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Shorecliff Appraisal Services

4.55(
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Shorecliff Appraisal Services

4.55(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
32 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


DA Appraisals

5.00(
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DA Appraisals

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Premier Home Appraisals

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Premier Home Appraisals

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23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Premier Home Appraisals has been providing expert value estimates throughout Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties since 2005. As certified residential appraisers, we have extensive experience appraising single family homes, condominiums, 2-4 unit properties, beach front properties, fix and flip properties, new construction, ADU properties and more. We pride ourselves in providing high quality valuation services to our valued clients, which include mortgage lenders, real estate agents, buyers and sellers, attorneys, REO companies, investors, accountants, and private parties. You can count on our thorough market analysis, quality reports, experience, ethics, values, competence, and diligence. Call us today for a quote for your valuation needs. - Primary and secondary mortgages - Private mortgage insurance removal - Estate Planning - Divorce Settlement - Date of Death Appraisals - Tax Assessment Disputes - REO Valuations - VA appraisals

Premier Home Appraisals has been providing expert value estimates throughout Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties since 2005. As certified residential appraisers, we have extensive experience appraising single family homes, condominiums, 2-4 unit properties, beach front properties, fix and flip properties, new construction, ADU properties and more. We pride ourselves in providing high quality valuation services to our valued clients, which include mortgage lenders, real estate agents, buyers and sellers, attorneys, REO companies, investors, accountants, and private parties. You can count on our thorough market analysis, quality reports, experience, ethics, values, competence, and diligence. Call us today for a quote for your valuation needs. - Primary and secondary mortgages - Private mortgage insurance removal - Estate Planning - Divorce Settlement - Date of Death Appraisals - Tax Assessment Disputes - REO Valuations - VA appraisals


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First Source Appraisal, Inc.

4.79(
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First Source Appraisal, Inc.

4.79(
146
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
105 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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Bridge Appraisal

5.00(
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Bridge Appraisal

5.00(
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24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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SIMMONS STREET, INC.

5.00(
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SIMMONS STREET, INC.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 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


LBN Appraisal Service, LLC

4.77(
15
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LBN Appraisal Service, LLC

4.77(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

LBN Appraisal Service 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

"Prompt and professional"

Basil N on March 2020

LBN Appraisal Service 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

"Prompt and professional"

Basil N on March 2020


Lyons Appraisal

5.00(
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Lyons Appraisal

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lyons Appraisals 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.

"Kevin appraised my house. He was friendly and my appraisal was received when I needed it. He was honest and took time to explain why the value of my house was what it was. "

TONIA L on November 2025

Lyons Appraisals 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.

"Kevin appraised my house. He was friendly and my appraisal was received when I needed it. He was honest and took time to explain why the value of my house was what it was. "

TONIA L on November 2025


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Appraising LA

5.00(
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Appraising LA

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Hello and Welcome to AppraisingLA! We specialize in providing a quick, affordable, and high-quality home appraisal service for all of Los Angeles County. We also happily service Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino. Our prices are the best, most from $250-$400 and as low as $175. Same day appointment and next day delivery available. Save time and money. Call Max for a quote today, you'll be happy you did!

"Great, very happy with the service."

Valerie S on November 2020

Hello and Welcome to AppraisingLA! We specialize in providing a quick, affordable, and high-quality home appraisal service for all of Los Angeles County. We also happily service Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino. Our prices are the best, most from $250-$400 and as low as $175. Same day appointment and next day delivery available. Save time and money. Call Max for a quote today, you'll be happy you did!

"Great, very happy with the service."

Valerie S on November 2020


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Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser

4.99(
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Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser

4.99(
160
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 years of experience

On site or virtual appraisals available. Single family, condo & 2-4 Unit income property appraisals. Current and back dated appraisals. Trusts, Estates. Real Estate Sales with customized service. Serving Southern California and Southern Nevada for over 25 years. CA Dept of Real Estate Lic #00573449 CA State Certified Appraier AR014019. NV Appraiser #A.02808753- CR

"It went very well. Penny is diligent, efficient and very pleasant to work with. She always got back to me when I had messages or phone calls. She never left me hanging, she always got back to me quickly. Easy to work with. I highly recommend her. It was $425 because it was done remotely ."

Kathryn N on August 2025

On site or virtual appraisals available. Single family, condo & 2-4 Unit income property appraisals. Current and back dated appraisals. Trusts, Estates. Real Estate Sales with customized service. Serving Southern California and Southern Nevada for over 25 years. CA Dept of Real Estate Lic #00573449 CA State Certified Appraier AR014019. NV Appraiser #A.02808753- CR

"It went very well. Penny is diligent, efficient and very pleasant to work with. She always got back to me when I had messages or phone calls. She never left me hanging, she always got back to me quickly. Easy to work with. I highly recommend her. It was $425 because it was done remotely ."

Kathryn N on August 2025

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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in La Mirada, 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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