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MoistureTech Consulting

940 Juliana Street
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MoistureTech Consulting

940 Juliana Street
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35 years of experience

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.

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COX & CO APPRAISERS INC

6 Agronomy Farm Rd
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COX & CO APPRAISERS INC

6 Agronomy Farm Rd
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28 years of experience

We are a leading provider of appraisals in Monongalia, Marion, Preston & Harrison counties for: Primary and Secondary Mortgages Mortgage Refinancing Employee Relocation Private Mortgage Insurance Removal(PMI) Estate Planning Divorce Settlement With three appraisers & support staff that live in the markets we serve we provide: Short Turn-Around Times Highest-Quality Appraisal Reports On-line Status Reports Electronic Ordering and Delivery Competitive Pricing Visit us on the web @ www.coxandco.net Contact: 304.292.2411 [email protected]

We are a leading provider of appraisals in Monongalia, Marion, Preston & Harrison counties for: Primary and Secondary Mortgages Mortgage Refinancing Employee Relocation Private Mortgage Insurance Removal(PMI) Estate Planning Divorce Settlement With three appraisers & support staff that live in the markets we serve we provide: Short Turn-Around Times Highest-Quality Appraisal Reports On-line Status Reports Electronic Ordering and Delivery Competitive Pricing Visit us on the web @ www.coxandco.net Contact: 304.292.2411 [email protected]

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. 

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.

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 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.

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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