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Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals
4.9(
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Serving Sonoma, 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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Serving Sonoma, 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!"
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Bolinas Bay
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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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Serving Sonoma, 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 questions, answered by experts

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.

Ideally, you’d never pay more than the appraised value for a home, but there are some instances where it makes sense to do so. For example, if your current living arrangements are no longer viable and you need a place to move into quickly, paying more than the appraised value might be in your best interest to secure a new home. Additionally, if you’re buying in a hot market, overpaying for the home might be necessary to overcome the competition.

Around 1-2 weeks, including inspection and reporting time for an official evaluation.

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

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