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Ballew & Company
3.5(
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Serving Escalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Rebecca was wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable and helpful. She kept me informed and updated during the entire process of the appraisal on my property. Besides being professional, Rebecca is a very nice person with warmth, understanding and humor. I would definitely recommend Ballew and company Personally I will use Rebecca with any future transactions or needs that may arise"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Action Appraisal Services
5.0(
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Serving Escalon, 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!

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

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.

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

A comprehensive smart home system can be really attractive to buyers and increase the value of your property. Components such as a smart security system, smart lawn and garden systems, and smart appliances can all drive up the value of your property.

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