subject: What Makes Home Appraisers In Michigan Unhappy [print this page] What makes home appraisers in Michigan unhappy is pretty much the same as what makes home appraisers in any other state unhappy. Worse yet, when your home appraiser is unhappy, the value of your home will be affected. So, we're going to take a look at what makes them unhappy, and what we can do to fix those situations when they arrive. As a result, we'll be getting the most return on our investment in the long run. We'll look at pools, garages, and other things. Along the way, you may encounter a few surprises, but it's better to know about the dangers now.
Believe it or not, one of the things that makes home appraisers in Michigan, along with those in other states, unhappy is pools. Most people think adding a pool will automatically increase the value of their home. More often than not, however, it can actually hurt the value of your home. We know that might sound like a surprise to you, but if you think about it, it begins to make more sense. After all, in the event the buyer doesn't want the pool, having it filled in or removing it can be a major hassle. While it's easier to remove an above ground pool than to fill in an in ground one, the yard may take a very long time to recover from the grass damage.
Another thing that makes home appraisers in Michigan unhappy is a missing garage. A garage is now considered a standard feature on most homes, so to not have one is a big ding against you. Attached garages are far preferable to unattached ones, too, and they can be used for storing lots of things, not just your car(s). If you don't have one, it can be very expensive to build. You might come out better in the long run simply by adding a paved car port. That would at least be better than nothing. In fact, it can be just as attractive to some drivers as a garage itself.
One final factor which can make home appraisers in Michigan especially unhappy is having too many minor projects left uncompleted. Of course, not only will a long list of needed repairs be a red flag to appraisers, it will also be a red flag to buyers. Therefore, it's important to find out what needs to be done and do as much of it as you can as early in the process as possible.
