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Renovations That Increase Home Value in BC: Our Top 8 Picks

D Fritz Appraisals

Major Home Renovations & Home Appraisals: What You Should Know Are you planning house renovations and want to know the best home improvement investments? Or maybe you are planning to sell your house and are wondering about renovations that increase home value the most. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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Key Areas Appraisers Look at During a Home Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

Then, property appraisals are an opportunity for an appraiser to check your home's quality, condition, amenities, location, and other special features that affect its value. Read on to learn some of the key areas appraisers investigate in a home appraisal. Any quality improvements increase the appraised value.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

” “The amount of knowledge, continued education and diligence it truly takes to provide an excellent work product for the property appraisal.” ” Appraisers do not assign value “Appraisers do not dictate a home’s value, the market does.” ” “The definition of market value.”

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Unexpected Maintenance Needed on Old Homes

Eppraisal

Their solid construction and intricate wooden accents showcase the commitment of the initial builders.  Consider consulting professionals like contractors or structural engineers to assess your home's foundation and frame before undertaking significant renovations or additions.

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What New Appraisal Specialty Do You Wish to Break Into?

McKissock

Experience as a contract review appraiser quickly revealed when appraisal research was lacking. Gentrification and renovations are rapidly increasing values. Appraisers need to be up to speed more so than in the crash of 2008 when values fell. Green home appraisal (16%). Other (19%).

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Purchasing an Income Property

D Fritz Appraisals

Mortgage refinancing involves having your existing mortgage re-evaluated so that you can borrow additional funds (access your home equity) from your lender to put towards a second property, or spend however else you’d like. Here are 5 things you should know about getting your home appraised to access your home equity.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser. Question 1: What is a commercial real estate appraisal? Question 5: Why are commercial property appraisals important?