--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | property value description: property value | S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog --- - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) -   [![S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S__D_Real_Estate_January2019/images/sd-original-logo_300px.png?width=300&height=194&name=sd-original-logo_300px.png "S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency")](https://sdnyrealty.com/) - [About](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate-firm/) - [Agents](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-real-estate-agents/) - [Listings](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-listings/) - [Property Management](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-management-company/) - [Resources](https://sdnyrealty.com/real-estate-resources/) - [Neighborhood Guide](https://sdnyrealty.com/neighborhood-guide/) - [Long Island](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate/) - [Nassau County](https://sdnyrealty.com/nassau-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Bethpage](https://sdnyrealty.com/bethpage-commercial-real-estate/) - [Farmingdale](https://sdnyrealty.com/farmingdale-commercial-real-estate/) - [Franklin Square](https://sdnyrealty.com/franklin-square-commercial-real-estate/) - [Garden City](https://sdnyrealty.com/garden-city-commercial-real-estate/) - [Glen Cove](https://sdnyrealty.com/glen-cove-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hempstead](https://sdnyrealty.com/hempstead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hicksville](https://sdnyrealty.com/hicksville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Long Beach](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-beach-commercial-real-estate/) - [Mineola](https://sdnyrealty.com/mineola-commercial-real-estate/) - [Rockville Centre](https://sdnyrealty.com/rockville-centre-commercial-real-estate/) - [Suffolk County](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Babylon](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/babylon-commercial-real-estate/) - [Brookhaven](https://sdnyrealty.com/brookhaven-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hauppauge](https://sdnyrealty.com/hauppauge-commercial-real-estate/) - [Huntington](https://sdnyrealty.com/huntington-commercial-real-estate/) - [Islip](https://sdnyrealty.com/islip-commercial-real-estate/) - [Melville](https://sdnyrealty.com/melville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Riverhead](https://sdnyrealty.com/riverhead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Smithtown](https://sdnyrealty.com/smithtown-commercial-real-estate/) - [Southampton](https://sdnyrealty.com/southampton-commercial-real-estate/) - [Consulting Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/consulting-services/) - [Property Appraisal Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-appraisal/) - [Zoning Regulations](https://sdnyrealty.com/zoning-regulations/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Veterans & Military Housing](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/) - [Join our Program](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/#apply-now) - [Forms & Applications](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Blog](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog) - [Contact](https://sdnyrealty.com/contact/) # Property value [![How a Home Appraisal Determines Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Home%20Appraisal.jpg?width=810&name=Home%20Appraisal.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-appraisal) # [How a Home Appraisal Determines Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-appraisal) Appraising a property plays a significant role in the real estate industry. While appraisals are used for a wide variety of reasons, one thing is certain—you always want yours to go smoothly. So, if you don’t know what a home appraisal is, or you’re just looking to get some pointers on your property value, here’s everything that you need to know. - September 26, 2018 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [Refinancing](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/refinancing) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-appraisal) [![How to Paint your Home or Apartment: A Beginner’s Guide](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/How%20to%20Paint.jpg?width=810&name=How%20to%20Paint.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-paint) # [How to Paint your Home or Apartment: A Beginner’s Guide](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-paint) Whether it’s the wall, trim or ceilings, painting the interior of your home or apartment isn’t such an easy project. From preparation to execution and clean up, there are a lot of small details that can get lost along the way if you aren’t experienced. However, we’ve compiled some techniques to help teach you how to paint in no time. - September 05, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [home improvement](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-improvement), [interior design](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/interior-design) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-paint) [![How to Choose a Contractor for your Home Construction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/How%20to%20Choose%20a%20Contractor.jpg?width=810&name=How%20to%20Choose%20a%20Contractor.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) # [How to Choose a Contractor for your Home Construction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) If you’re a homeowner, you know how hard it can be to find a dependable contractor to oversee your renovation. Everyone has heard a construction horror story where a part of their home was gutted only for the crew to take the money and run. Renovations are difficult enough—make your life easier by following these proven tips on how to choose a\[…\] - July 04, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) [![How to Add Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Curb%20Appeal.jpg?width=810&name=Curb%20Appeal.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) # [How to Add Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) If you’re in the market to sell a residential space, the goal is always to increase the property value of your home as much as possible. Luckily, there are a few quick fixes to improve your home’s curb appeal, which can boost property value significantly. - May 16, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) [![Kitchen Remodeling Tips that can Help Achieve your Vision](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Kitchen%20Remodeling%20Tips.jpg?width=810&name=Kitchen%20Remodeling%20Tips.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/kitchen-remodeling-tips) # [Kitchen Remodeling Tips that can Help Achieve your Vision](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/kitchen-remodeling-tips) Homeowners are always on the lookout for affordable ways to potentially increase their property value. Since home additions can be too pricey for most homeowners’, the simple remodeling of an essential room, like the kitchen, can go a long way towards improving the value of your home. Just make sure to follow these helpful kitchen remodeling tips. - January 03, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [home maintenance](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [home additions](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-additions), [house design](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/house-design), [interior design](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/interior-design) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/kitchen-remodeling-tips) [![10 Not-So-Costly Improvements to Increase your Home Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/home_value.jpg?width=810&name=home_value.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/10-not-so-costly-improvements-to-increase-your-home-value) # [10 Not-So-Costly Improvements to Increase your Home Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/10-not-so-costly-improvements-to-increase-your-home-value) If you think at some point you’ll be in the market to sell your home, you want to make sure it’s in the best shape possible in order to yield the highest return-on-interest. However, if you overspend on improvements, it could cancel out the profit you’d earn on an increased home value. Therefore, make use of these 10 cost-saving tips for upgrading\[…\] - October 13, 2016 - [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [home maintenance](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [landscaping](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/landscaping), [home value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/10-not-so-costly-improvements-to-increase-your-home-value) [![How Does Property Value Determine When to Buy or Sell?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/property_value_2-1.jpg?width=810&name=property_value_2-1.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-does-property-value-determine-when-to-buy-or-sell) # [How Does Property Value Determine When to Buy or Sell?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-does-property-value-determine-when-to-buy-or-sell) For most people, buying a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make in their lifetime; so naturally, there’s a good amount of planning and preparation that goes into the process. On the flip side, deciding to sell your property is also a milestone financial decision in any homeowner’s life. Choosing whether to buy or sell a home depends on\[…\] - September 23, 2016 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-does-property-value-determine-when-to-buy-or-sell) [![What is a Smart Home?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/what_is_a_smart_home.jpg?width=810&name=what_is_a_smart_home.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-is-a-smart-home) # [What is a Smart Home?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-is-a-smart-home) With the increasingly rapid progress of technology, every sector of our lives is being improved and built on with the consumer in mind. These technological advances are starting to make their way into residential real estate and our homes. Houses that utilize this state-of-the-art technology and devices have been coined “smart homes”. A smart home\[…\] - August 05, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [design](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/design), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [Luxury Homes](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/luxury-homes) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-is-a-smart-home) [![What Affects Your Property Value?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Property_value.jpg?width=810&name=Property_value.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-affects-your-property-value) # [What Affects Your Property Value?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-affects-your-property-value) For anyone who is looking to sell a home, it is always important to get the most on your return in a timely manner. There are many reasons that can cause your property value to fluctuate. Sometimes, homeowners can invest fortunes in unnecessary improvements that ultimately have no positive influence on the home’s value. To make sure you fully\[…\] - June 22, 2016 - [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [long island housing market](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/long-island-housing-market) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-affects-your-property-value) [![How to Increase Commercial and Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-126864063.jpg?width=810&name=ThinkstockPhotos-126864063.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-value) # [How to Increase Commercial and Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-value) Despite the uncertainty of the real estate market, there are simple, proven steps anyone can take to increase the property value of either commercial or residential real estate. - January 14, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [commercial property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-value) --- [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) ### Blog Search ### Recent Posts [![Click Here to Join our Newsletter](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e) ### Topics - [residential real estate (65)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate) - [commercial real estate (48)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) - [Buying (40)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying) - [Tips (36)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) - [Renting (23)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting) - [Selling (20)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling) - [Mortgage (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage) - [commercial property (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property) - [lease (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease) - [office (14)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/office) - [Finance (13)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance) - [buying a house (12)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) ### Follow Us Find helpful blogs of both residential and commercial real estate on Long Island. 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