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Fleener Services
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I work at a law office and contacted Mr. Fleener to do date of death appraisals on 3 properties owned by our (elderly) client after her husband died. I asked Mr. Fleener to make arrangements with our client's niece to view the properties. He is very responsive, punctual and professional, and our client and her niece are very pleased with his work. His turnaround time for producing the final written appraisals was very quick. I will definitely refer him in the future to other clients (and, to anyone else, for that matter!) who require an appraisal."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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San Francisco Bay Area Appraisers
4.8(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Pro: Quick same day service. Detailed and accurate appraisal report. Con: He should state ahead of time the fact the he wants payment before providing the appraisal report. I was expecting a report and an invoice, after agreeing to hire him over the phone, but it took lengthy conversation after the home visit to get him to produce the report. Ultimately all was well but this phone-arguing seemed unnecessary and unprofessional."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Jones Real Estate Appraisal
5.0(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

"Parker did a great job on a complex appraisal of a couple of my units in San Francisco. Super fast 1-day turn-around, which is very rare in this market. Highly recommended for estate related appraisals and always the first appraiser I refer out."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A.Y.S. Appraisal
2.0(
17
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

We provide professional high quality appraisals and exceptional customer service at very competitive rates. We serve the greater bay area for your ease and convenience. \nYou can depend on us for:\nHighest quality appraisal reports that meet or exceed OREA guidelines\nQuick turn-around times when time is of the essence*\nCompetitive pricing to all our valued clients\nHassle-Free, friendly service with a personal touch\nElectronically transmitted reports that save you time and money\n\nWe understand your needs and offer you the security of knowing we are able to meet all your appraisal needs. In addition, we employ the latest technologies to better serve you.\n

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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