Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"Bryan Lynch from Advantage Appraisals was terrific: quick to respond, professional, thorough and open to any questions. I would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him to others."
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I have hired Shan off and on for about 15 years. He has appraised land, income properties, large apartment properties and residential homes for me. He is experienced, talented, and professional. He is also very reliable. I continue to rely on his services currently and am happy to recommend his appraisal services."
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
Free estimates
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"Rebecca was wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable and helpful. She kept me informed and updated during the entire process of the appraisal on my property. Besides being professional, Rebecca is a very nice person with warmth, understanding and humor. I would definitely recommend Ballew and company Personally I will use Rebecca with any future transactions or needs that may arise"
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1981
Since 1981 my clients have depended on me to provide high-quality value estimates on a wide assortment of real estate in many Northern California counties. \nBy continuously analyzing local real estate trends in the regions I serve, and staying current on valuation techniques through accredited courses, I've been consistently able to produce reliable home valuations for my clients.
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Credit card accepted
"Price was right for appraisal! Still waiting for report but I’m sure he’s working on it."
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"David P responded quickly to all my questions, scheduled our appointment promptly, was focused and professional during the appraisal, and had the report done in 1 business day. I would highly recommend him."
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Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
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"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!"
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
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"It was a great experience. They made everything simple and worry free."
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
Free estimates
"He is a very good appraiser and his reports are very good."
Serving North Highlands, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We work closely with Jon Wilson and his team. I highly recommend Marketplace Homes!"
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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