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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Montebello - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
183
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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for James Beggs
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

"I had Mr. James Beggs appraised one of my properties first and see how he does. I needed the step up in basis appraisal done right away so i would have the report before taxes were to be due in April. Mr. Beggs was able to do the appraisal right away, he arrived on time for our appointment to meet with him, explained my options on the appraisals and had the appraisal report within a few days. I was happy that he was able to do it right away and I was satisfied of his work so i requested him to do my other two properties as well. I requested for him to send me an online and a hard copy report of the appraisals and he did. Im a happy and a thankful client. Thanks Mr. Beggs and thank you too Home Advisor! This is my second time i used this site."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser
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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Michael M. Oshiro - Certified Real Estate Appraiser
Michael M. Oshiro - Certified Real Estate Appraiser
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Montebello, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"Mike was prompt, professional, friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to get an appraisal completed for us very quickly. He communicated with me during the process and came through for my clients! We were highly satisfied with his service!"
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
EZ Appraisals
5.0(
9
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Montebello, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

"I recently had a property appraised and was very pleased with the entire experience. George was professional, punctual, and thorough in evaluating the home. He took the time to answer my questions, explained the process clearly, and delivered the report within the expected timeframe. He felt fair, detailed, and well-supported by market data. I appreciate his expertise and would absolutely recommend his services to others needing a reliable and objective property valuation."
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

The differences between market value and appraised value depend on the local market, so they can match, or either one can be higher than the other. In a “seller’s market,” where there is an abundance of buyers, market value will likely sit higher than the appraised value because there’s more demand for the low inventory of homes. In a “buyer’s market,” where there are more homes than there are buyers, the market value is more likely to sit below the appraised value to entice buyers.

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

Costs depend on the property size, audit complexity, and whether additional testing (e.g., blower door) is included.

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.

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.

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