Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Angi is like a crazy one night stand that won't go away once she gets your number but the appraiser was very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and responsive."
Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Very friendly, punctual (I will never work with people not on time). He kept his word on the report being done in 5 business days. He contacted me to make sure I received the report, which I appreciate. I'd definitely recommend John and would use him again if I need another appraisal!"
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Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Damon with First Choice Appraisal was very responsive and completed the appraisal ahead of schedule. Very happy with the work and the price was very reasonable."
Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Professional, respectful, knowledgeable. Provided the appraisal report in a timely manner. Very satisfied with his service."
Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I was selling a multi family property off market and reached out to Danny Alvarez at DA appraisals. He was professional, reliable, and did an excellent job. Would absolutely recommend and hire again."
Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Kevin appraised two houses for us recently. He is very professional and customer oriented. We changed the schedule several times, he tried his best to accommodate us. He was also responsive and efficient. We will be happy to hire him again in the future."
Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Experience matters and he has it."
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Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1983
Offers commercial services
Customers say: Quick response
"He appraised my house personally and it was great."
Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Credit card accepted
"Not much explanation of what would come, but I know what an appraisal looks like. She showed up on time and sent the appraisal in a timely period."
Serving Chino Hills, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Paul did an excellent job on my historical appraisals. He came to the property, measured it, inspected all areas and then provided me with a very thorough report. Other appraisers I contacted, all of whom asked me for a higher fee, told me they would either do a drive by or didn’t even need to visit the property at all to do a historical appraisal. Paul is a 10 for professionalism, timeliness, reasonable cost and courtesy. It was a real pleasure meeting him. I would recommend him to anyone in need of current or historical appraisals."
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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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