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Features That Can Make Or Break The Value Of Your Home

Lamacchia Realty

Landscaping How this can Increase Value : A well-landscaped yard adds a great deal to a home’s curb appeal. In fact, excellent landscaping can add up to 15% to your property’s overall value! This is one of the few home improvements that can increase the value as the years pass.

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

A home appraisal is an unbiased report on the value of your home performed by a trained and state-licensed individual. The lender is responsible for ensuring that your home provides adequate collateral for the mortgage. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

Realtor

In a traditional appraisal, an appraiser goes to a home and does a thorough walk-through, recording details like square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, home improvements, and additions. Deciding between a hybrid and traditional appraisal lies with the lender, not the buyer.

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