Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn’t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don’t dismiss it. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don’t forget that home insurance policies often don’t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

Does artificial grass add value to a house?

• <div><p>Artificial grass can add value to your home, particularly in drought-prone areas where traditional lawns are difficult to maintain. Artificial grass averages between <b>$3 and $11 per square foot, </b>and most homeowners see a return on their initial investment for artificial grass installation.</p></div>

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Q: Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn&rsquo;t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don&rsquo;t dismiss it. If that&rsquo;s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don&rsquo;t forget that home insurance policies often don&rsquo;t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a home inspection and a home appraisal?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-home-inspector.htm">A home inspection</a> evaluates the property visually to determine whether there are any structural problems that the current homeowner must repair before selling. A home appraisal is a thorough evaluation of the property and its surrounding area to determine its current market value, which informs homeowners of the value of their home to help set the asking price. The appraisal will guide the mortgage company&rsquo;s lending decision.</p></div>

Q: Do pergolas add value to a home?

• <div><p>Not only does adding a pergola to your landscaping add value to your home, but it also provides an excellent selling point to potential buyers who enjoy outdoor living.</p></div>

Q: What should you do if the appraisal is lower than the offer?

• <div><p>Unless the buyer or seller makes the offer or offer acceptance contingent on the appraisal results, the sale will move forward unaffected if the appraisal comes back lower than the offer. This essentially means the buyer is paying more than what the home is worth, but without that contingency, both parties are locked into the deal. Some buyers may try to negotiate the purchase price down to the appraisal value, but this may not be possible if there wasn&rsquo;t an appraisal contingency in the offer agreement.</p></div>

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I hired Guilded Touch to construct an attached deck off my front door. Right from the onset, Joel was fantastic to work with. He has a real eye for detail and didn’t look to cut any corners. Even though I had a strong vision of how I wanted the deck to look, he worked with me to improve some...
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Reviewed in October 2024
Did a great job appraising my parents home in preparation for an estate sale. Very thorough.
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Reviewed in December 2020
The project was to knock down a wall and expand my kitchen into an old dining room. Bernie and his team were great to work with. They kept me informed of the status throughout the process, made sure that if there were any issues I was aware of them ahead of time, and completed the work in a...
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Reviewed in July 2019
Our roof was replaced in the fall (2018). The owner of the company and the work supervisor were very responsive and agreed upon timelines were met. The owner gave good advice on the options and did not just push the most expensive material. Additional work that was required was communicated real...
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Reviewed in June 2013
They grossly underestimated the price. They charged an extra $1,000.00 above the estimate. We asked for our stuff to be delivered on the 7th and they did not arrive until the 12th. They did not arrive on time which was a real inconvenience because we were in an empty house. After sending a...
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Reviewed in December 2012
Very well. Beautiful deck. Used white ash for floor as it was the same price as pine and it is beautiful. Real craftsmanship.
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Green Mountain Valuations, PLC

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Buying, selling, divorce, estate, and tax appeals just want a true value of your residential real estate? You have come to the right place. I pride myself not on speed or cost but accuracy and truth based on real hard evidence. You may save yourself thousands of dollars just by getting an appraisal. Average cost of an appraisal is 795+ as price is based on the scope of work and will vary according to the complexity. Green Mountain Valuations, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 25 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today at: (802) 658-4444 Feel free to call if you are in or outside Chittenden County!

"Andrew was so helpful in my transition to the area. He was responsive, communicative, and very helpful and friendly. Thank you!!"

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"Andrew was so helpful in my transition to the area. He was responsive, communicative, and very helpful and friendly. Thank you!!"

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Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

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"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

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Green Mountain Valuations, PLC

Green Mountain Valuations, PLC

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Franzoni Real Estate Company

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Connecticut River Valley Realty

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Wade I. Treadway - Woodstock Vermont Realtor

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Jackson Gore Real Estate

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Hal Sheeler, REALTOR with BH&G- The Masiello Group

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