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
At NorthStar Appraisal Services, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. We specialize in quick turnarounds, affordable service and accurate and credible valuation products. Call today for a quote or an estimate.
"Jeanine was prompt, pleasant, and professional. She measured and photographed all aspects of the property. Appraisal report was prompt as promised. Would recommend this service."
Linda W on March 2025
At NorthStar Appraisal Services, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. We specialize in quick turnarounds, affordable service and accurate and credible valuation products. Call today for a quote or an estimate.
"Jeanine was prompt, pleasant, and professional. She measured and photographed all aspects of the property. Appraisal report was prompt as promised. Would recommend this service."
Linda W on March 2025
Certify Appraisal is a real estate valuation firm, performing appraisals for home owners, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties Per CHAT GPT: 'This individual is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in real estate. With a focus on appraising, he has a deep understanding of the industry and a strong skill set in real estate. He is a senior-level professional with a strong track record of success in his field.' We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared, and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. Several appraisal products from low cost valuations to full lender-quality reports available. Call Charlie Nofal at 760 802-3343 or Certified1@SBCglobal.net
"Charlie was great to work with. Most of the time appraisers will get an order to do an appraisal and call you in the next few days. Charlie called right away and we were able to schedule an appointment for the very next day. I really appreciated his timeliness, especially right before a holiday. Within 2 days, the appraisal report was complete! Charlie was also very easy to talk with and listened intently to various items that would accurately reflect the value of the property."
Mike I on November 2023
Certify Appraisal is a real estate valuation firm, performing appraisals for home owners, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and private parties Per CHAT GPT: 'This individual is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in real estate. With a focus on appraising, he has a deep understanding of the industry and a strong skill set in real estate. He is a senior-level professional with a strong track record of success in his field.' We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared, and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. Several appraisal products from low cost valuations to full lender-quality reports available. Call Charlie Nofal at 760 802-3343 or Certified1@SBCglobal.net
"Charlie was great to work with. Most of the time appraisers will get an order to do an appraisal and call you in the next few days. Charlie called right away and we were able to schedule an appointment for the very next day. I really appreciated his timeliness, especially right before a holiday. Within 2 days, the appraisal report was complete! Charlie was also very easy to talk with and listened intently to various items that would accurately reflect the value of the property."
Mike I on November 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Great experience overall! Mark was AWESOME."
Georgiana H on November 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Great experience overall! Mark was AWESOME."
Georgiana H on November 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"He's very knowledgeable, experienced and professional."
Paige S on May 2013
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"He's very knowledgeable, experienced and professional."
Paige S on May 2013
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
We provide outstanding real estate appraisal work in your local area. We have been in business since 2008 and we will provide you with unmatched quality work. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today; we are happy to provide a free estimate and look forward to speaking with you!
"John was quick to respond, arrived on time, did a thorough a walk-through of the property, and got the appraisal back to me as promised. Highly recommend."
John C on March 2024
We provide outstanding real estate appraisal work in your local area. We have been in business since 2008 and we will provide you with unmatched quality work. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today; we are happy to provide a free estimate and look forward to speaking with you!
"John was quick to respond, arrived on time, did a thorough a walk-through of the property, and got the appraisal back to me as promised. Highly recommend."
John C on March 2024
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
Alamir Construction is a full-service, professional, affordable and reliable local company, that will complete your home improvement projects on time and within budget. At Alamir Construction, your satisfaction is our number one priority.
Alamir Construction is a full-service, professional, affordable and reliable local company, that will complete your home improvement projects on time and within budget. At Alamir Construction, your satisfaction is our number one priority.
Joanna Maloney Appraisal is San Diego's #1 Choice for Real Estate Appraisals.
Joanna Maloney Appraisal is San Diego's #1 Choice for Real Estate Appraisals.
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.