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Signature Appraisals
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Browns Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

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With over 15 years of experience helping both homeowners and lenders, I can help with any appraisal services you may require! Whether it is insurance, property tax, settlements, or real estate, I make it as easy as possible for the homeowner. For a knowledgeable, quick and easy service done right the first time, please call today! I can not wait to add you to the family of satisfied consumers!

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Sarah Downey Appraisals
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Browns Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Sarah Downey Appraisals is a real estate appraisal specialist serving Grass Valley and the surrounding area. Our professionals treat your home with the respect it deserves and we guarantee you the most accurate appraisal value possible. We are professional, friendly, and courteous, and we offer very reasonable rates. If you have any questions before or after the appraisal, don't hesitate to ask. Once you are a customer, we are available any time you need additional consultation. Give us a call today.

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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

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.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

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