I will offer this little bit of info. The northeast portion of Garland houses generally are about $165/foot. IE sub $300k. I am only aware because I plan to move there around the end of the year. Therefore saying your home needs $15,000 worth of work you are looking in the $280,000 range. I recommend that you do your own research for instance try realtor.com type in your address and it will give you an idea of its value. Scroll towards the bottom of the page there is a section that shows homes values nearby you. Some even on your street usually. At least you will be prepared. Then speak to a local realtor they can usually make a pretty good guesstimate of what you are looking at as far as price.

Agree with you Carol. Ive had mine appraised by a professional and they are well below the fair market value price of my home. Unless they factor everything factor in which they do not, they should not to be able to throw out wild guesses at peoples property as this can be a potential turn off to buyers.

Thanks for the resource Lori!