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

Serving Ojai, 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
Avatar for Appraising LA
Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ojai, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Got three referrals and decided on one. Richard Pease came out at a convenient time for us and was able to give us a detailed appraisal the following day. He was professional, polite, pleasant, and informative."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Appraisal School
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ojai, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time4 hrs
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Gabrielle Mellott
5.0(
16
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ojai, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Her 25+ years experience as a property appraiser was a parent. Excellent communication skills, answered all my questions, and still has enthusiasm for the work that she does."
Response time50 mins
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bridge Appraisal
5.0(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ojai, 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.

Complex High-end
Luxury Estates
Local Expertise
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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The Pinkston Group, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ojai, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

LA Valuations is committed to excellence in every aspect of real estate valuation. For 31 years and counting , we have been upholding 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. From studio condominiums to 20,000 plus sqft luxury estates we can help you in your valuation needs. However, we do not appraise mobile homes. \n

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Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ojai, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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US Home Developers Inc
4.5(
587
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ojai, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted US Home Develops for our two stories home remodeling project (kitchen, floorings, open new windows, replace front door, interior door, patio doors, fireplace, retexture, paintings). Belle, the project manger, came out to look at the project, take measurements, provide us the design and pricing/proposal. I had great experience with Belle. She is amazing, on time, very professional and knowledgeable. She explained through the process, listened to what I wanted, took measurements and gave ideas what would look best. She then worked on the design and called me to set up zoom meeting to show us the design for our kitchen, dining and living room. I had a chance to discuss through our project in details with Belle during the zoom meeting as she is very patient and knowledgeable. She put a lot of effort for her customer. She spent at lease two zoom meetings with me (each last about 1 hour) and very responsive. Belle had multiple phone calls with me to answer/address all questions I had. She was also informative about progress to when the proposal will be ready. I received the details proposal in writtings. We have not moved forward yet as the price is border of our budget. Although, I just wanted to share my great experience with Belle, an amazing person to work with."
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

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.

The average cost for a home or property appraisal is about $355, with prices typically ranging from $250 to $500. The final cost is influenced by several factors, including the property's size, age, location, and how it compares to other homes in the area. Appraisals for larger, older, or non-conforming properties often cost more. While a single-family home appraisal usually costs between $300 and $400, appraising a multi-family home can range from $500 to $1,000 due to its increased size and complexity.

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.

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.

Yes, installing a tennis court can be a worthwhile home improvement project that adds value to your property. The potential increase in value can range from $20,000 to $150,000, and in some cases, the return on investment can cover more than 60% of the installation cost. However, the impact on value heavily depends on the size of your property. For homes with multiple acres, a tennis court is often a valuable amenity. In contrast, for homes on smaller lots, installing a court can decrease the property's value because it consumes a significant portion of the usable yard space. It's crucial to consider your property size and the remaining usable yard before proceeding.

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