How long does an appraisal take?

• <div><p>The entire appraisal process takes from <b>seven to 10 days</b>. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.</p><p>Home appraisal services include the following tasks:</p><ul><li><p>Inspect home interior and exterior</p></li><li><p>Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations</p></li><li><p>Review comparable properties</p></li><li><p>Write an appraisal report</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.</p></div>

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Q: Does board and batten increase home value?

• <div><p>If <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-install-board-batten-siding.htm">installing board and batten</a> fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn&rsquo;t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home&rsquo;s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home&rsquo;s price won&rsquo;t see a noticeable bump. </p></div>

Q: Are appraisals required for selling a property?

• <div><p>Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.</p></div>

Q: How much do you lose selling a house as-is?

• <div><p>In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that&rsquo;s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you&rsquo;d spend coordinating the repairs.</p></div>

Q: Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home&rsquo;s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard&rsquo;s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2023
Raymond is thorough, experienced, and hard working. In three days he completely transformed my property, excavating a level pad and a road out of thick and hilly bush. He then laid down gravel on the road, and it has packed well and withstood one of the wettest winters on record. I will...
Buchmann Trucking & Excavating LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Conner was the type of person you want to deal with when you have a problem out of your control. He arrived at our appointment on time. Was friendly and open. Maintained constant eye contact while we worked through the process. He was not “Brash” or full of himself but showed concern for our...
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Reviewed in December 2022
Conner was the type of person you want to deal with when you have a problem out of your control. He arrived at our appointment on time. was friendly and open. maintained constant eye contact while we worked through the process. He was not breezy or full of himself, but he showed concern for our...
DaBella - Bremerton (Roofing)
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Reviewed in October 2022
Jay and Andrea were amazing to work with. They explained every step of the process in detail and were so kind and understanding answering all my questions. I ended up needing a second appraisal on the same property for my divorce and they both were so helpful each time. If you need a trust...
ABJ Appraisals
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Reviewed in December 2020
Transport happened two days late even after an uplift in service to assure the vehicle move happened before or on the target move date. My main issue was the communications of an issue, I was informed the morning of the day the vehicle was suppose to be off the property. Then there was no...
Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
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Reviewed in January 2020
Tom was able to help us quickly remove a tree that was dangerous on our property-and during a time of heavy snowfall in the area. We were very pleased with his rates and his professionalism.
Kitsap Tree, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
Very professional, efficient,very respectful of neighborhood and property. Quiet and industrious. We LOVE the outcome. Job well done. We would definitely recommend them.
Ambrosia Painting LLC
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Reviewed in February 2019
Very well. I hired Olen Miller to do an appraisal on my property. He was pleasant, efficient, professional, prompt, timely and his price was fair. I asked him to update the appraisal two years later, which he did; and he did not charge a full appraisal price, since the base work had already been...
Bellingham Appraisers
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Reviewed in April 2015
Excellent customer service! This is a very professional office with very knowledgeable and experienced personnel. They will help you on all aspects of buying and selling property or any kind. Also FREE customer service information provided upon request on any property you are interested...
Walla Walla Title Company
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Reviewed in July 2014
Entire HVAC system including heat pump was installed. I feel that the Sears reputation and equipment quality was worth the extra cost. Top notch installers were respectful of my property and very knowledgable.
Sears Roofing
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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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

"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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We are small real estate appraisal company with 22 years of knowledge in appraising for tax or legal purposes. We can help you understand the value of your home!

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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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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’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."

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump.

Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

Inspect home interior and exterior
Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations
Review comparable properties
Write an appraisal report

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.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

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