Once you decide to have your dream home built, making a commitment to your most desired style and floorplan can be a challenge. Then comes the most critical decision of all, selecting your builder. This choice will determine your interim stress level and your future satisfaction. The...
Woodscape Homes IncAlthough we'd originally hoped to locate an exclusive buyers' agent, we learned there were none in the rural area where we were househunting, and we ended up being very happy with the work Ms. Simons performed on our behalf. In addition to being professional, efficient, and apparently...
The job was bid. Rather than use a gas powered post hole digger the two workers dug by the holes by hand (which seemed absurd and took lots longer). The workers usually showed up at 10 and left about 3:30. The job took about 10 ten days to complete. The bid was based on a fence to match an...
(CORRECTED) Maureen herself acted as our agent, although she also owns and runs the agency, and she did terrific work on our behalf. We couldn't be happier. She was effective and highly professional, and we liked her personally very much. My husband and I felt listened to as well as...
I choose this company because of family referral, I referred them to a neighbor who also took the service. They do NOT spray all the areas of your property unless you are there to BABYSIT them and make sure they do. I still have tall thistle from the beginning of the season that was only...
He did a good job. He was punctual and that was a big plus, that puts him head and shoulders above everyone else. He got in there and knew what to do. He showed up before me at my rental property and by the time I arrived he was done. It was simple, but he did a good job. I thought the...
Boys of Summer Valuations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Boys of Summer Valuations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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. "
Melissa P on October 2025
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. "
Melissa P on October 2025
We inspect hundreds of millions of dollars of Twin Cities real estate every year. We're good at what we do and our long list of happy clients proves it. When they go on to heartily recommend us to co-workers, family and friends we know we've got a winning combination of experience, knowledge and cutting-edge technology that works to deliver an inspection that will have you singing our praises too. We call it The HomeSight Difference. Experience it for yourself. Comprehensive Single-Family Home Inspections Multi-Family Home Inspections New Construction Inspections 1 year Warranty Inspections Pre-listing Inspections Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Thermal Imaging - Certified Level 1 Thermographers Radon Testing - 48 hour continuous monitors
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D A on February 2020
We inspect hundreds of millions of dollars of Twin Cities real estate every year. We're good at what we do and our long list of happy clients proves it. When they go on to heartily recommend us to co-workers, family and friends we know we've got a winning combination of experience, knowledge and cutting-edge technology that works to deliver an inspection that will have you singing our praises too. We call it The HomeSight Difference. Experience it for yourself. Comprehensive Single-Family Home Inspections Multi-Family Home Inspections New Construction Inspections 1 year Warranty Inspections Pre-listing Inspections Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Thermal Imaging - Certified Level 1 Thermographers Radon Testing - 48 hour continuous monitors
"inspection"
D A on February 2020
We are a local business in North Seattle and since we only lend in Washington State we are experts. We make the process of securing a mortgage simple and straight-forward by offering you expert advice to help you to make good choices. We are confident that after you work with us once that we will become your mortgage resource for life. The owner Tom Schwab is a Veteran and will help offset costs on VA appraisals so ask him. Thank you for asking for our advice and we have free parking so come visit us. CL 38080
"We’re very happy with the re-financing process through Westwood Mortgage. Erika was very detailed in her emails to make sure we didn’t miss anything. She treated me with the utmost respect, and made me feel less stressed. I could ask her any questions without feeling like it was a silly question, and she responded very quickly. This experience gets an “A” compared to other home financing companies experiences."
Venus P on September 2021
We are a local business in North Seattle and since we only lend in Washington State we are experts. We make the process of securing a mortgage simple and straight-forward by offering you expert advice to help you to make good choices. We are confident that after you work with us once that we will become your mortgage resource for life. The owner Tom Schwab is a Veteran and will help offset costs on VA appraisals so ask him. Thank you for asking for our advice and we have free parking so come visit us. CL 38080
"We’re very happy with the re-financing process through Westwood Mortgage. Erika was very detailed in her emails to make sure we didn’t miss anything. She treated me with the utmost respect, and made me feel less stressed. I could ask her any questions without feeling like it was a silly question, and she responded very quickly. This experience gets an “A” compared to other home financing companies experiences."
Venus P on September 2021
An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.
Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.
The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.
A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.
Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.
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