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

In business since 1990

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"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
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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

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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.

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

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 there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

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