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Ark Limited Appraisals, Inc.
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Appraisal - General

Serving Maple Valley, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Ark Limited Appraisals, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Please contact us by email at [email protected] or by cell phone at 206 327 9643 for more information. Fee Schedule: Ark Limited Appraisals charges fees on an hourly basis. No estimates on services given, although once property is inspected general ideas of total charges will be suggested. Please Note: Trained and certified personal property appraisers are rare in our region. We of course do extensive business in the Seattle area. and regularly travel locally and regionally to service our customers outside the Seattle area because of the shortage of legally qualified professionals. We are happy to assist wherever you are!\nIn certain cases, driven by pandemic concerns, virtual servicing is possible. Please contact us for details. NO JEWELRY APPRAISED.\n\n\n\n\n

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Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.

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.

Around 1-2 weeks, including inspection and reporting time for an official evaluation.

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.

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.

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