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Advantage Appraisals
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bryan Lynch with Advantage Appraisals was responsive and professional. Sincerely appreciate his knowledge, expertise and the thorough report he provided. Happy to have found an appraiser to use now and in the future and also to refer to friends and family. I highly recommend Bryan and Advantage Appraisals."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Appraiser CA
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have hired Shan off and on for about 15 years. He has appraised land, income properties, large apartment properties and residential homes for me. He is experienced, talented, and professional. He is also very reliable. I continue to rely on his services currently and am happy to recommend his appraisal services."
Home Appraisal
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peiffer Appraisals
4.9(
21
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently used Peiffer Appraisals to have my house and rental property appraised for tax purposes. David was easy to get ahold of and was able to schedule the inspections for the same week. Both appraisals seemed very reasonable and I was happy with the values. He was easy to talk to, answered all my questions, and sent me the report very quickly. I would definitely use his services again and will recommend him to any friends or family needing an appraisal too."
Carmichael
Rio Linda
Colfax
Auburn
Sacramento

+45

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Ballew & Company
3.5(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Rebecca was wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable and helpful. She kept me informed and updated during the entire process of the appraisal on my property. Besides being professional, Rebecca is a very nice person with warmth, understanding and humor. I would definitely recommend Ballew and company Personally I will use Rebecca with any future transactions or needs that may arise"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This Warranty company is the best. I have properties and I used several warranties companies in the Pass. Choice never, I repeat never try to play the blaming game or find the littlest excuse not to do the job. Three words: They are excellent’"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

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.

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