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Appraisals by Silvana
4.5(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Sylvanna was a very pleasant person to deal with. She did the appraisal and e-mailed the document to us very quickly, as she had promised. Unfortunately, we disagree with her assessment. We have a 20 x 30 shop with attached RV-port that she felt was "personal property" and therefore was not used to determine the property value. There's no way this permanent building on a cement slab would be taken/moved when we sell."
Response time4 hrs
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals
4.9(
23
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I can highly recommend Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals! Eric did thoroughly professional work & is a kind gentleman indeed. Thank you for such efficient & great work!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ballew & Company
3.5(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vallance Appraisals
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nancy was very professional, accurate and fast! I had many appraisals done in my properties thru the years and she has been the best by far. I highly recommend her!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Horizon Appraisals
4.0(
43
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron responded immediately to my inquiry about an appraiser, we set a date and Aaron was both on time and very professional. He let me know when the appraisal would be ready and he produced a quality report with pictures, maps., and a detailed analysis. I would definitely recommend him to my friends."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
San Francisco Bay Area Appraisers
4.8(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Fairfield, 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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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

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.

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.

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