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03/15/2014

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03/15/2014

Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, the first thing you probably want to know is how much it might be worth. This will help you plan your sales strategy, minimize the time your home is on the market, and plan your immediate financial future after the sale. But, how do you find out how much your home is worth?

One way not to do it is to rely on free — or worse yet, fee-based Internet sites that say they’ll give you an estimated value for your home. Many of them are simply referral companies that put local real estate agents in touch with people who are considering selling their home. They’re not in the business of valuing your house at all.

Some rely on public record and other freely available data. But this data is months old, and a computer simply can’t adjust sale prices of comparable properties in your area for time, living area, curb appeal and other features it takes a pair of human eyes to judge. A June 2004 Business Week article reported that many properties it tested couldn’t be valued online due to a lack of data, and when they could be, different sites gave such a wide range of values it was difficult to say which of any to rely on.

You could contact a local real estate agent. But that agent is going to want your business. He or she sells homes for a living, after all. And are they more likely to get your listing if they give you a conservative value on your home, or a possibly inflated one? There’s an unavoidable conflict of interest there.

A professional, objective appraiser is trained, educated and has the experience to analyze your home, comparable homes that have sold in the area recently, adjust for time on the market, physical features, living area and dozens of other factors and provide a professional, reliable opinion of value.

What can you do with a professional appraisal report once you’ve got it? You can determine an asking price that will minimize your home’s time on the market without selling yourself short. And an appraisal report is tremendous leverage in price negotiations. Your prospective buyer won’t have an appraisal of the house when they make an offer — but you’ll be able to tell them it’s too low (if it is), and use your appraisal report as leverage.

Even if you don’t plan to sell your home for some time, knowing the value of possibly your greatest asset is invaluable for peace of mind and financial planning purposes.

At A-TECH APPRAISAL CO, LLC, we would be happy and honored to serve your appraisal needs if you’re making the big decision to sell your home. If we can be of service, please contact us, or visit our website at www.a-techappraisal.com for more information on the appraisal process and our services.


William Furney
A-TECH APPRAISAL CO, LLC
(401) 921-4055
www.a-techappraisal.com






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03/12/2014

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03/08/2014

Home Maintenance: Spring

A key to protecting the investment you’ve made in your home is by following a regular maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you’ll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home.

Here are some helpful checklists for monthly and fall maintenance.

Monthly

Test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector.
Check the filters on your heating and cooling systems. Be sure to clean and change according to the manufacturer’s schedule.
If you have a humidifier or an electronic air filter, check these as well.
Check faucets for drips. Check plumbing for leaks.

Spring

Inside
Check furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Clean or replace as necessary.
Inspect fireplace, wood stove and chimneys. Have each clean and serviced as needed.
When heating season is complete, shut down and clean furnace humidifier. Close the furnace humidifier damper on units with central air conditioning.
Check air conditioning system and clean or replace air filters. Have system serviced as need (recommend every 2 to 3 years).
Check and clean dehumidifier as necessary.
Where possible, turn off furnace and fireplace pilot lights.

Basement
Ensure sump pump is operating properly. Check to be sure discharge pipe is connected and allows water to drain away from the foundation.

Outside
If applicable, have well water tested for quality.
Examine foundation walls for cracks, leaks or signs of moisture. Repair as required.
Check paint on outside walls and fence. Repair and paint as necessary.
Check level of any exterior steps or decks which may have moved due to frost or settling. Re-level as necessary.
Check and clean out gutters and downspouts. Repair loose joints and ensure secure attachment to your home. Clear any obstructions and make sure water flows away from your foundation.
Remove any debris from drainage ditches and culverts.
Prune and fertilize landscaping as necessary.

03/03/2014

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