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Express Appraisals
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ripon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Swift Appraisal Service
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ripon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Swift Appraisal Service is a real estate valuation firm performing appraisals for lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!

Response time4 hrs
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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

A fireplace can increase a home's value by as much as 12%, with some reports indicating that homes with fireplaces list for around 13% more than the median sale price. Fireplaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, adding a charm that many homebuyers find desirable. The actual return on investment depends on the fireplace's size, type, and material.

However, a fireplace can detract from a property's value if it is unusable, not up to code, or in need of immediate repairs. The type of fireplace also matters; custom electric fireplaces and inserts can add value, while freestanding units that can be removed have less impact.

The purpose of the home appraisal determines which party pays for it. You’re generally responsible for the cost if you need to know the current value of your home to refinance your mortgage, though in some instances the lender will pay for it. The buyer pays for the appraisal when they are applying for their mortgage.

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.

Yes, a seller is legally required to disclose any known fire damage when selling a house, including damages that were repaired. That includes damages to structural components and all major systems, as well as water damage, chemical damage, and smoke damage related to the fire. Sellers use a property disclosure statement, which is regulated by each state individually, to disclose fire damage.

Yes, an elevated deck can increase a home's resale value. Homeowners can expect a 65% return on investment from the cost of a second-story deck installation. For example, if you spend $5,000 to install a second-story deck, that deck will add $3,250 to the value of your home.

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