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Peter M. Cella & Associates
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"Peter's appraisal was professional and timely, and his efforts are greatly appreciated. I am attempting to sponsor 5 Ukrainian friends to come to the US under the Uniting for Ukraine program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requries a recent official appraisal from a licensed appraiser to be able to validate an asset like my rental property in San Mateo County. Peter was extremely efficient, helpful, and produced a professional product on short notice."
Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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JJR Appraisal Services
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Atherton, 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!

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

Yes, installing a tennis court can be a worthwhile home improvement project that adds value to your property. The potential increase in value can range from $20,000 to $150,000, and in some cases, the return on investment can cover more than 60% of the installation cost. However, the impact on value heavily depends on the size of your property. For homes with multiple acres, a tennis court is often a valuable amenity. In contrast, for homes on smaller lots, installing a court can decrease the property's value because it consumes a significant portion of the usable yard space. It's crucial to consider your property size and the remaining usable yard before proceeding.

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

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