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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great. Reported late Fri PM. Lone Star Appliance contacted me Monday AM, and came to appt. Tue PM as scheduled. Tech. was knowledge, and professional, advising the process. Choice Home Warranty (CHW) would advise how it would go forward. Wed. PM CHW made a cash settlement offerer. I did not want new unit. Claim manager advised the reason for cash offer was due to no brand name part available. We came to an agreement to replace the dishwasher. I investigated for several days, and new unit ordered yesterday, and being installed tomorrow. The settlement was fair. This is the 3rd appliance CHW has replaced over 5 years and 2 properties. I do and have recommended Choice Home Warranty."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Justin Gentry, Appraiser
0.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Allow Justin & Rayleane Gentry of Justin Gentry, Appraiser, to perform your next residential appraisals for Real Estate. You can use these appraisals for purchases, refinancing and private mortgage insurance removal. Appraisals are also required for FHA loans, divorces, and estate settlements. \n \nCall Justin or Rayleane today to schedule your appointment! \n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Xpress Valuations
0.5(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Xpress Valuations , is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

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.

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.

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

Around 1-2 weeks, including inspection and reporting time for an official evaluation.

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