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Last update on April 09, 2025
Hello, my name is Frank Guzzetti. Owner of Five Star Appraisals. I have 17 years experience in appraising residential properties throughout Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. I've appraised 700 sf, 1 bedroom single family homes in Waltham, 7000+ sf luxury estates in Weston, high end prime location condominiums in the Back Bay and your typical 2-4 family style home that is interspersed throughout Metro Boston. I have a passion for finding the little details that are often overlooked when evaluating real estate. Accuracy and quality of my appraisal reports are my number 1 goal. When you choose Five Star Appraisals, you choose Five Star Quality. Ask about our senior citizen discounts
Hello, my name is Frank Guzzetti. Owner of Five Star Appraisals. I have 17 years experience in appraising residential properties throughout Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. I've appraised 700 sf, 1 bedroom single family homes in Waltham, 7000+ sf luxury estates in Weston, high end prime location condominiums in the Back Bay and your typical 2-4 family style home that is interspersed throughout Metro Boston. I have a passion for finding the little details that are often overlooked when evaluating real estate. Accuracy and quality of my appraisal reports are my number 1 goal. When you choose Five Star Appraisals, you choose Five Star Quality. Ask about our senior citizen discounts
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Stacie Chandler, SRA Owner
"Experience was fine"
Jon B on March 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Stacie Chandler, SRA Owner
"Experience was fine"
Jon B on March 2023
Eric Klein Appraisals is located in Newton, MA. We are an independent real estate appraisal and consulting firm. We offer a full range of both residential and commercial real estate appraisal services. Whether it is a residential appraisal for a estate planning purposes, or a commercial appraisal for a tax abatement, we have the experience and knowledge to deliver a fast, accurate and thorough valuation. In addition to being a fully licensed appraiser, I am also Realtor and Licensed Massachusetts Broker.
"Eric did a great job with our appraisal. He was transparent about the work to be done ahead of time, completed it on time and professionally, and was easy to talk to and discuss any necessary changes. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an appraisal for their property."
Christopher H on March 2025
Eric Klein Appraisals is located in Newton, MA. We are an independent real estate appraisal and consulting firm. We offer a full range of both residential and commercial real estate appraisal services. Whether it is a residential appraisal for a estate planning purposes, or a commercial appraisal for a tax abatement, we have the experience and knowledge to deliver a fast, accurate and thorough valuation. In addition to being a fully licensed appraiser, I am also Realtor and Licensed Massachusetts Broker.
"Eric did a great job with our appraisal. He was transparent about the work to be done ahead of time, completed it on time and professionally, and was easy to talk to and discuss any necessary changes. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an appraisal for their property."
Christopher H on March 2025
Reliable and expedient real estate appraisal firm with 30 years experience handling all of Massachusetts. We offer a 3 day turnaround at competitive fees. Please allow us to bid and complete your next report. James Swift
Reliable and expedient real estate appraisal firm with 30 years experience handling all of Massachusetts. We offer a 3 day turnaround at competitive fees. Please allow us to bid and complete your next report. James Swift
I am a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Over my career, I have worked on over 100+ appraisals on everything from single-family dwellings and individual condominium units to high-rise office buildings and industrial warehouses. I have completed appraisals for divorces, litigation, estate settlement, eminent domain, prospective sales, new constructions, and bank financing and refinancing. I am fully insured and equipped with the most reliable property databases and software.
I am a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Over my career, I have worked on over 100+ appraisals on everything from single-family dwellings and individual condominium units to high-rise office buildings and industrial warehouses. I have completed appraisals for divorces, litigation, estate settlement, eminent domain, prospective sales, new constructions, and bank financing and refinancing. I am fully insured and equipped with the most reliable property databases and software.
Certified Real Estate Appraiser
Certified Real Estate Appraiser
Laurel Wreath Homes believes that no space is too small to bring you delight everyday! Using Virtual + In Home Consultations, Room Layouts, Design Boards, Shoppable Links + Budgeting, Laurel Wreath Homes is here to help you Love Where you Live.
Laurel Wreath Homes believes that no space is too small to bring you delight everyday! Using Virtual + In Home Consultations, Room Layouts, Design Boards, Shoppable Links + Budgeting, Laurel Wreath Homes is here to help you Love Where you Live.
We provide complete property management services including real estate consulting services to assist our clients to find the best strategy specific to their needs vs. current real estate market including assisting our clients with property management both short-term and long-term as it relates to rental/leasing services, property sales, wholesale, etc. Our skilled professionals provide a one stop shop for all your property management needs including but not limited to: 24-hr emergency service, plumbing, electrical, construction/repairs, cleaning/janitorial services, as well as appliance repair services
We provide complete property management services including real estate consulting services to assist our clients to find the best strategy specific to their needs vs. current real estate market including assisting our clients with property management both short-term and long-term as it relates to rental/leasing services, property sales, wholesale, etc. Our skilled professionals provide a one stop shop for all your property management needs including but not limited to: 24-hr emergency service, plumbing, electrical, construction/repairs, cleaning/janitorial services, as well as appliance repair services
No bloated overhead, no agents that take 3 days to respond to you, and best of all, no inflated commissions! We excel at offering customized services to our clients- everything from professional home photography to hosting open houses, or simply creating your listing on MLS and watching the offers roll in! We're here to help you with every step of the home buying or selling process.
No bloated overhead, no agents that take 3 days to respond to you, and best of all, no inflated commissions! We excel at offering customized services to our clients- everything from professional home photography to hosting open houses, or simply creating your listing on MLS and watching the offers roll in! We're here to help you with every step of the home buying or selling process.
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"They were fast, efficient, and thorough. They revealed some crucial information that will be instrumental in future home projects."
Mary K on October 2024
Land Surveying Services Certified Plot Plans Boundary Surveys Residential Commercial ALTA-Site Surveys Real Estate Marketing Drone & 3D Capture GIS Digital Mapping
"They were fast, efficient, and thorough. They revealed some crucial information that will be instrumental in future home projects."
Mary K on October 2024
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.