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West Coast Appraisers
4.8(
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Appraisal - General

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Offers commercial services

West Coast Appraisers, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rapid Appraisal Ordering Inc.
5.0(
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Appraisal - General

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Rapid Appraisal Ordering Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Philip Wallace Appraisal Services
New to Angi
Appraisal - General

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Philip Wallace Appraisal Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 hrs
Appraisals By Linda
0.0(
2
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Appraisal - General

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Appraisals By Linda\n\nHave been in the appraisal business for over 17 years, but recently established my new business in 2002 as Appraisals By Linda, approved with most banks. With over 17 years experience we have performed over 10, 000 appraisals with an outstanding record for service and satisfaction. Appraisals By Linda is also a Member of the Better Business Bureau and properly licensed by the State of California for all work performed. Working close with all our clients to ensure the best appraisal possible. When you're in need of a top professional, call Appraisals By Linda.

DW Appraisal
New to Angi
Appraisal - General

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Abandy & Associates Appraisal Services
0.0(
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Appraisal - General

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

Appraisals are not mandatory but are helpful for pricing accuracy and negotiation purposes.

The cost to appraise a home depends on the type. Common types include:

  • Single-family homes: $300–$400

  • FHA or VA single-family homes: $400–$500

  • Condominium: $300–$500

  • Multi-family home: $500–$1,000

  • Apartment building: $1,500–$3,000

  • Commercial properties: $1,400–$10,000

  • Raw land: $1,000–$8,000

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

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.

You can be present during a home appraisal, but it’s best to stay out of the appraiser’s way. Make yourself available, but don’t engage or interrupt, and don’t discuss value or your target sales price. If possible, have your agent present in the house instead of being present yourself.

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