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Silicon Valley Pioneer Appraisal Services
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Customers say: True professional

"I'm writing to follow up on my recent experience with Jake Min from Silicon Valley Pioneer Real Estate. His appraisal of my rental property exceeded my expectations in several key areas. First, the comprehensiveness of the report was remarkable. It went far beyond a simple valuation, offering detailed insights into the property's condition, market comparables, and potential areas for improvement. This level of detail will be invaluable as I plan future investments and maintenance for the property. Second, Jake's professionalism was impeccable. He arrived punctually for the scheduled appointment, conducted himself with utmost courtesy throughout the process, and delivered the appraisal report within three days, as promised. His clear and concise communication ensured a smooth and efficient experience. Beyond the technical aspects, I found Jake to be extremely personable and approachable. He took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly and patiently, explaining complex details"
Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Elmer Gamoning
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Elmer did three separate property appraisals for estate settlement for me. He answered all my questions to my satisfaction .He was punctual in all our appointments. He gave me all the printed copies of the reports after he was done promptly. I would highly recommend him if you need property appraisals."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
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JJR Appraisal Services
New to Angi
Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Hayward, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

JJR Appraisal Services is an appraisal firm founded and managed by Jeffrey Ho and Joseph Schumacher, Certified Residential Appraisers. \n\nPrior to being a real estate appraiser, Jeffrey worked for five years as a corporate lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a major international law firm, and he applies that work ethic to all aspects of his appraisal business. Prior to real estate appraisal, Joseph founded and exited two service businesses, growing the last to over 60 on the team, and understands the importance of understanding and prioritizing clients' needs. As Bay Area property owners and real estate investors themselves as well, both Jeffrey and Joseph bring decades of knowledge.\n\nWe pride ourselves on quality work, fast turnaround times and competitive pricing. We have experience completing appraisals for single family homes, multi-family properties (2-4 units) and condominiums. Contact us today for a free quote - we'd love to help you out with your appraisal needs!

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

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.

Your home insurance company may allow you to use an appraisal instead of an inspection when you apply for coverage. Keep in mind that despite this, an appraisal is far less detailed than the different types of home inspections available and may not reveal potential risks that you’ll want to know about.

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