Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1985
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"Prompt, very efficient, now just waiting for the report, it was a full appraisal for the irs 706"
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Customers say: True professional
"Jake was extremely efficient, prompt and communicated all aspects of the appraisal process very well."
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"We asked him to appraise our house. With pictures, the old appraisal measurements, and our descriptions, he was able to do the appraisal without seeing the home. He did the work quickly and efficiently."
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Elmer was very professional on my land appraisal. He made two trips to the planning department in order to determine the highest and best use of my land based on San Jose's zoning and building requirements. Elmer was very easy to contact by phone. He always answered his phone or readily called me back. I would gladly use him to do any future appraisals."
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"Fleener Services responded quickly and performed a completely detailed and professional appraisal. I would highly recomend them."
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"Mr. Kabatznick performed an appraisal in a timely fashion and was very pleasant to work with. I would recommend him for future appraisals."
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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Emergency services offered
"Very professional, able to accommodate schedules of clients"
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Offers commercial services
"Great and useful appraisal. Excellent clear explanation when follow up info requested. I recommend highly!"
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
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"Chris was very professional and helped get my home appraised quickly/accurately. I would highly recommend him and will be sure to use him again should I need an appraisal in the future."
Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
"Tina is a great appraiser. Always did great work for me in a timely and professional manner."
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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