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

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"I can’t speak highly enough of Penny Smith as our real estate agent. Her professionalism, knowledge, honesty, integrity, and complex work ethics are very much appreciated and respected. She is detail-oriented, honest, good with people, and has a knack for selling homes. We sold our home one week after it was listed and received $125,000 over asking."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
5.0(
55
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have hired Carlton two times now to complete appraisals for my clients. He is very professional and takes the extra time to talk to you before the appraisal to determine exactly what the job entails. His rates are extremely reasonable. His appraisals are thorough and I my opinion are very reliable which is important when the appraisal is being sent to opposing counsel. I would highly recommend him for any type of real estate appraisal you may need. Marcia Brewer"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"My husband and I worked with John and Heather from NorthStar Appraisal Services to have a property we own appraised. Both of them were incredibly professional and friendly. They walked us through their entire process and answered all of the questions and concerns we had. The report was emailed to me (my preference) in no time at all and was exactly what we wanted and needed. Overall, we were very pleased with their services and will not hesitate to contact them for our next property appraisal. 10/10 absolutely recommend."
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+14

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
DA Appraisals
5.0(
10
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!\n

Response time4 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had price quotes from three other companies and all were at least $75 higher. Max was very pleasant to work with and I definitely recommend him if you need a real estate appraisal."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Michele Wong
Michele Wong
4.9(
12
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Paramount, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Appraiser Professionals, is a real estate appraisal firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. Owner Michele has over 20 years in the industry. Her experience and knowledge to navigate the toughest of appraisal assignments. Appraiser Professionals provides thorough, detailed, well explained and conclusive reports for a wide variety of uses.

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

If a home's appraised value comes in lower than the offer price, it can create complications with financing. Lenders typically won't issue a loan for more than the property's market value, as this can push the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio too high and may prevent the loan from being approved. Your options depend on whether your purchase agreement includes an appraisal contingency. If there is no contingency, both parties may be locked into the deal, meaning the buyer pays more than the appraised value. If a contingency exists, the buyer can usually renegotiate the price or withdraw from the deal. If a buyer still wishes to proceed, they can try to negotiate a lower price, increase their down payment to cover the difference, or get a second appraisal.

Just as a kitchen remodel can increase home value, so can a new kitchen island. A kitchen island provides extra counter space, increased eye candy, and improved functionality that will likely impress prospective home buyers. You can expect an ROI of about 60% to 80% of the cost of your kitchen island installation, though this depends on the overall design of the fixture. 

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.

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 cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

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