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Action Appraisal Services
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

With 19+ years experience, there's no better choice for your next appraisal than Action Appraisal Services. I have performed over 10,000 appraisals covering all of Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Stanislaus County and San Joaquin County. I have vast geographical knowledge and continue to improve with yearly continuing education to ensure USPAP compliance as well as cutting edge technology to deliver credible appraisals in a timely manner. State Certified and FHA approved. Call Today!

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Allied Business Services
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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Allied Business Services, is a real estate valuation firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make.

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Yes, the age of your home can impact its value. However, age is just one of many factors that will have an effect. An older home may be perceived as needing more work and maintenance, but if you’ve kept up with repairs or done any renovations, this will increase its value. Buyers will also consider the size of the house, location, and how nearby homes are priced. Lastly, value also depends on whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

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. 

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