For company information, please check our website @ www.marketingconsult.com. John Harris, President of Marketing & Consultant Services, Inc., has over 30 years of counseling experience. HIs offices are located at 2014 W. 13th St. North, Wichita, Kansas 67203. He has owns several successful businesses and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and currently teaches appraisal technique in business and machinery for several national firms. He is a member of Certified Business Counselors, the Institute of Business Appraisers and the American Society of Appraisers.
For company information, please check our website @ www.marketingconsult.com. John Harris, President of Marketing & Consultant Services, Inc., has over 30 years of counseling experience. HIs offices are located at 2014 W. 13th St. North, Wichita, Kansas 67203. He has owns several successful businesses and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and currently teaches appraisal technique in business and machinery for several national firms. He is a member of Certified Business Counselors, the Institute of Business Appraisers and the American Society of Appraisers.
Heather Peters has been an active member of her community for 25+ years and is so excited to be turning her focus toward real estate. Heather brings a unique perspective from a multitude of life experiences and will work diligently to drive a positive outcome for her clients. With a passion for service and knowledge of the Johnson County and Greater Kansas City areas, Heather is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs. Heather carries the values of integrity, reliability and outstanding client service into everything she does. Heather is motivated and driven by her own personal mission to add value where she can.
Heather Peters has been an active member of her community for 25+ years and is so excited to be turning her focus toward real estate. Heather brings a unique perspective from a multitude of life experiences and will work diligently to drive a positive outcome for her clients. With a passion for service and knowledge of the Johnson County and Greater Kansas City areas, Heather is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs. Heather carries the values of integrity, reliability and outstanding client service into everything she does. Heather is motivated and driven by her own personal mission to add value where she can.
Two Hands Homes is a professional, full-service real estate solutions firm that buys and sells properties throughout the greater Kansas City area and beyond. Our mission is to make a positive contribution to the world by improving lives and the community through real estate. We rejuvenate neighborhoods and increase the standard of living by improving the overall quality of housing for the residents.
Two Hands Homes is a professional, full-service real estate solutions firm that buys and sells properties throughout the greater Kansas City area and beyond. Our mission is to make a positive contribution to the world by improving lives and the community through real estate. We rejuvenate neighborhoods and increase the standard of living by improving the overall quality of housing for the residents.
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.