Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1978
Customers say: True professional
"My house is in a very “mixed” area with roads not listed on maps , septic and propane…I thought she did a great and fair job of appraising…."
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Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The appraiser was professional and friendly."
Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Randy followed through with the appointment and had appraisal emailed to me within 24 hours."
Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Abdul was available very quickly. Did an awesome job appraising my moms house. Very detailed. Great pictures!"
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Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went very well. Got three referrals and decided on one. Richard Pease came out at a convenient time for us and was able to give us a detailed appraisal the following day. He was professional, polite, pleasant, and informative."
Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n
Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Chuck Roberts & Associates is a residential real estate appraisal firm servicing lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, and the general public. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence, and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today!
Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Here at First Choice Appraisals, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality shows from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business.
Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We enjoyed reading her appraisal report which paid attention to details and was professionally done."
Serving Westlake Village, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Pat Sullivan Appraisal is a family-owned real estate appraisal practice servicing Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties. Pat has over twenty years of experience appraising real estate, offering services that specialize in complex and high-end properties, while offering friendly services to all real property types and subtypes. Reliability, communication, and high-quality reports are the cornerstone of our practice. Pat is always directly accessible to clients for consultation. You can reach Pat directly at 805 815 5052.
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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