burttschell 15 years. We specialize in owner/user commercial, rural ranch, single family residential and vacant land.

Willie’
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Brenham, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Willie’ 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

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

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.

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. 

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

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