"Michael was very prompt with getting in touch with me. Scheduled right away and was very thorough with his appraisal. He also took the time to explain a lot of different aspects that apply to a home appraisal which I wasn t aware of. Very professional! Thank you Michael."
"Excellent customer service! They were very timely with my appraisal and were very professional with communication. They made it a very smooth process. I will definitely use them next time! Any questions I had were kindly answered by Susan."
"I would ask more questions to determine if research had been done to compare square footage versus cost per square foot value. Our appraisal I did not exactly agree with the appraiser as the comparison homes he provided to us did not have a separate garage, which is a plus for this home. I do not think he considered that in his final appraisal."
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent and reliable appraisal products and complete customer satisfaction. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on communication, service, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. From vacant land, condos and single family homes to cabins, manufactured homes and multi family properties we have seen it all.
"Wonderful appraiser! Jeff was quick and efficient and was able to get us the appraisal super fast which was what we needed. Friendly and professional!! Id use him again."
"I had specific inquiries about the home and property that were met without hesitation. . The appraisal was timely. Their customer service and knowledge was very accommodating and appreciated. I would definitely recommend them to others"
Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.
While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.
In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.
Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.
The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.
Home appraisal services include the following tasks:
Inspect home interior and exterior
Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations
Review comparable properties
Write an appraisal report
The Goshen, UT homeowners’ guide to property appraisals
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Home appraisals are an important part of buying or selling a home and getting a mortgage loan. Learn more about home appraisal costs and what they include.
FHA loans are backed by the government and come with specific FHA appraisal guidelines and requirements. Learn what an FHA appraisal entails in this guide.
