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Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
180
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Diamond Bar, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for James Beggs
James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Diamond Bar, 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."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Source Appraisal, Inc.
4.7(
165
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Diamond Bar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The price of the appraisal was timely and I received the appraisal quickly. Damon was very polite and honest. he appraisal gave me a good idea what the property was worth."
Conf Room
building
building
Building
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
128 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Diamond Bar, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
5.0(
55
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Diamond Bar, 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%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crossroad Properties
4.9(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Diamond Bar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Lonnie Apfel responded in a very timely manner when I called and requested a speedy appraisal of my property. Very professional and courteous. Thank you Lonnie for your in-depth market analyst in the value of my property plus the other related advice you gave me. I highly recommend Lonnie Apfel for your real estate needs."
Crossroad Properties
Crossroad Properties
Crossroad Properties
Crossroad Properties
Crossroad Properties

+2

Response time10 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Appraise IT
Appraise IT
4.4(
41
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Diamond Bar, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and completed the appraisal in the time she promised. We were highly impressed with her work and would recommend Appraise It to anyone needing a competent appraiser."
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

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.

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. 

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.

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