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Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
180
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Serving Orange County, 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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+23

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First Source Appraisal, Inc.
4.7(
164
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Serving Orange County, 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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James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Serving Orange County, 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."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jeanine was prompt, pleasant, and professional. She measured and photographed all aspects of the property. Appraisal report was prompt as promised. Would recommend this service."
Front/street view
Views, location, custom homes, upgrades
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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 Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed an appraisal completed within a very short amount of time and Carlton delivered. He completed my home appraisal within a day. I really appreciate his professional and pleasant demeanor and his timely response to my request."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alan Partch
5.0(
11
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had a family member pass away. My CPA said I needed an appraisal on some properties. Alan was able to help me out with a quick appraisal on a home and he was able to refer an appraiser on a commercial property located in a distant city. His work was fast and fairly priced and his referral to a distant location helped me immensely. I would use him again."
Great Appraiser
Appraised Property
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Serving Orange County, 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
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Avatar for Paul Marchi Appraisal - PM Realty Advisors
Paul Marchi Appraisal - PM Realty Advisors
4.9(
6
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Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am a real estate agent. I have known Paul Marchi for over 20 years. He is highly skilled in commercial and residential real estate appraisals. I highly recommend this company."
Laguna View Condo
Stacked Flat Condos
Modern Condos
Coastal Condos
Townhomes

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Yes, home appraisers look at your windows when appraising your property to determine the market value of your home. They’ll factor in the type of windows, quality, condition, whether or not there are screens covering the windows, frame materials, size, insulation, and more to come up with an unbiased property assessment.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

In most cases, selling a home in as-is condition will lead to a sale price that’s somewhere between 10% and 30% lower than normal. However, it’s often worthwhile to sell at a loss because the alternative would be to pay for the repairs yourself, which could end up costing you more. Even if they didn’t, selling as-is saves you from the time and energy you’d spend coordinating the repairs.

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.

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.

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