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Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Montebello, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"This was an appraisal of a older condominium unit in a gated Southern California beach community for a trust administration. Unusual in that Penny did not have access to interior of the unit she had to appraise. She was very thorough in her research of the complex, and inspected a similar unit that was on the market, in addition to reviewing prior sales records and condition of the unit she appraised. Her comps were very good and it was clear that she'd done her due diligence to discern the appropriate sales, given the three different areas of buildout in the complex. She made a balanced and fair valuation of the property which was important for me to have as the Trustee, and reported on her considerations in good detail."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Montebello, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Angi is like a crazy one night stand that won't go away once she gets your number but the appraiser was very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and responsive."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser
4.7(
180
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Montebello, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I needed to have a fair and unbiased appraisal by a certified appraiser to assess property values as of the date of my mother's passing. I spoke with Randy and by the answers he gave to my questions, I determined he was the right professional to engage with. His reports were consistent in methodology, clearly explained in each category, and well accepted by my estate attorney for the exercise. Beyond that, he was professional with his dealings with me and did not hesitate to take the necessary time to ensure I understood the appraisal contents."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Coastal Real Estate Solutions
4.9(
8
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Montebello, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a home appraisal so I contacted Coastal Real Estate Solutions and Spoke to Mark Watcher. I scheduled the appraisal for a Saturday and by the following Thursday the report was completed. Mark was very efficient and I would highly recommend Coastal Real Estate Solutions to anybody who needs a home appraisal."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bridge Appraisal
5.0(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Montebello, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Pat Sullivan Appraisal is a family-owned real estate appraisal practice servicing Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties. Pat has over twenty years of experience appraising real estate, offering services that specialize in complex and high-end properties, while offering friendly services to all real property types and subtypes. Reliability, communication, and high-quality reports are the cornerstone of our practice. Pat is always directly accessible to clients for consultation. You can reach Pat directly at 805 815 5052.

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Luxury Estates
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

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.

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