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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Costa Mesa - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"This was an appraisal of a older condominium unit in a gated Southern California beach community for a trust administration. Unusual in that Penny did not have access to interior of the unit she had to appraise. She was very thorough in her research of the complex, and inspected a similar unit that was on the market, in addition to reviewing prior sales records and condition of the unit she appraised. Her comps were very good and it was clear that she'd done her due diligence to discern the appropriate sales, given the three different areas of buildout in the complex. She made a balanced and fair valuation of the property which was important for me to have as the Trustee, and reported on her considerations in good detail."
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+23

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for James Beggs
James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Angi is like a crazy one night stand that won't go away once she gets your number but the appraiser was very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and responsive."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for NorthStar Appraisal Services
NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jeanine was prompt, pleasant, and professional. She measured and photographed all aspects of the property. Appraisal report was prompt as promised. Would recommend this service."
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 Views, location, custom homes, upgrades
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 Back of home
 Master BR of one of the homes

+14

Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
5.0(
55
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable about appraisals. Was available within a few days of our first contact and arrived on time to the properties. One of the rental properties' tenants was abrasive and obnoxious but Carlton maintained his composure."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Alan Partch
Alan Partch
5.0(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had a family member pass away. My CPA said I needed an appraisal on some properties. Alan was able to help me out with a quick appraisal on a home and he was able to refer an appraiser on a commercial property located in a distant city. His work was fast and fairly priced and his referral to a distant location helped me immensely. I would use him again."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Appraising LA
Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Got three referrals and decided on one. Richard Pease came out at a convenient time for us and was able to give us a detailed appraisal the following day. He was professional, polite, pleasant, and informative."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Paul Marchi Appraisal - PM Realty Advisors
Paul Marchi Appraisal - PM Realty Advisors
4.9(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am a real estate agent. I have known Paul Marchi for over 20 years. He is highly skilled in commercial and residential real estate appraisals. I highly recommend this company."
Laguna View Condo
Stacked Flat Condos
Modern Condos
Coastal Condos
Townhomes

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

Yes, home appraisers look at your windows when appraising your property to determine the market value of your home. They’ll factor in the type of windows, quality, condition, whether or not there are screens covering the windows, frame materials, size, insulation, and more to come up with an unbiased property assessment.

Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

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