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Advantage Appraisals
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bryan Lynch with Advantage Appraisals was responsive and professional. Sincerely appreciate his knowledge, expertise and the thorough report he provided. Happy to have found an appraiser to use now and in the future and also to refer to friends and family. I highly recommend Bryan and Advantage Appraisals."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Appraiser CA
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have hired Shan off and on for about 15 years. He has appraised land, income properties, large apartment properties and residential homes for me. He is experienced, talented, and professional. He is also very reliable. I continue to rely on his services currently and am happy to recommend his appraisal services."
Home Appraisal
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peiffer Appraisals
4.9(
21
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently used Peiffer Appraisals to have my house and rental property appraised for tax purposes. David was easy to get ahold of and was able to schedule the inspections for the same week. Both appraisals seemed very reasonable and I was happy with the values. He was easy to talk to, answered all my questions, and sent me the report very quickly. I would definitely use his services again and will recommend him to any friends or family needing an appraisal too."
Carmichael
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Quality First Appraisals
3.9(
4
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

We do not provide appraisals for commercial, mobile homes located in parks, or agricultural, properties. We are also unable to provide appraisals for refinancing or new mortgages. This must be issued by your lender. Mr. Hall has the expertise to prepare IRS "Qualified Reports" and has been doing so for years. This expertise includes using the proper format and all proper IRS forms required for the assignment. \nExpertise comes from counsel from colleagues, applied application, as well as coursework. Mr. Hall avails himself to all three. The most recent seminar attended was an IRS sanctioned seminar taught by Mr. Frank A. Molinari, Senior Appraiser with the IRS-LB&I Unit. \nContact Jeffery Hall today for an appraiser with over 25 years of experience. \n \n

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,680
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This Warranty company is the best. I have properties and I used several warranties companies in the Pass. Choice never, I repeat never try to play the blaming game or find the littlest excuse not to do the job. Three words: They are excellent’"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Gia Grim Real Estate Appraisals
5.0(
2
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Penn Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We are a reputable appraisal company that specializes in real estate including but not limited to single family homes, condos, and ranch properties. With over 18 years of industry experience, we can exceed your expectations, always paying close attention to the specific needs of each individual or company with whom we work. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and strive to ensure your satisfaction. Please call to schedule your appointment during weekends or outside listed business hours.

Custom Cabins
Squaw Valley Mountain Views
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Xeriscaping can absolutely increase your home value, but the return on investment (ROI) depends on where you live and how prevalent xeriscaping is in your area. In drought-prone climates, xeriscaping can boost your curb appeal and make your home more appealing to buyers due to the reduced maintenance and watering costs. However, in areas where xeriscaping isn’t the norm, some buyers may be willing to pay less for a xeriscaped property if they don’t like the appearance.

Wainscoting isn’t a design element that can be directly tied to an increased house price. Despite that, it is a highly marketable element that can generate significant interest from potential buyers who enjoy the style, and is relatively inexpensive to remove for those who don’t. If you are on the fence about paneling, just know that it certainly wouldn’t result in depreciation of your home’s value—usually the opposite. 

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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.

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.

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