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Last update on May 21, 2026

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Avatar for First Source Appraisal, Inc.
First Source Appraisal, Inc.
4.7(
165
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The appraiser was on time to inspect. And the report came back timely."
Conf Room
building
building
Building
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elmer Gamoning
5.0(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Elmer was very professional on my land appraisal. He made two trips to the planning department in order to determine the highest and best use of my land based on San Jose's zoning and building requirements. Elmer was very easy to contact by phone. He always answered his phone or readily called me back. I would gladly use him to do any future appraisals."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avion Insights
4.0(
22
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Johnny V was wonderful to work with and I received my appraisal in less than one week. I would definitely recommend Avion Insights for all your appraisal needs."
Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Certify Appraisal
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charlie was great to work with. Most of the time appraisers will get an order to do an appraisal and call you in the next few days. Charlie called right away and we were able to schedule an appointment for the very next day. I really appreciated his timeliness, especially right before a holiday. Within 2 days, the appraisal report was complete! Charlie was also very easy to talk with and listened intently to various items that would accurately reflect the value of the property."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Firstsum Inc.
5.0(
17
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I used David for a family trust appraisal. He was very sensitive to my needs and I deeply appreciated his professionalism. Please consider him for you next appraisal."
La Jolla Home
Recently appraised!
Recently Appraised home
Recently Appraised
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Theresa Davis, Real Living Prime Properties
5.0(
8
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

"The whole transaction went off without a hitch. We sold our property in Austin, Texas and purchased a duplex in San Diego soon after. Theresa kept in touch with our selling agent, kept us informed and managed the whole process beautifully. I was impressed with how knowledgeable she was regarding real estate law and procedure. Theresa is very hard working and thorough and I would not hesitate to use her again."
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The average cost for a home or property appraisal is about $355, with prices typically ranging from $250 to $500. The final cost is influenced by several factors, including the property's size, age, location, and how it compares to other homes in the area. Appraisals for larger, older, or non-conforming properties often cost more. While a single-family home appraisal usually costs between $300 and $400, appraising a multi-family home can range from $500 to $1,000 due to its increased size and complexity.

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.

The condition and appearance of your yard can affect your home appraisal value. A well-maintained, attractive yard with curb appeal adds to a property’s value, while an overgrown, messy, poorly maintained yard can hurt your home’s appraisal. Even small cosmetic improvements to your yard, like adding mulch, trimming trees, and cleaning out plant beds, can help your appraisal value.

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.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

The El Cajon, CA homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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