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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Sebastopol - Updated Nov 2026

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Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals
4.9(
23
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sebastopol, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I can highly recommend Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals! Eric did thoroughly professional work & is a kind gentleman indeed. Thank you for such efficient & great work!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vallance Appraisals
5.0(
6
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sebastopol, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nancy was very professional, accurate and fast! I had many appraisals done in my properties thru the years and she has been the best by far. I highly recommend her!"
Bolinas Bay
Bolinas Bay
Entry of Subject
Orizaba Ave
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
San Francisco Bay Area Appraisers
4.8(
5
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Sebastopol, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Pro: Quick same day service. Detailed and accurate appraisal report. Con: He should state ahead of time the fact the he wants payment before providing the appraisal report. I was expecting a report and an invoice, after agreeing to hire him over the phone, but it took lengthy conversation after the home visit to get him to produce the report. Ultimately all was well but this phone-arguing seemed unnecessary and unprofessional."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

Some appraisers hold a Member of the Appraisal Institute designation. This accolade is the highest credential property appraisers can earn. An MAI appraisal is typically used for commercial properties.

While your lender will likely recommend an appraiser, you can also hire a professional home appraiser on your own. Choose someone who is experienced in your type of residential property, and ensure they hold all of the necessary credentials that your state or region requires.

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.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

Your home insurance company may allow you to use an appraisal instead of an inspection when you apply for coverage. Keep in mind that despite this, an appraisal is far less detailed than the different types of home inspections available and may not reveal potential risks that you’ll want to know about.

Yes, the age of your home can impact its value. However, age is just one of many factors that will have an effect. An older home may be perceived as needing more work and maintenance, but if you’ve kept up with repairs or done any renovations, this will increase its value. Buyers will also consider the size of the house, location, and how nearby homes are priced. Lastly, value also depends on whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market.

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