Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1985
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"Prompt, very efficient, now just waiting for the report, it was a full appraisal for the irs 706"
Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"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 Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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Small jobs welcome
"I can highly recommend Bay Area Real Estate Appraisals! Eric did thoroughly professional work & is a kind gentleman indeed. Thank you for such efficient & great work!"
Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"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 Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"Robert Fleener did a great job in appraising our vacant lot. He answered all my initial questions and did the appraisal in a timely manner, even working over the holiday weekend. I highly recommend this appraiser!"
Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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Emergency services offered
"Very professional, able to accommodate schedules of clients"
Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Offers commercial services
"Great and useful appraisal. Excellent clear explanation when follow up info requested. I recommend highly!"
Serving Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"John was on time for both the appointment and finishing the appraisal. He was efficient and polite."
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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