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GM Appraisals

12832 Cantara Street
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GM Appraisals

12832 Cantara Street
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21 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.


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Appraisal Max

28658 Kathleen Ave
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Appraisal Max

28658 Kathleen Ave
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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Appraisal Max 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. Member of SRAR, Access to local mls, Green certified, 40 years local experience! Licenced and certified. FHA approved

Appraisal Max 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. Member of SRAR, Access to local mls, Green certified, 40 years local experience! Licenced and certified. FHA approved


JW Gordon

PO Box 385
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JW Gordon

PO Box 385
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36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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Quality Appraisal Solution & Services

4459 Sunset Meadow Court
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Quality Appraisal Solution & Services

4459 Sunset Meadow Court
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Quality Appraisal Solution & Services is an appraisal service company that is the best in the business when it comes to getting a fair assessment for your home. If you are refinancing, thinking about buying a home or selling, divorcing, evaluating your estate, buying out, or for any other reasons, we can help you. Whatever your needs are, we are here to help. Our customized appraisal report will be tailored to your needs. We evaluate your home on a fair market value. Please give us a call today to see how we can meet your needs!

"Great job by Abdul again. Last time I said I would have my mother use him. We just had my moms house appraised. GREAT job as usual!!!"

Tim H on May 2023

Quality Appraisal Solution & Services is an appraisal service company that is the best in the business when it comes to getting a fair assessment for your home. If you are refinancing, thinking about buying a home or selling, divorcing, evaluating your estate, buying out, or for any other reasons, we can help you. Whatever your needs are, we are here to help. Our customized appraisal report will be tailored to your needs. We evaluate your home on a fair market value. Please give us a call today to see how we can meet your needs!

"Great job by Abdul again. Last time I said I would have my mother use him. We just had my moms house appraised. GREAT job as usual!!!"

Tim H on May 2023


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Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser

8811 Canoga Avenue #416
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Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser

8811 Canoga Avenue #416
4.84(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser, is who has been serving the greater Los Angeles county area for over two decades. The areas covered include the counties of Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura. Most reports are completed within 2 days of property inspection. I specialize in residential, condos, and 2 to 4 unit properties. These include custom built high-end properties. I do not perform appraisals for mobile and/or manufactured homes, land, personal property and commercial properties.

"Randy is a pleasure to work with,as well as extremely knowledgeable of his craft. I feel that the appraisal was complete, thoroughly researched, and very quick response. I highly recommend Randy for any appraisal project for any and all RE evaluation... Thank you Randy!"

Rodney C on March 2024

Randy M. Sonns, Certified Residential Appraiser, is who has been serving the greater Los Angeles county area for over two decades. The areas covered include the counties of Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura. Most reports are completed within 2 days of property inspection. I specialize in residential, condos, and 2 to 4 unit properties. These include custom built high-end properties. I do not perform appraisals for mobile and/or manufactured homes, land, personal property and commercial properties.

"Randy is a pleasure to work with,as well as extremely knowledgeable of his craft. I feel that the appraisal was complete, thoroughly researched, and very quick response. I highly recommend Randy for any appraisal project for any and all RE evaluation... Thank you Randy!"

Rodney C on March 2024


Collins Professional Appraisal, Inc.

P.O. Box 55683
5.00(
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Collins Professional Appraisal, Inc.

P.O. Box 55683
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

At Collins Professional Appraisal, Inc., we are your premier choice for residential appraisals. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today! Please note, the reports created for you cannot be used in a lending situation. Those appraisals must be ordered from the lender or mortgage company. If you wish an appraisal for a loan, please visit a lender or mortgage company in order to start the process. The appraisals that you can order from me include : PMI removal (in most cases), estate appraisals, taxation appraisals. You may also order an appraisal for informational purposes as well. I look forward to serving you with my experience of over 23 years appraising.

"very satisfied"

Lance F on December 2015

At Collins Professional Appraisal, Inc., we are your premier choice for residential appraisals. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today! Please note, the reports created for you cannot be used in a lending situation. Those appraisals must be ordered from the lender or mortgage company. If you wish an appraisal for a loan, please visit a lender or mortgage company in order to start the process. The appraisals that you can order from me include : PMI removal (in most cases), estate appraisals, taxation appraisals. You may also order an appraisal for informational purposes as well. I look forward to serving you with my experience of over 23 years appraising.

"very satisfied"

Lance F on December 2015


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Appraising LA

14859 Moore Park St, Unit 206
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Appraising LA

14859 Moore Park St, Unit 206
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

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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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services

PO Box 451362
5.00(
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Carlton Haugh Appraisal Services

PO Box 451362
5.00(
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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


Chuck Roberts & Associates

1336 Moorpark Rd #197
5.00(
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Chuck Roberts & Associates

1336 Moorpark Rd #197
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

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!

"Was quick and professional"

Eric L on August 2024

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!

"Was quick and professional"

Eric L on August 2024


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Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser

3857 Birch Unit 3146
4.99(
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Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser

3857 Birch Unit 3146
4.99(
174
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
155 local quotes requested

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 Porter Ranch, 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.