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Mary Beth Barton Appraisal
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Mary Beth Barton Appraisal, 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.

Response time10 mins
AD Brown Appraisals
5.0(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Alan is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! \n

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This Warranty company is the best. I have properties and I used several warranties companies in the Pass. Choice never, I repeat never try to play the blaming game or find the littlest excuse not to do the job. Three words: They are excellent’"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Bailey Real Estate and Appraisal Company
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bailey Real Estate and Appraisal Company, is your premier choice for all of your real estate appraisal needs. Our appraisal services include residential real estate including single-family, condominium, 2-4 family, multi-family, and land valuation. Appraisal services have been completed for Estate settlement, divorce, asset liquidation, insurance purposes, pre-listing, renovation and assessment remediation. Mr. Bailey is approved to complete work for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, ERC, USDA, VA and HUD/FHA. We pride ourselves on having served the Richmond metropolitan market area for over 25 years. Our firm is a Member of the National Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Realtors, Richmond Association of Realtors, and Mr. Bailey holds the RAA designation from NAR and is an Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA). Mr. Bailey is also a State licensed and designated real estate agent and has been an active real estate investor for decades. Call for an appointment today! \n \n

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Accurate Appraisal Services, LLC
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

If you are requesting an appraisal for LENDING purposes, new mortgage or refinance, the lender must order the appraisal. This is Federal regulations. \n \nI can help you with an appraisal for an estate settlement, tax challenges, to determine the current market value of your home to place on the market or to determine the value of a property to make an offer. If you are refinancing or applying for a new loan, mortgage, your lender orders the appraisal.

Response time3 hrs
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

The average cost for a home or property appraisal is about $355, with prices typically ranging from $250 to $500. The final cost is influenced by several factors, including the property's size, age, location, and how it compares to other homes in the area. Appraisals for larger, older, or non-conforming properties often cost more. While a single-family home appraisal usually costs between $300 and $400, appraising a multi-family home can range from $500 to $1,000 due to its increased size and complexity.

Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.

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