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Fisher Appraisals
4.5(
63
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Chuck Fisher did an appraisal on my deceased mother's house. He was on time for the appointment, was friendly, and professional. I had the report in about four days which was fine with me. His price was reasonable and fair compared to a few others I spoke to. His report gave me an appraised value as of the date of death as well as a current value which was a few months after the death. Another appraiser wanted to charge a lot extra for the two values. I think Mr. Fisher did a thorough and fair appraisal."
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Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Elmer Gamoning
5.0(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Elmer was very professional on my land appraisal. He made two trips to the planning department in order to determine the highest and best use of my land based on San Jose's zoning and building requirements. Elmer was very easy to contact by phone. He always answered his phone or readily called me back. I would gladly use him to do any future appraisals."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avion Insights
4.0(
22
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Johnny V was wonderful to work with and I received my appraisal in less than one week. I would definitely recommend Avion Insights for all your appraisal needs."
Response time1 day
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Firstsum Inc.
5.0(
17
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I used David for a family trust appraisal. He was very sensitive to my needs and I deeply appreciated his professionalism. Please consider him for you next appraisal."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.

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