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First Source Appraisal, Inc.
4.7(
164
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Serving Montclair, 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."
Conf Room
building
building
Building
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
154 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Very friendly, punctual (I will never work with people not on time). He kept his word on the report being done in 5 business days. He contacted me to make sure I received the report, which I appreciate. I'd definitely recommend John and would use him again if I need another appraisal!"
Front/street view
Views, location, custom homes, upgrades
Some of the views
Back of home
Master BR of one of the homes

+14

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
5.0(
55
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable about appraisals. Was available within a few days of our first contact and arrived on time to the properties. One of the rental properties' tenants was abrasive and obnoxious but Carlton maintained his composure."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
22 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.

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.

In most cases, you can expect home automation to boost your home value. This technology makes the homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable, and some provide increased safety and protection. Buyers will likely recognize value in security systems and utility monitors, as well as comfort-focused upgrades that save on electric bills while keeping interior rooms at the desired temperature and humidity. On average, you can expect a 50% and 75% return on investment on home automation services, and potentially even more if the automation reduces homeowner’s insurance.

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.

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

The Montclair, CA homeowners’ guide to property appraisals

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