Things considered by Appraisers !!

Whether you're thinking about selling your house or looking to get a mortgage or refinance a current mortgage, chances are an independent appraiser will look at your house and come up with a dollar figure for what it's worth. And if you are considering remodeling, it pays to know what appraisers look for.

The home improvement experts have listed these some of the items that appraisers look for when determining the market value of a house

• Location
• Square footage
• Bedrooms
• Bathrooms
• Fireplaces
• Construction material

Of course, an ugly fireplace is not going to help you as much as a remodeled fireplace. And painting ugly fireplace brick offers an even bigger return on your investment than many other options, especially tearing out and replacing your entire fireplace. Try a do-it-yourself. Fireplace paint kit for an easy and affordable remodel gives your newly painted fireplace with the look of real brick. Moreover, fireplace accessories enhance the appeal of existing setting.

Other options for remodeling include replacing or adding a hand-made fireplace mantel. You can buy these pre-stained or unfinished in a variety of shapes, styles, and woods. Or, for a quick fix, simply clean the existing fireplace.

You'll be amazed at the difference before and after remodeling an ugly fireplace-and you will be even happier once the appraiser comes back with a figure!