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Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Rainier, 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."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
1437 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hart & Howard Real Estate Services
3.7(
17
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Rainier, 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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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff is always available for help. No job is too small or too big. They are responsive to our needs for service requests from roofing to foundations. All aspects of home repairs have been done professionally and in a timely manner. I would recommend Marketplace Homes for all your property management needs regarding property repairs and maintenance."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Vaughn Residential Appraisals
5.0(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff is very friendly, professional, and most importantly, thorough! I am a good judge of character and I can confidentially say, Jeff is honest and cares about his work and clients. He did his best to accommodate my schedule and last minute requests. I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend this company for your appraisal needs. He will earn your business."
Response time9 hrs
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Brian French Appraisals
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Response time7 hrs
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

The cost ranges from $300 to $500, depending on the property's size and location. Due to their complexity, commercial appraisals may cost more.

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