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

Serving Placentia, 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
Avatar for NorthStar Appraisal Services
NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Placentia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Very friendly, punctual (I will never work with people not on time). He kept his word on the report being done in 5 business days. He contacted me to make sure I received the report, which I appreciate. I'd definitely recommend John and would use him again if I need another appraisal!"
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+14

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Appraising LA
Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Placentia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I are thrilled by the service we received from Appraising LA. We needed an appraisal in a very short turn around time and not only did they perform the service within record time, but they even went out on a Sunday to inspect the property in order to meet our deadline. They also offered the best price of any appraiser we contacted. We highly recommend Appraising LA and would definitely use them again.

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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
LBN Appraisal Service, LLC
4.8(
19
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Placentia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I obtained the service from Home Advisor. Lori was the only one out of 3 companies that followed through. Very prompt, professional and courteous. Remained in contact throughout the process even answering questions for me regarding permits, inspections."
Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Lyons Appraisal
5.0(
9
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Placentia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin appraised two houses for us recently. He is very professional and customer oriented. We changed the schedule several times, he tried his best to accommodate us. He was also responsive and efficient. We will be happy to hire him again in the future."
Response time8 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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SIMMONS STREET, INC.
5.0(
4
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Placentia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick did a great job with my home appraisal. Professional, knowledgable, and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend. He was also able to turn the report around quickly and answered any question I had right away."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

Yes, appraisals are often used for property tax appeals, estate planning, and determining market value.

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.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

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.

If installing board and batten fixes an issue with the home, it could increase the value, but it isn’t commonly installed for that purpose. Board and batten is an aesthetic choice and, like most aesthetic choices, will do little to raise your home’s value. That being said, certain design elements can help attract more buyers, even if your home’s price won’t see a noticeable bump. 

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