With years in the industry as a Residential Appraiser and Residential Real Estate Broker, Jennifer Meyer of J. Meyer Real Estate Services, Inc. is the premier provider in Marion and surrounding areas of Indiana. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"I've known her both professionally and personally for Eighteen years She's prompt, efficient, asks the right questions and works hard."
Chris o on October 2018
With years in the industry as a Residential Appraiser and Residential Real Estate Broker, Jennifer Meyer of J. Meyer Real Estate Services, Inc. is the premier provider in Marion and surrounding areas of Indiana. We look forward to working with you. Give us a call today.
"I've known her both professionally and personally for Eighteen years She's prompt, efficient, asks the right questions and works hard."
Chris o on October 2018
Innovative Property Tax Solutions is a full-service property tax consulting firm specifically designed for the property tax needs of your business. Whether you are a busy business owner or operator, landlord, or property manager, we can help. From cost reconstruction, market studies, and income analysis to direct representation at state and local appeal levels, IPTS has assembled an expert team to help you minimize your highest average individual expense…property taxes. Now, more than ever, it is important to maximize your business profitability while minimizing expenses. A brief conversation with one of our property tax consulting experts could save you hours of time, invaluable productivity costs, and money that could be used for other business operations.
Innovative Property Tax Solutions is a full-service property tax consulting firm specifically designed for the property tax needs of your business. Whether you are a busy business owner or operator, landlord, or property manager, we can help. From cost reconstruction, market studies, and income analysis to direct representation at state and local appeal levels, IPTS has assembled an expert team to help you minimize your highest average individual expense…property taxes. Now, more than ever, it is important to maximize your business profitability while minimizing expenses. A brief conversation with one of our property tax consulting experts could save you hours of time, invaluable productivity costs, and money that could be used for other business operations.
Halderman Farm Management Service, Inc. was founded in 1930 in Wabash, Indiana, by Howard H. and Marie Halderman. They started the business in their home, vowing "to do for your farm what you would do if you had the time and the experience." From two people, one client and handful of farms, the Halderman companies have steadily grown to 40 full and part-time staff members managing 650+ farms, selling and acquiring over 150 properties and performing over 500 appraisals annually. It is now one of the largest family-owned professional farm management and real estate organizations in the United States.
Halderman Farm Management Service, Inc. was founded in 1930 in Wabash, Indiana, by Howard H. and Marie Halderman. They started the business in their home, vowing "to do for your farm what you would do if you had the time and the experience." From two people, one client and handful of farms, the Halderman companies have steadily grown to 40 full and part-time staff members managing 650+ farms, selling and acquiring over 150 properties and performing over 500 appraisals annually. It is now one of the largest family-owned professional farm management and real estate organizations in the United States.
Indiana Mold Remediation is a locally owned Indiana company performing mold remediation and testing for the past decade. We welcome your questions, and are happy to provide free advice over the phone. our staff is friendly and easy to work with, and we will not try to scare you into buying services that you do not need.
"Mark, who did the initial visit, was very professional and knowledgeable and honest. And the crew that showed up to do the work was also professional and friendly. The owner also worked with me directly to resolve a minor billing mistake, which certainly strengthened by trust of this local company."
JAMES K on September 2020
Indiana Mold Remediation is a locally owned Indiana company performing mold remediation and testing for the past decade. We welcome your questions, and are happy to provide free advice over the phone. our staff is friendly and easy to work with, and we will not try to scare you into buying services that you do not need.
"Mark, who did the initial visit, was very professional and knowledgeable and honest. And the crew that showed up to do the work was also professional and friendly. The owner also worked with me directly to resolve a minor billing mistake, which certainly strengthened by trust of this local company."
JAMES K on September 2020
With years of experience helping local buyers and sellers just like yourself, we know how to locate the finest properties and negotiate the best deals. It's our job to know about the latest market conditions, government regulations, and upcoming developments-so that you don't have to.
"We interviewed three realtors and Luanna Albrechty of Remax Ability Plus stood out as the ONE who wanted to sell our home, not just sell a house. She coached us on work to be done, staging, ways to highlight the best features, and all through the listing and sales process. We sold our home in 30 hours after listing after entertaining three offers, two above list. Luanna was great and supported us to closing and beyond."
Melissa B on July 2020
With years of experience helping local buyers and sellers just like yourself, we know how to locate the finest properties and negotiate the best deals. It's our job to know about the latest market conditions, government regulations, and upcoming developments-so that you don't have to.
"We interviewed three realtors and Luanna Albrechty of Remax Ability Plus stood out as the ONE who wanted to sell our home, not just sell a house. She coached us on work to be done, staging, ways to highlight the best features, and all through the listing and sales process. We sold our home in 30 hours after listing after entertaining three offers, two above list. Luanna was great and supported us to closing and beyond."
Melissa B on July 2020
Indiana Licensed Home Inspector
Indiana Licensed Home Inspector
At Zuluscape, we offer the highest quality rental homes, property management support, home remodeling and maintenance and real estate sales to everyone across central Indiana.
At Zuluscape, we offer the highest quality rental homes, property management support, home remodeling and maintenance and real estate sales to everyone across central Indiana.
Ripley Appraisals has three generations of Indianapolis art and antique valuation experience. We offer Certified Appraisal Services to private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, estate representatives and planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We offer a variety of Certified Appraisal Reports to meet our clients needs including: - Retail Replacement and Fair Market Value for Sale - Fair Market Value for Estates, Donations, Divorce - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance - Insurance Replacement Coverage
Ripley Appraisals has three generations of Indianapolis art and antique valuation experience. We offer Certified Appraisal Services to private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, estate representatives and planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We offer a variety of Certified Appraisal Reports to meet our clients needs including: - Retail Replacement and Fair Market Value for Sale - Fair Market Value for Estates, Donations, Divorce - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance - Insurance Replacement Coverage
With a thirty-year history in the valuing estates, collections and personal property, we serve collectors worldwide. Our clientele consists of but are not limited to, private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, executors and personal representatives of estates, estate planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. All Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We are certified by the International Society of Appraisers and are members of The American Society of Appraisers. Written Certified Appraisal Reports: - Fair Market Value for Estates, Guardianships or Trusteeships - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Scheduling - Fair Market Value for Bankruptcy - Estate Equitable Divisions and Gifts - Retail Replacement Value – Used for Sale - Fair Market Value for Divorces, Donations and Damage/Loss - Insurance Replacement Coverage Consultation Services: - Consulting on Buying and Selling - Collection or Item Assessment and Cataloging - Collection Inventory Management and Curation - Downsizing and planning for a move
"Mr. Keller was very helpful. He listened to our request and then advised us on the least expensive way to accomplish what we needed. He invited us to send information & photos of the item and got right back to us with his assessment of the sale potential, a ballpark estimate of value, and connected us to an auction business that could sell it for us. He did not charge us for his time at all. We could not be happier—he understood better than we did that we didn’t need full appraisal services and met our needs without charging us (though he certainly could have provided services that were unnecessary for our situation and charged us for them, and we wouldn’t have known the difference). This is the very definition of integrity and trustworthiness! We will absolutely call him again."
BRENT & LAUREN W on February 2021
With a thirty-year history in the valuing estates, collections and personal property, we serve collectors worldwide. Our clientele consists of but are not limited to, private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, executors and personal representatives of estates, estate planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. All Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We are certified by the International Society of Appraisers and are members of The American Society of Appraisers. Written Certified Appraisal Reports: - Fair Market Value for Estates, Guardianships or Trusteeships - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Scheduling - Fair Market Value for Bankruptcy - Estate Equitable Divisions and Gifts - Retail Replacement Value – Used for Sale - Fair Market Value for Divorces, Donations and Damage/Loss - Insurance Replacement Coverage Consultation Services: - Consulting on Buying and Selling - Collection or Item Assessment and Cataloging - Collection Inventory Management and Curation - Downsizing and planning for a move
"Mr. Keller was very helpful. He listened to our request and then advised us on the least expensive way to accomplish what we needed. He invited us to send information & photos of the item and got right back to us with his assessment of the sale potential, a ballpark estimate of value, and connected us to an auction business that could sell it for us. He did not charge us for his time at all. We could not be happier—he understood better than we did that we didn’t need full appraisal services and met our needs without charging us (though he certainly could have provided services that were unnecessary for our situation and charged us for them, and we wouldn’t have known the difference). This is the very definition of integrity and trustworthiness! We will absolutely call him again."
BRENT & LAUREN W on February 2021
Third generation family owned Independent Insurance Agency estalished in 1886 offering various personal and commercial products & services
Third generation family owned Independent Insurance Agency estalished in 1886 offering various personal and commercial products & services
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.