Need an appraisal?
I (Ken Richardson, sole proprietor of Duke Appraisal Service) have been appraising residential real estate for over 30 years. My market areas are four counties: Latah & Nez Perce in Idaho and Whitman & Asotin in Washington. Beyond the experience gained by reading market data professionally all these years, having long term relationships with local realtors and lenders helps toward honest and accurate valuations; an appraiser known for such will have a long career, as I have. Talk to any seasoned local realtor and they'll let you know what appraisers are the most trusted.
If you're considering having an appraisal done on your residential property. send me a comment, and I'll respond, letting you know if your situation warrants one; sometimes not. My fees are reasonable and I can answer your questions at no cost.
Floor Plans
One of the more interesting parts of my profession is measuring houses; I love doing it! For most of my career I've been helping realtors market properties by giving them an accurate floorplan
of a home, rather than default to inaccurate public records data (shocking how bad some can be). If you simply want to know
the correct size of your house, I can supply you with one.
Services
No Lender Buying & Selling
This service provides an independent property appraisal for individuals buying or selling without a lender, ensuring a fair market value assessment for both parties.
Private Mortgage Insurance
Removal (PMI)
If your home’s value has increased, we can help determine if you qualify to remove Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), potentially lowering your monthly mortgage payments.
Taxes & Estate
We offer accurate appraisals for tax reporting and estate planning, helping you manage property valuations for inheritance, estate tax, or charitable donations.
Inheritance
When inheriting property, our appraisals help determine its fair market value, ensuring proper distribution and valuation for estate settlement purposes.
Divorce Cases
This service provides unbiased property valuations for divorce proceedings, helping both parties reach a fair division of assets based on current market value.
Construction/Additions
We evaluate properties before and after construction or additions to assess how improvements affect the overall market value, ensuring accurate valuation for insurance or resale.
Vacant Land
Our appraisals for vacant land help determine its fair market value, whether for sale, purchase, or investment purposes, taking into account location and development potential.
Floor Plans
One of the more interesting parts of my profession is measuring houses; I love doing it! For most of my career I've been helping realtors market properties by giving them an accurate floorplan of a home, rather than default to inaccurate public records data (shocking how bad some can be). If you simply want to know the correct size of your house, I can supply you with one.
