Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
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 Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Chuck was very professional and friendly. He showed up on time and was very efficient. I had the appraisal in 5-6 days. I will be hiring him again for another home appraisal very soon."
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Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"John was quick to respond, arrived on time, did a thorough a walk-through of the property, and got the appraisal back to me as promised. Highly recommend."
Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"We used Robert for an appraisal we had to use for our Trust. Robert was very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend Firstsum for all my appraisal needs."
Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2025
Credit card accepted
"George from EZ Appraisal was prompt and respectful. He did a very thorough appraisal with a reasonable price."
Serving Palomar Mountain, 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!"
Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We had an awesome experience with Total Resource Appraisal Consultants. They were very knowledgeable, experienced and professional and provided a quick turn around time. They arrived promptly as scheduled and was very efficient. More important our Appraisal was completed in a very timely manner. In fact we received it one day ahead of the promised date and it was very detailed and professional. This is an awesome company to do business with!"
Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
"The appraiser is very friendly and honest"
Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The process started out strenuous but ended up being a breeze once I hired Showcase Regional Housing to do the all the tedious work."
Serving Palomar Mountain, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1982
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I purchased a $249 Angie's List Big Deal for this service and it was good. We had to reschedule once or twice because they had mechanical service. They came out within a month after I purchased the deal because they were busy. It was a good value for the money. They were on time when they finally did come. "
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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