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Avatar for Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Winnetka, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Winnetka, 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."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Appraising LA
4.7(
14
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Winnetka, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Appraisal School
5.0(
1
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Winnetka, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Winnetka, 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

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.

Appraisals can come in above or below the list price or offer price for a property, and where it falls depends on many factors. Those include the condition of the property, the location, and the age of the home, but often, the condition of the market is the biggest determining factor. Where demand is high for properties, buyers compete with each other for homes, which tends to drive up offer prices above where appraisals come in. Where demand is low, you’ll often see the opposite happening.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

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.

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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