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Q: Does wainscoting add value to a home?

• <div><p>Wainscoting isn&rsquo;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&rsquo;t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn&rsquo;t result in depreciation of your home&rsquo;s value&mdash;usually the opposite. </p></div>

Q: Is the appraisal value the same as market value?

• <div><p>No, the appraisal value comes from an appraiser and is a professional opinion of value based on property location and condition, while the market value is determined solely by what buyers are willing to pay for your home. Lenders normally use appraised values to ensure they&rsquo;re staying within target loan-to-value (LTV) ratios&mdash;the market value is simply what the home sells for. Appraised value can sit above or below market value.</p></div>

Q: How do you price a fire-damaged home?

• <div><p>Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it&rsquo;s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.</p></div>

Q: How long is an FHA appraisal good for?

• <div><p>An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a property valuation and an appraisal?

• <div><p>A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert&rsquo;s opinion on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-appraisal-vs-market-value.htm">how much your property will sell for</a>. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you&rsquo;ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.</p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2024

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I recently moved and had an excellent experience with Real Time Relocation. From start to finish, the process was incredibly smooth and stress-free. The movers arrived on time, were very professional, and handled all of my belongings with great care. I was particularly impressed by their...
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Reviewed in July 2024
Excellent experience with the senior project manager Dakota, the onsite crew chief Miguel, and Caleb the sales rep, as well as constant updates. The difference between my before and after. I got a new homeâ ¤ï¸ .
Home Genius Exteriors
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Reviewed in March 2024
Knowledgeable professionals and skilled tradesmen
Clear Wave Water Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2022
Agent Matthew Hurtado of the Phoenix branch- is presently harassing my sister- a single mother, respiratory therapist, and veteran first-line worker of the Pandemic- because she won’t move out fast enough when he acquired the house she has been renting with my dad for 10 years. They served the...
DeLex Realty
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Reviewed in May 2020
She always wants to give a a quick and accurate reading. She does a real thorough job and leaves no stone upturned!
Rader Land Surveying
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Reviewed in May 2020
He is a real perfectionist! He strives to make everything right! We love working with him!
Rpo Home Upkeep
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Reviewed in January 2019
Mr. Charles Grandstaff did an outstanding job, was real observant in what needed to be worked on. Had a great time with him just shooting the breeze while he worked on my appliance. Great guy!
Central Virginia Residential Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
I placed a online request for a job to demo a house. Justin replied to my add and gave me a price of $2000 to demolish the house without looking at it. Later the same day I called him and asked to make sure that that included hauling off the debris. He said no but for a total of $3900 he...
CHU Construction
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Reviewed in November 2012
They came for 2 days, but gave me a discount for the second day. They did a deluxe cleaning of my entire house. The hardwood floors were in really bad shape and they steam-cleaned them. The real estate agents were very complementary of how clean everything was. They did an outstanding job and I...
SUPERB CLEANING SERVICES
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Reviewed in September 2011
The sales agent was very punctual. <br /> <br /> The back office wasn't so much. I take it that Davenport has many branches, all of which are owned by MASCO Contractor Services, which is a mammoth company. I had to remind them to send my contract. <br /> <br /> The installers were very...
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Varvashenya Development & Valuation

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Serving Raphine, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was more than satisfied with the appraisal work done for my home. Alan was very easy to get in touch with and kept me informed on arrival time for the inspection. Would hire again!"

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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Raphine, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"I had great service! The agent who did the faucets was very polite, and professional. He did a great job, our faucets are nice and sturdy. On the washing machine issue, the agents that arrived were also polite and professional. The agent said that the machine needed to be replaced. Fortunately, the coverage I had allowed me to be approved to purchase a new one! I guess I made the right (CHOICE HWS)"

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Showcase Regional Housing LLC

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Serving Raphine, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Edward was professional and kept in constant contact through the entire process."

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

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.

No, the appraisal value comes from an appraiser and is a professional opinion of value based on property location and condition, while the market value is determined solely by what buyers are willing to pay for your home. Lenders normally use appraised values to ensure they’re staying within target loan-to-value (LTV) ratios—the market value is simply what the home sells for. Appraised value can sit above or below market value.

Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it’s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

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