Sat.Jan 14, 2017 - Fri.Jan 20, 2017

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Do appraisals take into account home renovations? To what extent?

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There are always pros and cons with any home renovation. The biggest pro is that your home always looks way better, and the biggest con is that it always costs too much money. Renovation pros and cons also apply when it comes to home appraisals. Renovations give your home the added value, but never as much as you spent on the renovations in the first place.

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How do you count the value of a converted garage when appraising a home?

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This is a question that comes up more than you would think. There could be many different answers, so I’ll try to cover each one below. Converting your garage into a studio, man cave, or whatever, can be an excellent way to add some living space to your home. Most of the time when I see someone has done this is when they have a detached garage with a large driveway.

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The Home Appraisal Checklist Form [Digital and Printable]

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I’m often asked by homeowners if there is anything they need to do to prepare for the home inspection. I usually inform them to clean up a little and gather any information they have on the property. However, if you want to get the most value out of your home, there is a home appraisal checklist to follow. While most of these are not required (Except for the installation section), they all can help to boost your home’s value on an appraisal.