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Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
180
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bell, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"This was an appraisal of a older condominium unit in a gated Southern California beach community for a trust administration. Unusual in that Penny did not have access to interior of the unit she had to appraise. She was very thorough in her research of the complex, and inspected a similar unit that was on the market, in addition to reviewing prior sales records and condition of the unit she appraised. Her comps were very good and it was clear that she'd done her due diligence to discern the appropriate sales, given the three different areas of buildout in the complex. She made a balanced and fair valuation of the property which was important for me to have as the Trustee, and reported on her considerations in good detail."
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James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bell, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Angi is like a crazy one night stand that won't go away once she gets your number but the appraiser was very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and responsive."
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Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser
4.7(
180
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bell, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Randy was very helpful in appraising our property for us, and was prompt in writing the report. He is very knowledgeable, and his fees were reasonable. Thanks Randy!"
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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
5.0(
55
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bell, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable about appraisals. Was available within a few days of our first contact and arrived on time to the properties. One of the rental properties' tenants was abrasive and obnoxious but Carlton maintained his composure."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
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Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bell, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Got three referrals and decided on one. Richard Pease came out at a convenient time for us and was able to give us a detailed appraisal the following day. He was professional, polite, pleasant, and informative."
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Appraise IT
4.4(
41
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bell, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and completed the appraisal in the time she promised. We were highly impressed with her work and would recommend Appraise It to anyone needing a competent appraiser."
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gabrielle Mellott
5.0(
16
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Bell, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Her 25+ years experience as a property appraiser was a parent. Excellent communication skills, answered all my questions, and still has enthusiasm for the work that she does."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

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.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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