Refinancing our house anything we can do to improve appraisal? know any good appraisal estimate websites?

Chiquita
Sales in your neighborhood in the past 6 months will have the most bearing. Updates will be noted, but more expensive carpeting will not raise the value for a refinance.

Cyril
It depends how fast the appraiser is going to be there and how much more value you need to refinance. The main item that adds value to your home is square footage! So, a room addition is not going to happen! Now, you need to look at why you are refinancing? If you are refinancing to lower the rate and not get cash out and the value is not there, you do not need a loan officer to refinance you, you need a professional who knows all the options! A loan modification would be less expensive and sometimes even faster!

Flora
Watch the Home & Garden channel for all sorts of ideas.Improve the curb appeal by cleaning up & landscaping.Painting the doors & windows, or upgrading them.Upgrade kitchen & bathroom counters, taps, tiles, lights, etc.Expand outdoor patio or deck living space.