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Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals
4.9(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I can highly recommend Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals! Eric did thoroughly professional work & is a kind gentleman indeed. Thank you for such efficient & great work!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Spencer B. Humphrey and Associates
4.1(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"I highly recommend Mr. Humphrey. He saved us on what we thought would be a complicated, drawn out and expensive appraisal. He was smart, thorough, experienced, and knowledgeable. Spencer was accessible and responsive and provided our report as promised within our short timeframe."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Vallance Appraisals
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nancy was very professional, accurate and fast! I had many appraisals done in my properties thru the years and she has been the best by far. I highly recommend her!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blaylock Transport
4.7(
14
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and Robert arrived on time and quickly got to work loading up our things from the first stop into their truck after introductions. We had an anxious dog who was a little nervous about the move and they also made sure to ask her name and greet her. After we loaded up the first house we all made our way to the second residence where the bulk of the items were stored in the garage. Tim and Robert came with all of the right supplies and were able to load up 4 dressers, 2 queen beds, many bed frames, and a plethora of boxes and other odd shaped items. They were friendly to everyone they met at each stop and made sure to ask when unsure of what was staying or going. Once at the final stop they swiftly unloaded everything and all furniture and houses remained in one piece and unscathed! We had a great experience with Tim and Robert and will be sure to recommend them to anyone we come into contact with. It really was a pleasure to work with them.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

In most cases, no, a seller cannot negotiate after an appraisal if they signed an offer agreement. The only exception would be if there was a contingency in the offer that stated that the offer acceptance was contingent on the appraisal amount. If that’s the case, the seller can negotiate a higher sale price to match the appraised amount. If the appraised amount comes in below the sale price, both sides have to agree to negotiate, but there may be no other option since the buyer’s lender might not approve the higher amount.

Appraisals do not come with warranties but are considered accurate at the time of assessment. Market changes can affect values.

Fresh baseboards can increase a home’s value because they refresh the look of your walls. This can make a good impression on buyers and potentially boost your home’s resale value. This is particularly helpful if your existing baseboards are in bad shape, which can age the look of your walls. 

Consider also investing in the cost to install shoe molding for an extra-polished look that can further boost resale value.

A fireplace can increase a home's value by as much as 12%, with some reports indicating that homes with fireplaces list for around 13% more than the median sale price. Fireplaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, adding a charm that many homebuyers find desirable. The actual return on investment depends on the fireplace's size, type, and material.

However, a fireplace can detract from a property's value if it is unusable, not up to code, or in need of immediate repairs. The type of fireplace also matters; custom electric fireplaces and inserts can add value, while freestanding units that can be removed have less impact.

Mortgage underwriting is often the next step after an appraisal, and this process can take anywhere from a week to a month or more. The timeline depends on the mortgage lender’s requirements, how quickly the buyer gets the required documentation to their lender, and whether there are any issues during the underwriting process.

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