Homeowner Services

Homeowners need appraisals for a variety of reasons, including a mortgage refinance, home equity loans, Home improvements, Pre-listing services, and PMI removal. When you order an appraisal from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality.

Home Improvement Projects –

How will that home improvement project effect my home's value? Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But not all home improvement projects will add substantial value to your home and not all of them have an equal effect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expense. Kitchens and Bathrooms have always been a good investment but an elaborate kitchen in an average home will feel out of balance to most home buyers. For example, the addition of a fifth bedroom in an area of mainly three bedrooms homes will have little effect on resale value. This is when an appraiser could help in determining which improvements would be the best and which would not. We at Hawk Appraisals are ready to help with determining your home improvement needs. We also have extensive experience in home construction.

For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) / Pre-Listing Services

It's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. A Professional Appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer. It gives you something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your home's value, and not just you saying how much your home is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value opinion than yours.

Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. It's easy for the appraiser to step in and give you the information to help you make your decision. Seeking a professional appraisal can often help homeowners make the best decisions on investing in their homes and setting a fair sales price.