Our mission at Marden, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on homeowner faces at the end of a project! Marden, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you the quality that you can measure and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
Our mission at Marden, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on homeowner faces at the end of a project! Marden, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you the quality that you can measure and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
I am a seasoned professional that assists all clients with obtaining a mortgage for whether it be to buy or refinance a home. If there is a delay due to credit or personal issues we can discuss those and set a plan for the future. "Being a mortgage broker gives me the opportunity to help people through a challenging financial process, making it as understandable and anxiety-free as possible. I enjoy educating my clients and helping them feel confident in the financial decisions they are making for their families and their futures. Getting a family into their dream home or opening up a financial opportunity for them, is very rewarding"
"Me Goldfarb was professional, returned my calls in a timely manner, and answered all of my questions, I would hire him again."
Trudy S on February 2019
I am a seasoned professional that assists all clients with obtaining a mortgage for whether it be to buy or refinance a home. If there is a delay due to credit or personal issues we can discuss those and set a plan for the future. "Being a mortgage broker gives me the opportunity to help people through a challenging financial process, making it as understandable and anxiety-free as possible. I enjoy educating my clients and helping them feel confident in the financial decisions they are making for their families and their futures. Getting a family into their dream home or opening up a financial opportunity for them, is very rewarding"
"Me Goldfarb was professional, returned my calls in a timely manner, and answered all of my questions, I would hire him again."
Trudy S on February 2019
Benchmark Land Services is a full service land surveying, planning, and consulting firm. We offer a wide range of services and are licensed in numerous states. We provide commercial and residential services. We offer boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, ALTA surveys, elevation certificates, perc tests, and many others.
Benchmark Land Services is a full service land surveying, planning, and consulting firm. We offer a wide range of services and are licensed in numerous states. We provide commercial and residential services. We offer boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, ALTA surveys, elevation certificates, perc tests, and many others.
Atlas Valuation is led and operated by G. Scott Lakas, MAI. Our focus is on the valuation of commercial real estate within the Auburn/Opelika, Montgomery, and Columbus/Phenix City MSAs. The entire southeastern United States is served for valuation by Atlas Valuation, as our company is certified in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Other markets served in close proximity include Montgomery, Dothan, Atlanta, LaGrange/West Point, Alexander City/Dadeville, Selma, Mobile, and Birmingham. Our company covers the entire Southeast for your commercial real estate needs; whether an appraisal, market study, feasibility analysis, testimony, or tax appeal. With over 14 years of commercial real estate experience, our clients have also utilized us for valuation of specific use assets, which includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, HUD apartments, LIHTC apartment complexes, hotels, and convenience stores. All commercial property types have been appraised. Further, Atlas Valuation specializes in the valuation of going-concern and/or business enterprise real estate.
Atlas Valuation is led and operated by G. Scott Lakas, MAI. Our focus is on the valuation of commercial real estate within the Auburn/Opelika, Montgomery, and Columbus/Phenix City MSAs. The entire southeastern United States is served for valuation by Atlas Valuation, as our company is certified in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Other markets served in close proximity include Montgomery, Dothan, Atlanta, LaGrange/West Point, Alexander City/Dadeville, Selma, Mobile, and Birmingham. Our company covers the entire Southeast for your commercial real estate needs; whether an appraisal, market study, feasibility analysis, testimony, or tax appeal. With over 14 years of commercial real estate experience, our clients have also utilized us for valuation of specific use assets, which includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, HUD apartments, LIHTC apartment complexes, hotels, and convenience stores. All commercial property types have been appraised. Further, Atlas Valuation specializes in the valuation of going-concern and/or business enterprise real estate.
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.