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HOMETOWN GOLD BUYERS
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are expert buyers of all kinds of Estate items. Years and years of time spent buying all kinds of Collectibles, Precious Metals including Fine and Costume Jewelry, All Coins, Case Knives and Zippo Lighters. We buy one piece or full collections. We will share our knowledge with you and pay you fair prices for your items. WE PAY CASH! Call us for a free evaluation, we travel and will come to you if necessary. We are Angie's List Certified and have passed all their background and business checks. Contact us with confidence!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Waldeck Appraisal Company, LLC
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Here at, Waldeck Appraisal Company, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sirna Appraisal & Natural Resources
1.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

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.

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 cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

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