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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Chula Vista - Updated Nov 2026

Elmer Gamoning
5.0(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Elmer was very professional on my land appraisal. He made two trips to the planning department in order to determine the highest and best use of my land based on San Jose's zoning and building requirements. Elmer was very easy to contact by phone. He always answered his phone or readily called me back. I would gladly use him to do any future appraisals."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avion Insights
4.0(
22
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Johnny V was wonderful to work with and I received my appraisal in less than one week. I would definitely recommend Avion Insights for all your appraisal needs."
Response time1 day
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Certify Appraisal
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charlie was great to work with. Most of the time appraisers will get an order to do an appraisal and call you in the next few days. Charlie called right away and we were able to schedule an appointment for the very next day. I really appreciated his timeliness, especially right before a holiday. Within 2 days, the appraisal report was complete! Charlie was also very easy to talk with and listened intently to various items that would accurately reflect the value of the property."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Firstsum Inc.
5.0(
17
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I used David for a family trust appraisal. He was very sensitive to my needs and I deeply appreciated his professionalism. Please consider him for you next appraisal."
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Recently Appraised home
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Theresa Davis, Real Living Prime Properties
5.0(
8
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

"The whole transaction went off without a hitch. We sold our property in Austin, Texas and purchased a duplex in San Diego soon after. Theresa kept in touch with our selling agent, kept us informed and managed the whole process beautifully. I was impressed with how knowledgeable she was regarding real estate law and procedure. Theresa is very hard working and thorough and I would not hesitate to use her again."
Theresa Davis
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

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. 

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.

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

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.

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