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Porter Appraisals
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Porter is the premier source for professional commercial and residential real estate appraisals. Based in Marengo, our certified team specializes in high-quality asset management valuations, estate settlements, tax assessments, and prospective development analysis for property owners and investors. \n\nPlease note that our firm focuses strictly on established property and asset valuations; we do not accept assignments involving boundary, fence, or neighbor disputes, nor do we provide appraisal services for non-homeowners or renters. \n\nBy maintaining this specialized focus, we ensure efficient, top-tier service for our core investment and estate clients. Contact our office today at 419-253-1373 to discuss your valuation needs.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
3.9(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They are a pleasant to speak with, friendly, professional and knowledgeable in their field. They were able to give me options and assist on selecting the most cost efficient one. The turnaround time for the evaluation report is 5 days, so it worked out well."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff is always available for help. No job is too small or too big. They are responsive to our needs for service requests from roofing to foundations. All aspects of home repairs have been done professionally and in a timely manner. I would recommend Marketplace Homes for all your property management needs regarding property repairs and maintenance."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Ziegler Appraisal Group
5.0(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Standard appraisal fees range from $350-$450. Complex appraisal fees can range from $450-$750. Typical turnover time to receive a report are within 24-48 hours. I would appreciate that your refrain from submitting a request unless you are ready to get an appraisal inspection or call directly to 614-679-4730 if you have questions for fees and additional information. There is a cancellation fee of $30.00. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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House Appraising FAQs

An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.

Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.

The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.

A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.

Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.