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Q: Who pays for a home appraisal?

• <div><p>The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You&rsquo;re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.</p></div>

Q: How long does an FHA appraisal take?

• <div><p>Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser&rsquo;s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser&rsquo;s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.</p></div>

Q: Does wainscoting add value to a home?

• <div><p>Wainscoting isn&rsquo;t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don&rsquo;t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn&rsquo;t result in depreciation of your home&rsquo;s value&mdash;usually the opposite. </p></div>

Q: Why should I hire a professional for a real estate appraisal?

• <div><p>Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.</p></div>

Q: Will land ever lose value?

• <div><p>Land doesn&rsquo;t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land&rsquo;s value. </p></div>

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Last update on November 18, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
T&T Painting LLC dedication to quality is evident in every brushstroke. They managed an extraordinarily complex restoration project at ST Peters Church in Schofield, WI and demonstrated a very meticulous approach. They repaired plaster throughout the church, painted exceedingly high walls,...
T&T Painting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
From the beginning of walking through our property to show Rebecca the trees we needed cut down. To her fast and fair estimate along with her following up to answer any questions. To Andrew and his crew cutting down the trees. It was professionally done, super nice and very hard working folks...
A M Forestry LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Andrew is highly respectful and reliable! He has been working for us to mow and maintain our two properties as well as the occasional landscape job. He always gets back to us with reasonable prices and timelines. I highly recommend!
Curb Appeal
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very professional and polite with experience in my local market. My appraisal was completed in a timely matter.
Logan Zimmerman
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Reviewed in September 2022
Annie is a perfectionist! Her painting is flawless. Her price is fair but her work is great! Iâ ve used Annie to paint the entire inside of 2 properties. I highly recommend her!
Bluish Artistry
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Reviewed in August 2022
Dog guard fencing was prompt and very efficient. They did a perfect job. They were reasonably priced and did all three acres of our property. We needed the job done quickly and they succeeded in doing that for us As well as training our dog to go with the fence I would recommend them highly to...
DOG GUARD Central Wisconsin
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Reviewed in May 2020
John & his team were very responsive & professional. Tristan did an excellent job and was very mindful of the property & landscaping. Will definitely hire for future job!
Eagle Tree Care LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Jeremy responded quickly to my initial inquiry and any follow up questions. He was professional and got the job taken care of with care and excellence. He is knowledgeable about the landscaping around my property, had good suggestions about how to keep everything looking great and answered all...
Icon Lawn Maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2016
VanDreel has helped me with preparing a home for sale. He fixed some toilet problems early on in the process, disconnected a gas stove and (thankfully) removed it from the property for me. I had him and his son back for the sink and dishwasher. He comes quickly and is very nice to work with,...
Van Dreel Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in January 2015
Used this contractor twice. Both times I had to hire someone else to finish the work he did not complete. Both times the job was completed weeks/months after the promised date. Would not take responsibility for damage to my property or shoddy work. Do yourself a favor -- pay a little more and...
Hughes Construction
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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7 years of experience

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. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

Depending on the size of the home, the appraisal itself can take several hours. After the appraiser’s visit is complete, it can take between a few days and a few weeks to get the report back. This timeline is largely dependent on the appraiser’s workload, research requirements, efficiency, and other factors.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite.

Ensures accurate valuation reflecting current market conditions, assisting in financial decisions.

Land doesn’t depreciate in the same way that a house, vehicle, or other property does, but it can lose value based on various factors. Environmental changes, nearby development, zoning changes, and economic downturns can all cause land to lose value over time. Value is a comparative figure, so as other related factors change, so can land’s value.

The Vesper, WI homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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