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Eagle Peak Appraisals

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Eagle Peak Appraisals

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13 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

As experts in residential Appraisals, Eagle Peak Appraisals. strives to exceed expectations. With man years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship.

As experts in residential Appraisals, Eagle Peak Appraisals. strives to exceed expectations. With man years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship.


Caddell Appraisals, Inc.

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Caddell Appraisals, Inc.

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45 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 40 years of industry experience. As a certified residential appraisal company, we specialize in high quality and detailed appraisals for your needs. Our key values are honesty, integrity, and building lasting relationships with our clients. Based out of the unique Estes Park region, we have experience with a variety of homes.

"Out of State Windcliff Estates vacant land owner contacted Dave for counsel and an appraisal to dispute the Larimore County Assessor's substantial blanket increase for all properties in the Windcliff Estates subdivision SW of Estes Park. Dave's knowledge, professionalism, and insight of the Estes Park real estate market and navigating the Larimore County Assessor's dispute process was instrumental to determine a reasonable market valuation for my property which facilitated a 40% reduction of the assessed valuation. He also recommended an additional appraisal to request an abatement of the prior assessed valuation as well which lowered the prior valuation by 10%. Highly recommend Dave for all your appraisal needs. Thank you Dave ... much appreciated. "

Brian M on August 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 40 years of industry experience. As a certified residential appraisal company, we specialize in high quality and detailed appraisals for your needs. Our key values are honesty, integrity, and building lasting relationships with our clients. Based out of the unique Estes Park region, we have experience with a variety of homes.

"Out of State Windcliff Estates vacant land owner contacted Dave for counsel and an appraisal to dispute the Larimore County Assessor's substantial blanket increase for all properties in the Windcliff Estates subdivision SW of Estes Park. Dave's knowledge, professionalism, and insight of the Estes Park real estate market and navigating the Larimore County Assessor's dispute process was instrumental to determine a reasonable market valuation for my property which facilitated a 40% reduction of the assessed valuation. He also recommended an additional appraisal to request an abatement of the prior assessed valuation as well which lowered the prior valuation by 10%. Highly recommend Dave for all your appraisal needs. Thank you Dave ... much appreciated. "

Brian M on August 2025


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Gold Rush Appraisal, LLC

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Gold Rush Appraisal, LLC

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12 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

At Gold Rush Appraisal, our real estate appraisers offer a comprehensive range of appraisal services, utilizing modern, efficient, and streamlined processes. By partnering with Gold Rush Appraisal, clients gain access to a team of highly dependable and professional appraisers who prioritize clear and timely communication. Our meticulous approach ensures that every appraisal report is both accurate and detailed, providing clients with the critical insights they need to make informed decisions confidently. Max is a Senior Certified Appraiser and CEO of Gold Rush Appraisal, LLC with over 10 years of experience in real estate appraisal. He manages a team of appraisers across the US and helps clients find solutions to the most complex cases. Max is best known for his extensive professional expertise across all property and report types as well as his ability to deliver strong results at record times.

"The person that was supposed to go on appraise my house send his assistant and the assistant send him the picture that she took, the assistant show no experience and the results of the appraisal was really bad. I hiring more professional firm and it was $100,000 difference."

leonardo p on November 2025

At Gold Rush Appraisal, our real estate appraisers offer a comprehensive range of appraisal services, utilizing modern, efficient, and streamlined processes. By partnering with Gold Rush Appraisal, clients gain access to a team of highly dependable and professional appraisers who prioritize clear and timely communication. Our meticulous approach ensures that every appraisal report is both accurate and detailed, providing clients with the critical insights they need to make informed decisions confidently. Max is a Senior Certified Appraiser and CEO of Gold Rush Appraisal, LLC with over 10 years of experience in real estate appraisal. He manages a team of appraisers across the US and helps clients find solutions to the most complex cases. Max is best known for his extensive professional expertise across all property and report types as well as his ability to deliver strong results at record times.

"The person that was supposed to go on appraise my house send his assistant and the assistant send him the picture that she took, the assistant show no experience and the results of the appraisal was really bad. I hiring more professional firm and it was $100,000 difference."

leonardo p on November 2025


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DetectRite Real Estate Inspection Services

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DetectRite Real Estate Inspection Services

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The DetectRite inspection team offers decades of experience in the construction industry. Our inspectors focus on informing and building trusting relationships with our customers and your clients through an informative inspection process.

The DetectRite inspection team offers decades of experience in the construction industry. Our inspectors focus on informing and building trusting relationships with our customers and your clients through an informative inspection process.


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Lone Rider Properties, LLC

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Lone Rider Properties, LLC

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The Harmes Team

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The Harmes Team

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Top producing real-estate agent and company for over 27 years. We have helped over 8,000 families buy and sell real-estate. Our goal is to "Help make Your Dreams become Real-Estate." We will get the job done through our extensive marketing and expertise in the market.

"Awesome and smooth"

Kj F on May 2019

Top producing real-estate agent and company for over 27 years. We have helped over 8,000 families buy and sell real-estate. Our goal is to "Help make Your Dreams become Real-Estate." We will get the job done through our extensive marketing and expertise in the market.

"Awesome and smooth"

Kj F on May 2019


NoCo Gold & Diamond

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NoCo Gold & Diamond

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40 years of experience

If you are looking for local, trustworthy jewelry buyers, you have come to the right place. NoCo Gold & Diamond has 25 years of experience, yet we’ve never seen gold prices this high! We have no physical storefront to maintain and upkeep. That means more cash for you! Take it from us, now is the perfect time to sell your gold, silver, copper, diamonds or broken old jewelry.

If you are looking for local, trustworthy jewelry buyers, you have come to the right place. NoCo Gold & Diamond has 25 years of experience, yet we’ve never seen gold prices this high! We have no physical storefront to maintain and upkeep. That means more cash for you! Take it from us, now is the perfect time to sell your gold, silver, copper, diamonds or broken old jewelry.


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Fisher Precious Metals

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Fisher Precious Metals

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Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.

"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."

Laura C on February 2018

Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.

"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."

Laura C on February 2018


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NoCo Home Team

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NoCo Home Team

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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NoCo Home Team at C3 Real Estate is a renowned real estate company in Fort Collins, CO, helping its clients in buying and selling their homes in Northern Colorado. With more then 20 years of combined experience our team of four professionals are here to help you with your Real Estate Needs. Sell Smart, Buy Wise, and Live well in Northern Colorado. Call us today for more information

NoCo Home Team at C3 Real Estate is a renowned real estate company in Fort Collins, CO, helping its clients in buying and selling their homes in Northern Colorado. With more then 20 years of combined experience our team of four professionals are here to help you with your Real Estate Needs. Sell Smart, Buy Wise, and Live well in Northern Colorado. Call us today for more information


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Garwood's Jewelers

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Garwood's Jewelers

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Garwood's Jewelers is a second-generation store that has been in the Reider family for more than 40 years. Randy's parents Earl and Mary Reider bought the store in 1966 from founder Cloyd Garwood, who opened the store in 1944. Garwood's is one of the oldest continually operated stores in Old Town Fort Collins.

Garwood's Jewelers is a second-generation store that has been in the Reider family for more than 40 years. Randy's parents Earl and Mary Reider bought the store in 1966 from founder Cloyd Garwood, who opened the store in 1944. Garwood's is one of the oldest continually operated stores in Old Town Fort Collins.

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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Estes Park, CO

The appraisal timeline begins with scheduling, which may take three to five days, depending on local appraiser availability. The on-site evaluation requires one to three hours based on property size and complexity. Following the inspection, appraisers need two to five days for research, analysis, and report preparation. The entire process takes seven to 10 days, though complex properties or government-backed loans may extend this timeframe.

The value of home appraisals extends beyond their immediate expense. They protect buyers from overpaying and help lenders ensure appropriate loan amounts. By providing independent market value verification, home appraisals help prevent potential financial missteps in major property transactions. This protection justifies the upfront cost for most real estate scenarios.

Home appraisers evaluate numerous property elements, including square footage, floor plan functionality, overall condition, and specific features. They document improvements, necessary repairs, and distinctive amenities. These observations are compared against similar properties recently sold in the neighborhood. Appraisers also consider location factors, current market conditions, and relevant zoning or property restrictions.

Yes, home appraisal fees are collected before the final closing. Since lenders require completed home appraisal reports before finalizing loan approvals, this cost occurs earlier in the transaction process. While buyers usually cover this expense, payment methods vary—some pay directly to the appraiser while others include it in closing costs.

Some property owners successfully use recent appraisals when challenging tax assessments. However, tax-assessed values often differ from market valuations. The appeal process involves submitting your appraisal as evidence that the tax authority's valuation exceeds actual market value. Success rates vary by jurisdiction, and the process may require patience and persistence.

From the buyer's perspective, appraisals verify they aren't overpaying for a property. Lenders won't approve financing that exceeds appraised value, potentially requiring buyers to renegotiate or contribute additional cash. Appraisal findings can also inform future improvement planning and investment decisions.

For sellers, preparation makes a difference. Clean, well-maintained properties present better during appraisal evaluations. Some sellers obtain pre-listing appraisals to establish appropriate asking prices, though most rely on the buyer's lender-ordered appraisal during the transaction process.

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