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West Coast Appraisal Services
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

I am a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser providing valuations for over 25 years providing a variety of appraisal products for a variety of residential property types: Single family homes, manufactured/modular homes, homes on acreage sites (with and without growing improvements), and sites with up to four residential dwelling units. I can provide current or "retrospective" values (dates in the past for "date of death" or "prior to disaster" appraisals). The valuation product you need, the complexity of the property type, and the valuation "as of" date do all affect the appraisal cost. I do NOT provide appraisal services for commercial properties or “mixed use” properties (properties that have both a residential use and a commercial use, like a dwelling unit above a store). Call, text, or email me to discuss the product type that meets your needs at a price point that is in your budget. Leslyn Georgis. West Coast Appraisal Services. 209-652-0048. [email protected]. \n

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Xpress Valuations
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Xpress Valuations , 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.

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Real Estate Agents FAQs, answered by experts

Modular homes can go up or down in value depending on a few factors. In areas where real estate is appreciating, the value of modular homes is likely to increase, and vice versa. Additionally, the value of modular homes depends partially on the area. In cities where every other home is stick-built, modular homes might be considered a functional obsolescence, in which case they could be less desirable and go down in value. In either case, though, modular homes can still be a good investment, especially since they provide housing at a lower upfront cost.

A new gravel driveway—and accompanying landscaping around it—can boost your curb appeal and overall property value. On average, a newly paved driveway can boost your property value by 5–10%.

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.

In most cases, installing a tennis court on your property will drive up your property taxes. Property taxes are determined, in part, based on improvements made to your property, which includes anything with a permanent foundation. Since most home tennis courts include a large concrete foundation, your property taxes will likely increase following the installation. A general rule of thumb is that if your project requires permits—like for a foundation or fencing for a tennis court—then your property taxes will be affected.

A property valuation, sometimes called a comparative market analysis or CMA, provides a real estate expert’s opinion on how much your property will sell for. It takes many things into consideration, like the condition and location of the home, but ultimately, all that matters for a property valuation is what a buyer might be willing to pay for the property. An appraisal is more concerned with determining the value. A valuation is to estimate what you’ll get for a property, while an appraisal helps a lender establish loan-to-value ratios and loan amounts.

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