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Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.1(
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Serving Covington, WA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"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."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1974 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Inside Values
4.9(
9
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Serving Covington, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were prompt, honest and very thorough while walking my property. The appraiser was extremely knowledgeable and attentive, even accepting of our 2 large breed St. Berdoodle dogs, who wanted nothing more but the appraisers attention. One of the best professional experiences I have had to date."
Candice Krasovec
Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainier Appraisal Service, LLC
4.9(
5
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Serving Covington, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I thoroughly enjoyed the service Crystal gave me in my appraisal she was very professional as well as very easy to talk with. I found her service to be top notch and very fair not lacking any doubt to her estimate. I highly recommend her company to anyone needing an appraisal done. Thank you Crystalà  à °à  à  à  à  à  à Â"
Certificate
Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kennedy and Associates
3.9(
37
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Serving Covington, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Todd kept in touch with the process, which did not force us to have to reach out to him (as is usual these days). Would hire them again."
 Mansion
 Chalet
Typical single family
 Excellent Quality home
Waterfront

+10

Response time10 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cedarwood Appraisal
5.0(
9
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Serving Covington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have a difficult real estate appraisal needed and Cedarwood came to the house, listened carefully and understood the special flooding concerns that the property has. In my opinion, no other appraiser would have gone as far as he did to make sure my needs were met. If you have a need for an appraiser, I recommend Cedarwood."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Hart & Howard Real Estate Services
3.7(
17
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Serving Covington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a wonderful experience with Hart and Howard Real Estate! I spoke with Kristina originally, and she was really informative and helpful. I was looking for someone to do a private appraisal, so I didn't have a lender walking me through the process or anything. Turns out, I didn't need anybody but these two knowledgeable and friendly appraisers. They answered all of my questions and really helped me to understand how the process works. Caitlin is the appraiser who ended up doing my inspection. It was easy to schedule and she showed up on time which is a win in my book. I found Caitlin to be very professional and thorough in her inspection. The turn-around time for delivery of the report was accurate and very reasonable. With my limited experience in the industry, I felt that her evaluation made sense. They seemed to take all the particulars of my property into account in the comparable sales and analysis. I am quite pleased with my experience and would definitely recommend Hart & Howard for your appraisal needs!"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

Yes, the age of your home can impact its value. However, age is just one of many factors that will have an effect. An older home may be perceived as needing more work and maintenance, but if you’ve kept up with repairs or done any renovations, this will increase its value. Buyers will also consider the size of the house, location, and how nearby homes are priced. Lastly, value also depends on whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market.

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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