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360 Appraisals
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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With over 4 years experience in the Appraiser industry, 360 Appraisals, is your industry expert in Ashburn. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AD Brown Appraisals
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Washington, 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

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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AD Brown Appraisals
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Washington, 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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Valueit
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

""The appraiser was incredibly professional and efficient. She provided prompt service and a detailed appraisal report, showcasing her attention to detail. I was impressed by her professionalism throughout the process. Highly recommend her services!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Borderline/ Property Line Specialists Inc.
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great!! Brennan came a few days earlier than expected. Work was done in a professional manner. Get the measurements correct, speed was NOT the primary interest. Identified stakes, and placed "flags" every 20 feet along the border. Price as extremely reasonable."
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

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.

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