Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1985
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Customers say: Quick response
"The appraisal was very thorough. I highly recommend Kearney Appraisals."
Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Customers say: True professional
"Quick response, accurate and delivered on time. Would definitely recommend Jake for real state appraisal."
Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Credit card accepted
"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 Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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 Union City, 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 Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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"I had a great experience working with Raquel and highly recommend. The comprehensive appraisal report she put together was thorough and well-researched. As a California certified real estate appraiser, Raquel is highly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. If you need a reliable, professional appraiser, I can't recommend her enough."
Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Credit card accepted
"Mr. Kabatznick performed an appraisal in a timely fashion and was very pleasant to work with. I would recommend him for future appraisals."
Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional, able to accommodate schedules of clients"
Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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JJR Appraisal Services is an appraisal firm founded and managed by Jeffrey Ho and Joseph Schumacher, Certified Residential Appraisers. \n\nPrior to being a real estate appraiser, Jeffrey worked for five years as a corporate lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a major international law firm, and he applies that work ethic to all aspects of his appraisal business. Prior to real estate appraisal, Joseph founded and exited two service businesses, growing the last to over 60 on the team, and understands the importance of understanding and prioritizing clients' needs. As Bay Area property owners and real estate investors themselves as well, both Jeffrey and Joseph bring decades of knowledge.\n\nWe pride ourselves on quality work, fast turnaround times and competitive pricing. We have experience completing appraisals for single family homes, multi-family properties (2-4 units) and condominiums. Contact us today for a free quote - we'd love to help you out with your appraisal needs!
Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
"Our relationship has been a long-distance one, only by phone and email, but I feel I know Chris well, and am totally satisfied with the very thorough work he has done, appraising our hard-to-compare property."
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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