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Miller Land & Livestock Co LLC
New to Angi
Appraisal - General

Serving Lancaster, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

I would like to introduce my company and myself. I have been in business for forty-three years. In the equine and livestock industry. In that time I have appraised commercial farms and ranches, commercial recreational property. The largest, of being on a team that appraised Yellow Stone Park Co. For the U.S. Park Service. I have spent many years� personal property and Livestock.\n\nIn my retirement from the equine industry as a professional furrier and manager of commercial and recreational equine operations. I am moving into that of rural and small town real estate appraiser. I have traveled three back roads of the counties I will be working in, talked with and done business with the people who do business in those areas for years. So I have a keen understanding of the people [, the area, the demographics and value of the Real Estate.\n\nI am a licensed Wisconsin Appraiser 1520-004, licensed Wisconsin Judge for State and County Fairs, Certified licensed & Livestock Appraiser, Certified personal property appraiser. I also am a member of appraisers in Wisconsin work together to provide superior service to lenders. We share 8 data bases, of which we belong to within the state, as well as, several other areas available on the internet. We share information with each other, consult on problems; that may arise on the assignments. We range from licensed appraisers, to certified appraisers, to general certified appraisers. We also share appraisal assignments, if we get an assignment in another areas, we call and see if that appraiser wants to do it on and have the appraiser contact the lender.\n\nMy turn times are 234 to 48 hours after inspection on subjects that pose no problems.\n\nIf you would like additional information or would like a complete copy of my rates, terms and conditions sheet, please contact me.\n\n

Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

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. 

Mobile homes weigh anywhere between 45 to 50 pounds per square foot. Some newer options weigh up to 70 pounds per square foot. An average single-wide mobile home weighs 45,000 pounds, and a double-wide mobile home weighs about 70,000 pounds. Triple-wide mobile homes range from 90,000 to 100,000 pounds.

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

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.

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.

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