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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
PO Box 451362
5.00(
54
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Approved Pro
Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services
PO Box 451362
5.00(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Carlton is the best!"

FRANK F on October 2024

Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Carlton is the best!"

FRANK F on October 2024


Shorecliff Appraisal Services
11 Prescott
4.55(
10
)
Approved Pro
Shorecliff Appraisal Services
11 Prescott
4.55(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Shorecliff Appraisal Services is a residential real estate appraisal firm established in 1994 by President James Schuerger. Our team of state certified appraisers provides service in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties for the past 24 years. Our goal is to provide accurate and timely reporting to our clients so that they can make informed real estate decisions. Give us a call!

"Very professional. Flexible with my schedule. I would highly recommend this appraiser."

Jim W on July 2022

Shorecliff Appraisal Services is a residential real estate appraisal firm established in 1994 by President James Schuerger. Our team of state certified appraisers provides service in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties for the past 24 years. Our goal is to provide accurate and timely reporting to our clients so that they can make informed real estate decisions. Give us a call!

"Very professional. Flexible with my schedule. I would highly recommend this appraiser."

Jim W on July 2022


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Appraisals By Clinton
4859 West Slauson Avenue, Suite 105
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Appraisals By Clinton
4859 West Slauson Avenue, Suite 105
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
28 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

With over 20 years of providing Property Valuations for a busy Real Estate Market in 5 counties, ABC (Appraisals by Clinton) prepares real estate appraisals for divorce, death (Retrospective), estate planning, tax re-assessment and portfolio updates. All work is done efficiently to ensure prompt turnaround times, typically within two days of the property being inspected. We strive to maintain impeccable service and work to make the process seamless for the customer.

"Great experience all around. Clinton clearly understood what we needed, was very professional and courteous. "

Jason P on February 2025

With over 20 years of providing Property Valuations for a busy Real Estate Market in 5 counties, ABC (Appraisals by Clinton) prepares real estate appraisals for divorce, death (Retrospective), estate planning, tax re-assessment and portfolio updates. All work is done efficiently to ensure prompt turnaround times, typically within two days of the property being inspected. We strive to maintain impeccable service and work to make the process seamless for the customer.

"Great experience all around. Clinton clearly understood what we needed, was very professional and courteous. "

Jason P on February 2025


Accelerated Appraisals
P.O Box 995
4.74(
113
)
Approved Pro
Accelerated Appraisals
P.O Box 995
4.74(
113
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We provide the highest quality Real Estate Appraisals that meet all industry standards with exceptional turn-around time and outstanding customer service.

"Mike was personable and professional and delivered on his promise on time and on budget. We needed to have a home appraised for estate valuation purposes and Mike was willing to expedite his normal schedule in order to help us out. The resulting appraisal was thorough and backdated to the time of death as we requested. We would definitely hire him again."

Shannon W on June 2025

We provide the highest quality Real Estate Appraisals that meet all industry standards with exceptional turn-around time and outstanding customer service.

"Mike was personable and professional and delivered on his promise on time and on budget. We needed to have a home appraised for estate valuation purposes and Mike was willing to expedite his normal schedule in order to help us out. The resulting appraisal was thorough and backdated to the time of death as we requested. We would definitely hire him again."

Shannon W on June 2025


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First Source Appraisal, Inc.
600 Anton St., Fl. 11
4.79(
146
)
Approved Pro
First Source Appraisal, Inc.
600 Anton St., Fl. 11
4.79(
146
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 local quotes requested

In your practice you may need EXPERIENCED APPRAISERS for a Real Estate property that may be the subject of Re-finance, Pre Listing/Selling, Line of Credit, Loan Modification, PMI removal, Tax Dispute, settlement, Various Family Trust and other legal proceeding. Included in the attached Resume are most of the services we are proficiently able to provide you with; We approach our services with due diligence, supportive data and comprehensive arguments in support of our conclusions in a manner that will stand to extreme scrutiny. **Please note, this is not a free service.**

"Excellent…first to respond"

Edward m on April 2024

In your practice you may need EXPERIENCED APPRAISERS for a Real Estate property that may be the subject of Re-finance, Pre Listing/Selling, Line of Credit, Loan Modification, PMI removal, Tax Dispute, settlement, Various Family Trust and other legal proceeding. Included in the attached Resume are most of the services we are proficiently able to provide you with; We approach our services with due diligence, supportive data and comprehensive arguments in support of our conclusions in a manner that will stand to extreme scrutiny. **Please note, this is not a free service.**

"Excellent…first to respond"

Edward m on April 2024


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SIMMONS STREET, INC.
1741 Tustin Avenue Unit 4B
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
SIMMONS STREET, INC.
1741 Tustin Avenue Unit 4B
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Simmons Street, Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We offer real estate sales and appraisal services. simmstreet.com

"Responsive!"

Jeanne T on May 2025

Simmons Street, Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We offer real estate sales and appraisal services. simmstreet.com

"Responsive!"

Jeanne T on May 2025


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MIke's Appraisal
9541 Vons Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
MIke's Appraisal
9541 Vons Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

At Mike's Appraisal, we pride ourselves in providing fast, accurate, and affordable property appraisals in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Kern and San Bernardino Counties. All of our appraisals are completed by a professional certified appraiser that will treat you and your property with respect. We have over 20 years experience appraising homes in Southern California, and our expertise means that you get exactly what you need – an appraisal that is done quickly and professionally. We specialize in appraisals for date of death, removing private mortgage insurance, listing price for your (or your client’s) home, bankruptcy, loan modification, REO, foreclosure or if you simply want to know what your house or property is worth.

"Your areas say it all. I have nothing further to add."

Carol S on October 2023

At Mike's Appraisal, we pride ourselves in providing fast, accurate, and affordable property appraisals in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Kern and San Bernardino Counties. All of our appraisals are completed by a professional certified appraiser that will treat you and your property with respect. We have over 20 years experience appraising homes in Southern California, and our expertise means that you get exactly what you need – an appraisal that is done quickly and professionally. We specialize in appraisals for date of death, removing private mortgage insurance, listing price for your (or your client’s) home, bankruptcy, loan modification, REO, foreclosure or if you simply want to know what your house or property is worth.

"Your areas say it all. I have nothing further to add."

Carol S on October 2023


DA Appraisals
2830 E Rose Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
DA Appraisals
2830 E Rose Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"I was selling a multi family property off market and reached out to Danny Alvarez at DA appraisals. He was professional, reliable, and did an excellent job. Would absolutely recommend and hire again."

Ryan R on February 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"I was selling a multi family property off market and reached out to Danny Alvarez at DA appraisals. He was professional, reliable, and did an excellent job. Would absolutely recommend and hire again."

Ryan R on February 2025


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HLJ Appraisers, Inc.
20072 Gothic Circle
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
HLJ Appraisers, Inc.
20072 Gothic Circle
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

HLJ Appraisers, Inc. members are professional, educated & licensed real estate appraisers. With years of experience, we offer confidentiality, integrity & a commitment to excellence. We take great pride in our work & we strive to deliver complete customer satisfaction for every client, providing quality, unbiased appraisal services, affordable pricing & outstanding customer service. Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License #3004781

"The report was exactly what we needed to settle the estate. Professional and contentious about a delicate situation. "

Lily B on June 2025

HLJ Appraisers, Inc. members are professional, educated & licensed real estate appraisers. With years of experience, we offer confidentiality, integrity & a commitment to excellence. We take great pride in our work & we strive to deliver complete customer satisfaction for every client, providing quality, unbiased appraisal services, affordable pricing & outstanding customer service. Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License #3004781

"The report was exactly what we needed to settle the estate. Professional and contentious about a delicate situation. "

Lily B on June 2025


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First Source Appraisal, Inc.
600 Anton Blvd
4.79(
14
)
Approved Pro
First Source Appraisal, Inc.
600 Anton Blvd
4.79(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
313 local quotes requested

We specialize in appraisals for: Re-finance, Pre Listing/Selling, Line of Credit, Loan Modification,PMI, Fair Market Value, Rental Analysis, Appraisal Review, Tax Grievance, Trust, Probate & Estates; Gift Tax, Matrimonial Disputes, Bankruptcy, Expert Witness Testimony, Partial Interest Valuation, Eminent Domain, Easements, Etc. Our turn around time 24-48hrs Coverage Area: -Orange County -Los Angeles County -Riverside County -San Bernardino County -San Diego County -Ventura County History Established in 2001. 17 Years in business

"My experience was very positive. Damon came out to my house quickly and was very nice. He took pictures and wrote notes for about an hour so I know he was thorough. I'd use them again for future appraisal needs or recommend to friends and family needing the service."

Thomas W on March 2025

We specialize in appraisals for: Re-finance, Pre Listing/Selling, Line of Credit, Loan Modification,PMI, Fair Market Value, Rental Analysis, Appraisal Review, Tax Grievance, Trust, Probate & Estates; Gift Tax, Matrimonial Disputes, Bankruptcy, Expert Witness Testimony, Partial Interest Valuation, Eminent Domain, Easements, Etc. Our turn around time 24-48hrs Coverage Area: -Orange County -Los Angeles County -Riverside County -San Bernardino County -San Diego County -Ventura County History Established in 2001. 17 Years in business

"My experience was very positive. Damon came out to my house quickly and was very nice. He took pictures and wrote notes for about an hour so I know he was thorough. I'd use them again for future appraisal needs or recommend to friends and family needing the service."

Thomas W on March 2025

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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Fullerton, CA

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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