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Avatar for First Source Appraisal, Inc.

First Source Appraisal, Inc.

4.79(
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First Source Appraisal, Inc.

4.79(
146
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2004 years of experience

In your practice you may need EXPERIENCED APPRAISERS for a Real Estate property that may be the subject of Re-finance, Pre Listing/Selling, Line of Credit, Loan Modification, PMI removal, Tax Dispute, settlement, Various Family Trust and other legal proceeding. Included in the attached Resume are most of the services we are proficiently able to provide you with; We approach our services with due diligence, supportive data and comprehensive arguments in support of our conclusions in a manner that will stand to extreme scrutiny. **Please note, this is not a free service.**

"Excellent…first to respond"

Edward m on April 2024

In your practice you may need EXPERIENCED APPRAISERS for a Real Estate property that may be the subject of Re-finance, Pre Listing/Selling, Line of Credit, Loan Modification, PMI removal, Tax Dispute, settlement, Various Family Trust and other legal proceeding. Included in the attached Resume are most of the services we are proficiently able to provide you with; We approach our services with due diligence, supportive data and comprehensive arguments in support of our conclusions in a manner that will stand to extreme scrutiny. **Please note, this is not a free service.**

"Excellent…first to respond"

Edward m on April 2024


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NorthStar Appraisal Services

4.93(
84
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NorthStar Appraisal Services

4.93(
84
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

At NorthStar Appraisal Services, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. We specialize in quick turnarounds, affordable service and accurate and credible valuation products. Call today for a quote or an estimate.

"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."

Linda W on March 2025

At NorthStar Appraisal Services, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. We specialize in quick turnarounds, affordable service and accurate and credible valuation products. Call today for a quote or an estimate.

"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."

Linda W on March 2025


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Fisher Appraisals

4.63(
60
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Fisher Appraisals

4.63(
60
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

I have been providing great quality and affordable appraising services in California since 2003. I know the areas I work in very well and how to correctly estimate the current value of your property. Please call me for questions and types of Appraisals I can do for you. NO APPRAISALS FOR BANK LOANS OR LENDING PURPOSES, UNLESS THE BANK SAYS YOU CAN HIRE ME.... contact me at (760-533-4293). I will give you a very good price for my services and get the appraisal completed and back to you within two days after inspection. Of course, your satisfaction is very important to me. Give me a call and let me show you what I mean, thank you! Chuck Fisher. 760-533-4293 TYPES OF APPRAISALS I CAN DO FOR YOU INCLUDE: ESTATE, PROPERTY TAXES, SALE AND PURCHASE PRICE ESTIMATES, BUYOUTS ECT..

"I am very pleased with Fisher Appraisals. The whole process was managed very professionally.The communication was excellent. The scheduled appointment and report were on time. Chuck explained the process and answered all my questions. Calls, text and emails were returned promptly. Chuck was knowledgeable, pleasant and very easy to work with."

Mike D on October 2025

I have been providing great quality and affordable appraising services in California since 2003. I know the areas I work in very well and how to correctly estimate the current value of your property. Please call me for questions and types of Appraisals I can do for you. NO APPRAISALS FOR BANK LOANS OR LENDING PURPOSES, UNLESS THE BANK SAYS YOU CAN HIRE ME.... contact me at (760-533-4293). I will give you a very good price for my services and get the appraisal completed and back to you within two days after inspection. Of course, your satisfaction is very important to me. Give me a call and let me show you what I mean, thank you! Chuck Fisher. 760-533-4293 TYPES OF APPRAISALS I CAN DO FOR YOU INCLUDE: ESTATE, PROPERTY TAXES, SALE AND PURCHASE PRICE ESTIMATES, BUYOUTS ECT..

"I am very pleased with Fisher Appraisals. The whole process was managed very professionally.The communication was excellent. The scheduled appointment and report were on time. Chuck explained the process and answered all my questions. Calls, text and emails were returned promptly. Chuck was knowledgeable, pleasant and very easy to work with."

Mike D on October 2025


Zorilla Appraisal Services

5.00(
4
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Zorilla Appraisal Services

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1991 years of experience

Zorilla Appraisal Services is a real estate valuation firm serving the San Antonio market and surrounding counties. We provide residential real estate appraisals for home owners, 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.

"Daniel was very helpful. He understood my situation as the house is not in good condition and I needed it appraised for the estate value. He was through and responsive to all my inquires."

Lorraine C on March 2024

Zorilla Appraisal Services is a real estate valuation firm serving the San Antonio market and surrounding counties. We provide residential real estate appraisals for home owners, 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.

"Daniel was very helpful. He understood my situation as the house is not in good condition and I needed it appraised for the estate value. He was through and responsive to all my inquires."

Lorraine C on March 2024


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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

4.43(
14
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

4.43(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025


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Avion Insights

4.81(
17
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Avion Insights

4.81(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2006 years of experience

We provide outstanding real estate appraisal work in your local area. We have been in business since 2008 and we will provide you with unmatched quality work. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today; we are happy to provide a free estimate and look forward to speaking with you!

"John was quick to respond, arrived on time, did a thorough a walk-through of the property, and got the appraisal back to me as promised. Highly recommend."

John C on March 2024

We provide outstanding real estate appraisal work in your local area. We have been in business since 2008 and we will provide you with unmatched quality work. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today; we are happy to provide a free estimate and look forward to speaking with you!

"John was quick to respond, arrived on time, did a thorough a walk-through of the property, and got the appraisal back to me as promised. Highly recommend."

John C on March 2024


Certify Appraisal

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Certify Appraisal

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2004 years of experience

Certify Appraisal is a real estate valuation firm, performing appraisals for home owners, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties Per CHAT GPT: 'This individual is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in real estate. With a focus on appraising, he has a deep understanding of the industry and a strong skill set in real estate. He is a senior-level professional with a strong track record of success in his field.' We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared, and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. Several appraisal products from low cost valuations to full lender-quality reports available. Call Charlie Nofal at 760 802-3343 or [email protected]

"Charlie was great to work with. Most of the time appraisers will get an order to do an appraisal and call you in the next few days. Charlie called right away and we were able to schedule an appointment for the very next day. I really appreciated his timeliness, especially right before a holiday. Within 2 days, the appraisal report was complete! Charlie was also very easy to talk with and listened intently to various items that would accurately reflect the value of the property."

Mike I on November 2023

Certify Appraisal is a real estate valuation firm, performing appraisals for home owners, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties Per CHAT GPT: 'This individual is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in real estate. With a focus on appraising, he has a deep understanding of the industry and a strong skill set in real estate. He is a senior-level professional with a strong track record of success in his field.' We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared, and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. Several appraisal products from low cost valuations to full lender-quality reports available. Call Charlie Nofal at 760 802-3343 or [email protected]

"Charlie was great to work with. Most of the time appraisers will get an order to do an appraisal and call you in the next few days. Charlie called right away and we were able to schedule an appointment for the very next day. I really appreciated his timeliness, especially right before a holiday. Within 2 days, the appraisal report was complete! Charlie was also very easy to talk with and listened intently to various items that would accurately reflect the value of the property."

Mike I on November 2023


Philip C. Tolles Appraisal Services

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Philip C. Tolles Appraisal Services

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1980 years of experience

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.

"He's very knowledgeable, experienced and professional."

Paige S on May 2013

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.

"He's very knowledgeable, experienced and professional."

Paige S on May 2013


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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage

4.94(
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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage

4.94(
503
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."

joseph v on March 2022

Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."

joseph v on March 2022


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PRIMEX MORTGAGE CORP

5.00(
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PRIMEX MORTGAGE CORP

5.00(
97
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded in 1991, Primex Mortgage Corporation is based in Rockville, Maryland. Our single minded focus is to exceed your every expectation, . . . rate, service, ease of process and your peace of mind . . . and bring your transaction to a stress free conclusion. Once your loan has closed, we will monitor your interest rate for possible improvement, for as long as you are a Primex client. Primex Mortgage Corporation - NMLS #181630 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Licensed by Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation #1976, Virginia State Corporation Commission #MC-780, Washington D.C. Banking Bureau #MLB181630 and State of California Bureau of Real Estate #01503037

Founded in 1991, Primex Mortgage Corporation is based in Rockville, Maryland. Our single minded focus is to exceed your every expectation, . . . rate, service, ease of process and your peace of mind . . . and bring your transaction to a stress free conclusion. Once your loan has closed, we will monitor your interest rate for possible improvement, for as long as you are a Primex client. Primex Mortgage Corporation - NMLS #181630 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Licensed by Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation #1976, Virginia State Corporation Commission #MC-780, Washington D.C. Banking Bureau #MLB181630 and State of California Bureau of Real Estate #01503037

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

While installing a carport will have only a slight, if any, bearing on increasing the selling price of your home, simply having a high-quality and well-maintained carport can improve the selling appeal to would-be house buyers. However, a poorly-maintained carport in disrepair can have the opposite effect and hurt the home's sales appeal.

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.

Tiny homes may depreciate and be more challenging to sell because of their size, customization, and unique space. If your tiny home is on wheels, depreciation can happen in the same way that cars and RVs do. If your tiny home isn’t structurally sound, the resale value will also be lower. 

Adding a well can increase your home value by as much as 10%, especially if you live on a property without a connection to municipal water. But you’ll want to hire a skilled well and pump contractor for installation because an improperly installed well could actually decrease the property value.

Ranch-style homes are typically larger and more rectangular than most bungalows' small, square footprints. The floor plans for these two home styles are often different, too, with ranch home bedrooms placed along a hallway off the central living space and bungalows having their bedrooms directly off the main area without hallways.

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