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Ark Limited Appraisals, Inc.
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Appraisal - General

Serving Union, 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

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.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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 condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

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