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Melville Appraisal
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

Melville Appraisal is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\nEach report includes a custom search of the subject property.MLS CMA radius search of 1-2 miles for the last year of active, pending, contingent and sale properties. The MLS CMA and the search data is exported from the MLS and placed in the report to create a market conditions form. Eight statistical charts and scatter graphs to show current trend lines of market conditions. This is what sets my appraisal work apart from other companies and being a Real Estate Appraiser since 1986 and a licensed Calif Real Estate Broker owner since 1980 to the present. \n\n

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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JJR Appraisal Services
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

JJR Appraisal Services is an appraisal firm founded and managed by Jeffrey Ho and Joseph Schumacher, Certified Residential Appraisers. \n\nPrior to being a real estate appraiser, Jeffrey worked for five years as a corporate lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a major international law firm, and he applies that work ethic to all aspects of his appraisal business. Prior to real estate appraisal, Joseph founded and exited two service businesses, growing the last to over 60 on the team, and understands the importance of understanding and prioritizing clients' needs. As Bay Area property owners and real estate investors themselves as well, both Jeffrey and Joseph bring decades of knowledge.\n\nWe pride ourselves on quality work, fast turnaround times and competitive pricing. We have experience completing appraisals for single family homes, multi-family properties (2-4 units) and condominiums. Contact us today for a free quote - we'd love to help you out with your appraisal needs!

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Wilkins Appraisal Services
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Rick Wilkins has extensive appraisal experience in Santa Cruz County, starting in 1981. He is also currently licensed as a real estate broker; licensed since 1986. He was a partner/owner/managing broker of an office, located in Soquel & Aptos, with 15 licensed sales agents. He has appraised every type of residential property throughout Santa Cruz County.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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American Homes Appraisal
4.5(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason did a fast, thorough job at a great price. I got the written appraisal back in two days! Way faster than the other appraisers I ve used in the past. You won t be disappointed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JET Appraisal Services, LLC
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.\nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. \nOur distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of the market combined with years of experience is what makes us true professionals. \nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

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