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Fleener Services
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Iâ ve worked with Robert on many occasions and have had a great experience with him over the years. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He takes the time to do his due diligence before his reports. Iâ ve built a relationship with him over more than a decade based on mutual respect, integrity, and trust. Iâ d highly recommend him for any and all of your real estate appraisal needs."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Silicon Valley Pioneer Appraisal Services
4.8(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: True professional

"Jake Min, is thorough and extremely professional. I hired Jake for 3 properties for Real Estate Appraisal and would definitely hire him again. Thank you Jake!"
Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mission Group Appraisal
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff Kabatznick was a real pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable about the appraisal process, and is very enthusiastic about his work. He is extremely thorough and meticulous, and strives to do the the best work possible. By the end of the project, he knew more about my house, neighborhood, and market conditions than almost anyone else I could imagine. He is easily available to answer any questions or address any concerns, and is extremely conscientious about his work. Furthermore, he is just a really nice and friendly guy. I would recommend him strongly for any appraisal work."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

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 new gravel driveway—and accompanying landscaping around it—can boost your curb appeal and overall property value. On average, a newly paved driveway can boost your property value by 5–10%.

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, in most cases, finishing a basement is worth the cost. The project adds valuable, usable square footage to your home and typically provides a return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 75%. For example, an average basement refinishing project costing $32,000 could add between $22,400 and $24,000 to your property's value. The final value added depends on factors like your location, the quality of materials and workmanship, and the features you include, such as a living space, bedroom, or bathroom. To be officially counted in your home's total square footage, the finished space must comply with all local building codes, including requirements for points of egress. However, in areas prone to flooding, a finished basement might be seen as a liability by potential buyers and could potentially decrease your home's value.

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.

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