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James Beggs
4.9(
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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Appraising LA
4.7(
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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I are thrilled by the service we received from Appraising LA. We needed an appraisal in a very short turn around time and not only did they perform the service within record time, but they even went out on a Sunday to inspect the property in order to meet our deadline. They also offered the best price of any appraiser we contacted. We highly recommend Appraising LA and would definitely use them again.

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Response time1 day
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Coastal Real Estate Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a home appraisal so I contacted Coastal Real Estate Solutions and Spoke to Mark Watcher. I scheduled the appraisal for a Saturday and by the following Thursday the report was completed. Mark was very efficient and I would highly recommend Coastal Real Estate Solutions to anybody who needs a home appraisal."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Bank Right Appraisal
5.0(
7
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Appraisal - General

Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daniel Rinsch at Bank Right Appraisal is very knowledgeable, easy to speak with (courteous) and provided a very competitive price. He clearly explained the process, which was performed seamlessly and resulted in a fair and accurate valuation of my property. The appraisal report was delivered on time and is comprehensive and easy to understand. Dan was gracious with his time in discussing the report with me. The customer service exceeded my expectations. I Highly RECOMMEND BANK RIGHT APPRAISAL!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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The Estate Sisters
4.7(
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Appraisal - General

Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I do not have enough praise for The Estate Sale team.  They did a superb job of organizing, selling, permit getting and cleaning up afterward.  They are honest, efficient and informative.  They KNOW what they're doing and we had no worries.  I would hire them again in an instant - no hesitation.
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FAQs for antique and jewelry appraisal projects in Avalon, CA

You can estimate a bathroom addition’s value between 10% to 20% of a home’s value. But this also accounts for extra square footage since homes with more bathrooms tend to have more space. When considering adding one, you should know that a bathroom generally adds only $5,000 to an appraisal price initially, with adjustments made for other factors like local home values.

Garages increase a property’s value by about 80% of the build price. The national average cost to build a garage is $23,900.

However, on an appraisal, a garage contributes to the whole rather than as a part. For example, if you have a garage, your appraiser then tries to compare it to nearby homes with garages, which often have a higher value.

A bedroom can add anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 or more to an appraisal. It depends heavily on the size of the bedroom, the overall home’s value, the location, and what amenities it might include (like a walk-in closet).

A drive-by appraisal usually costs $100 to $150. For a drive-by appraisal, the appraiser only visually assesses the home's exterior, in addition to reviewing the real estate records on the home and comparing it to nearby homes.

An FHA appraisal costs between $400 and $700. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are usually less strict, so the appraisals are often more affordable. VA appraisal fees range from $425 to $900 for a single-family home. Compared to FHA loans, VA loans can be more involved.

A home appraiser will look at the real estate paperwork related to the home, but they will also do an exterior and interior assessment. Reviews include the square footage of the home and/or acreage of the lot, the age and condition of the home, construction materials used, the general state of the economy and local market, and the design and style of the home, along with any special features it may have. While an appraiser won’t be as thorough as a home inspector, they will likely notice very obvious problems and defects.

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