Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The appraiser was on time and pleasant."
Serving San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"We needed a property appraisal that had a special requirement. We wanted an appraisal assuming a portion of our lot will be split out as a separate lot. This required land analysis in addition to the normal property appraisal. Elmer did an excellent job and gave a detailed report for this project. We were completely satisfied with the thoroughness and quality of the work in an efficient and cost effective manner."
Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service and very professional. The report was very thorough."
Serving San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Credit card accepted
Customers say: True professional
"Zorilla Appraisal has been doing our appraisals for several years. Being a Real Estate Broker I'm in need of an appraiser quite often. I've been very impressed with Dan's knowledge and professionalism. I highly recommend Zorilla Appraisal Services."
Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Charlie was great to work with. Most of the time appraisers will get an order to do an appraisal and call you in the next few days. Charlie called right away and we were able to schedule an appointment for the very next day. I really appreciated his timeliness, especially right before a holiday. Within 2 days, the appraisal report was complete! Charlie was also very easy to talk with and listened intently to various items that would accurately reflect the value of the property."
Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
"Even weeks after the appraisal was done Edward still took the time to answer questions on my property. Very satisfied with the report and price. If your looking for a good thorough appraisal this is your best choice!"
Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"I used David for a family trust appraisal. He was very sensitive to my needs and I deeply appreciated his professionalism. Please consider him for you next appraisal."
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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