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Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"This was an appraisal of a older condominium unit in a gated Southern California beach community for a trust administration. Unusual in that Penny did not have access to interior of the unit she had to appraise. She was very thorough in her research of the complex, and inspected a similar unit that was on the market, in addition to reviewing prior sales records and condition of the unit she appraised. Her comps were very good and it was clear that she'd done her due diligence to discern the appropriate sales, given the three different areas of buildout in the complex. She made a balanced and fair valuation of the property which was important for me to have as the Trustee, and reported on her considerations in good detail."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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First Source Appraisal, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a trustee of an estate I am overwhelmed with all of the frustrating hoops I need to jump through, the confusion, the lack of response from different agencies. But one thing went right: the appraisal of real property by Damon. Prompt and reasonable."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
154 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Beggs
4.9(
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Angi is like a crazy one night stand that won't go away once she gets your number but the appraiser was very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and responsive."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jeanine was prompt, pleasant, and professional. She measured and photographed all aspects of the property. Appraisal report was prompt as promised. Would recommend this service."
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+14

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I are thrilled by the service we received from Appraising LA. We needed an appraisal in a very short turn around time and not only did they perform the service within record time, but they even went out on a Sunday to inspect the property in order to meet our deadline. They also offered the best price of any appraiser we contacted. We highly recommend Appraising LA and would definitely use them again.

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SIMMONS STREET, INC.
5.0(
4
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick did a great job with my home appraisal. Professional, knowledgable, and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend. He was also able to turn the report around quickly and answered any question I had right away."
Response time50 mins
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

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.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

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. 

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