How to get a higher appraisal for your home
When it's time to sell your home, homeowners hope to get most of their investment back to pay off their new mortgage. This is why some homeowners make last-minute repairs and improvements in the hopes of getting a better price from an appraiser. Eugene Bernshtam believes that homeowners should know what they can do to improve the value of their home when it's time to sell it. Here are ways to get a higher appraisal for your home. Image source: discover.com Clean the outside of your home : First impression is key when aiming for a higher appraisal for your home. Maintaining your yard, giving your house a fresh new coat, replacing all broken roof shingles, and making sure that the house looks presentable from the outside should be your priority. Replace broken fixtures : The way a home's value is calculated is comprised of adding up small details. And often, an appraiser will only appraise in values divisible by 50. For example, if three door knobs are broken, they