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Inside Values
4.9(
9
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Appraisal - Real Estate

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%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.1(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

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%
1998 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainier Appraisal Service, LLC
4.9(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

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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Cedarwood Appraisal
5.0(
9
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Appraisal - Real Estate

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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Appraisal - Real Estate

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

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

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, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

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