JP and Jen Piccinini's Q&A

Depending on what you are trying to accomplish. A commercial appraiser will run you about $400+ depending on the complexity of the appraisal and can be used for re-finances. A local REALTOR can help you get a pretty good estimate of the value of the property without too much hassle and is free.

Assuming you are calling an estimate an appraisal, your best bet is calling a licensed commercial appraiser. They will do the most thorough job for you. Prices will be somewhere around $400+ depending on the complexity of the appraisal. If you are using it to pull equity or refinance this will be needed anyway. If you are just looking for a round estimate, so you know how much you property one of us can help you with that.JPEXIT Real Estate ConsultantsWWW.JPHOMESFORSALE.COM

Sounds like your builder is willing to deal to sell the home. Careful because closing costs sometimes do not include pre-paids i.e. your escrow for the first year which include insurance and taxes.Get a Good Fait Estimate from your lender that will include your pre-paids. Whatever is left over I would recommend using toward the buy down of the rate.Also, dont forget about the 8,000 tax credit from uncle Sam. if you are a first time home buyer you should most definately take advantage of this.Thanks for buying a home!

the only place I know where that might be possible is at a tax sale...however, I dont recommend it. South Carolina has a redemption clause and the original home owner can re-claim the property within a specified time frame.

Cindy,The only way you can obtain a fair market value is by having a local professional real estate agent give you an estimate. The way agents receive your contact information is pretty broad, so we have no way in knowing exactly what you are after. Nonetheless, it will be our pleasure to provide you with a market value of your home.//JP