Glad we chose Good Neighbors Fence. Good work, done when promised, excellent communication, did small additional work around property without charging, and total cost was less than other bidders. All in all, good experience. Recommend them.
Good Neighbors Fence ATX, Inc.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...
After Randy's thorough inspection, we opted not to purchase the property. He was able to help us on short notice and provided the details we needed to make an informed decision. We would definitely use his services again.
Barfield Home Inspection ServicesExcellent job. Showed up on time, the guys were well organized and coordinated, left my property very clean. Trees look great. Really knew what they were doing.
Sid Mourning Tree ServiceLouis came over and did a walk through of our property. He was so thorough and helpful. He even pointed out a few items that we need to address that will keep our investment growing. I had several questions and he was patient and informative. I would one-hundred percent recommend him to...
Inspect This Home Inspections LLCIn a word, the experience was uneventful, which is the highest praise possible. The appraiser arrived on time, was knowledgeable, and gave me a quote before leaving. The scheduling was simple and straightforward. The work was planned for 2-3 weeks out. The office called and asked if they...
DOUGLAS FOUNDATION REPAIRFound 2 very big safety issues (Radon Gas/Electric), which had to be taken care of by the seller. Saved me a lot of money. I was impressed by how detailed he was in the report, and I could call him if I needed help. Also, he was prompt with showing up at the property.
I am a licensed real estate appraiser, since 2004. I've lived and worked within the Travis and Williamson County area for 43 years. I am very familiar with the Austin and surrounding real estate markets. Serving Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties. My primary focus is single family residential properties. I do not do commercial appraisals, or land surveys. Pricing depends greatly on what level on information is needed within a report. Prices generally range from $200-$400 for a complete report. My services include standard full appraisals, pre-purchase, pre-listing, date of death, tax protests, divorce, desktop reports, and drive-by reports. I also do measurements only. Please be aware, as an appraiser I am paid by you, the client, to provide a unbiased report. I do not provide a specific value that may or may not be favorable. Market data is used to determine and support the opinion of value for a property. Thank you for your consideration.
"Dale was exceptional in his service. He was prompt, courteous and thorough. We felt confident in his comprehensive report."
Sandra W on April 2025
I am a licensed real estate appraiser, since 2004. I've lived and worked within the Travis and Williamson County area for 43 years. I am very familiar with the Austin and surrounding real estate markets. Serving Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties. My primary focus is single family residential properties. I do not do commercial appraisals, or land surveys. Pricing depends greatly on what level on information is needed within a report. Prices generally range from $200-$400 for a complete report. My services include standard full appraisals, pre-purchase, pre-listing, date of death, tax protests, divorce, desktop reports, and drive-by reports. I also do measurements only. Please be aware, as an appraiser I am paid by you, the client, to provide a unbiased report. I do not provide a specific value that may or may not be favorable. Market data is used to determine and support the opinion of value for a property. Thank you for your consideration.
"Dale was exceptional in his service. He was prompt, courteous and thorough. We felt confident in his comprehensive report."
Sandra W on April 2025
We take great pride in our 28 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! Have never met more of a condescending appraiser in my life. If you want somebody with a giant ego who will personally insult you, call you a retard, won't even consider any evidence you have related to the property in question, then use this guy. When asked to consider the evidence, Ed said, "Obviously I know more than you." When I complained about throwing away $850 on his appraisal due to his refusal to even consider the evidence we had, he said, "Yes you did but not to me retard." Ed Aiken is just a terrible person. "
Aiden J on September 2025
We take great pride in our 28 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! Have never met more of a condescending appraiser in my life. If you want somebody with a giant ego who will personally insult you, call you a retard, won't even consider any evidence you have related to the property in question, then use this guy. When asked to consider the evidence, Ed said, "Obviously I know more than you." When I complained about throwing away $850 on his appraisal due to his refusal to even consider the evidence we had, he said, "Yes you did but not to me retard." Ed Aiken is just a terrible person. "
Aiden J on September 2025
I've been appraising for 28 years and have extensive experience in many areas of real estate. My focus for residential appraising is to be fast, fair, accurate, and informative. I specialize in appraisals for divorce, estate, tax protest, insurance, probate, PMI removal, pre-listing, and general market valuation.
"I recently used Access Appraisal Group for a home appraisal, and Ed did an outstanding job. He was professional, courteous, and very efficient. The appraisal report was detailed and delivered sooner than expected. I couldn’t be happier with the service and would highly recommend Ed and Access Appraisal Group to anyone in need of residential appraisal services. Excellent work!""
Jeremy S on October 2024
I've been appraising for 28 years and have extensive experience in many areas of real estate. My focus for residential appraising is to be fast, fair, accurate, and informative. I specialize in appraisals for divorce, estate, tax protest, insurance, probate, PMI removal, pre-listing, and general market valuation.
"I recently used Access Appraisal Group for a home appraisal, and Ed did an outstanding job. He was professional, courteous, and very efficient. The appraisal report was detailed and delivered sooner than expected. I couldn’t be happier with the service and would highly recommend Ed and Access Appraisal Group to anyone in need of residential appraisal services. Excellent work!""
Jeremy S on October 2024
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Central Texas State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with over 10 years of experience. AccuPro Valuation offers residential real estate appraisals for a variety of purposes and property types in Central Texas. These types include single-family, 2-4 family, condominium and land with extensive experience in new construction and fix-and-flips. We perform appraisals for mortgage loans, divorces, trusts & estates, tax protest, listing purposes and simply for market value.
Central Texas State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with over 10 years of experience. AccuPro Valuation offers residential real estate appraisals for a variety of purposes and property types in Central Texas. These types include single-family, 2-4 family, condominium and land with extensive experience in new construction and fix-and-flips. We perform appraisals for mortgage loans, divorces, trusts & estates, tax protest, listing purposes and simply for market value.
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Rising Star Realty Services is a local Real Estate Brokerage located in in Cedar Park TX. Our focus is to provide our clients exceptional customer service and smooth transitions. We offer a 2-step listing process that provides our clients with a complete understanding of our home preparation, marketing strategy, marketing time, home valuation and net proceeds. We also have experienced knowledgeable agents that know the Austin Market and can handle all of your real estate needs whether your buying, selling, leasing or investing. ***Angie's List Veteran members will be rebated up to $2,000 towards closing costs in appreciation for their service. ***Angie's List members receive complimentary 5 hours of Moving or Packing Services.
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Rising Star Realty Services is a local Real Estate Brokerage located in in Cedar Park TX. Our focus is to provide our clients exceptional customer service and smooth transitions. We offer a 2-step listing process that provides our clients with a complete understanding of our home preparation, marketing strategy, marketing time, home valuation and net proceeds. We also have experienced knowledgeable agents that know the Austin Market and can handle all of your real estate needs whether your buying, selling, leasing or investing. ***Angie's List Veteran members will be rebated up to $2,000 towards closing costs in appreciation for their service. ***Angie's List members receive complimentary 5 hours of Moving or Packing Services.
"If you need to find a house these are the guys to go to. They made the process so easy and had me in a place in the timeline they said they would. If you want honest, reliable, and professional realtors, then Rising Star realtors should be your first call. I recommend them to all my family and friends."
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Texas Premier Private Hard Money Lender for Residential Real Estate Investors. We won't let our clients get in a bad deal! Fix to Flip Loans Fix to Rent Loans Construction Loans Transactional Funding Our team has over 50 years of combined hands on experience investing in all aspects of real estate: from residential development, property management and fix and flips. We have been in your shoes and we know what it takes to become successful real estate investors. At Tidal Loans we take pride in helping other investors take part of the American Dream.
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Masterplan provides consultation to businesses, individuals, utilities and government agencies in all matters relating to land use, including zoning, subdivisions, building permits and other development approvals. Established in 1981 by William Cothrum, Masterplan has successfully obtained thousands of governmental approvals for clients. Masterplan's team of highly accomplished experts are dedicated to excellent customer service and making sure you see results. Call today to find what Masterplan can do for you!
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.
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