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Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
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Serving Van Nuys, 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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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Mr. James Beggs appraised one of my properties first and see how he does. I needed the step up in basis appraisal done right away so i would have the report before taxes were to be due in April. Mr. Beggs was able to do the appraisal right away, he arrived on time for our appointment to meet with him, explained my options on the appraisals and had the appraisal report within a few days. I was happy that he was able to do it right away and I was satisfied of his work so i requested him to do my other two properties as well. I requested for him to send me an online and a hard copy report of the appraisals and he did. Im a happy and a thankful client. Thanks Mr. Beggs and thank you too Home Advisor! This is my second time i used this site."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser
4.7(
180
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Randy was very helpful in appraising our property for us, and was prompt in writing the report. He is very knowledgeable, and his fees were reasonable. Thanks Randy!"
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
5.0(
55
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We needed to have a property appraisal to settle an estate. We had never done this before and were unclear as to what to expect. We contacted Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services and he put our mind at ease and explained the entire process. He answered all our questions, no matter how small and kept us updated along the way. Carlton was a very pleasant and professional person to work with. The appraisal was very thorough, the fee was very reasonable, and the appraisal was done in a very reasonable amount of time. We would definitely recommend his services to others."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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Here For You Appraisal Services
5.0(
8
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marlene did a very good job in understanding the history of my house. The goal was to provide in getting Earthquake Insurance. She asked for details and was observed her taking pictures, measuring, and asking very good questions. In addition, Marlene reviewed quality comps, and provided her expertise on the house with a good appraisal. I fully recommend Marlene to do your appraisal. 👍👍. Jim"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Got three referrals and decided on one. Richard Pease came out at a convenient time for us and was able to give us a detailed appraisal the following day. He was professional, polite, pleasant, and informative."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Appraisal School
5.0(
1
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Collins Professional Appraisal, Inc.
3.7(
5
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Customers say: Quick response

At Collins Professional Appraisal, Inc., we are your premier choice for residential appraisals. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today! Please note, the reports created for you cannot be used in a lending situation. Those appraisals must be ordered from the lender or mortgage company. If you wish an appraisal for a loan, please visit a lender or mortgage company in order to start the process. The appraisals that you can order from me include : PMI removal (in most cases), estate appraisals, taxation appraisals. You may also order an appraisal for informational purposes as well. I look forward to serving you with my experience of over 23 years appraising.

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Property Appraiser questions, answered by experts

An FHA appraisal is valid for 180 days from the effective date of the report. In some cases, you can have the appraisal recertified if you make your request before the original expires so that you still may obtain an FHA loan. If approved, your appraisal update is valid for one year.

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.

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

As a seller, it might feel tempting to skip the appraisal, especially in a hot market that sees a lot of all-cash offers. While you can technically forgo it and hope for an all-cash offer, you’ll likely have a very tough time selling without an appraisal. 

In addition to protecting lenders from risk, appraisals also protect buyers’ investments. As such, it isn’t typically recommended for buyers to skip appraisals.

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