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Avatar for First Source Appraisal, Inc.

First Source Appraisal, Inc.

4.79(
146
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Approved Pro

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
22 years of experience

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


Accelerated Appraisals

4.74(
113
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Approved Pro

Accelerated Appraisals

4.74(
113
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

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


Accurate Appraisal Services

4.94(
16
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Approved Pro

Accurate Appraisal Services

4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 years of experience

We built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves.

"Quick to respond to any correspondence. Complete and thorough report. Friendly and professional."

Shade S on February 2024

We built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves.

"Quick to respond to any correspondence. Complete and thorough report. Friendly and professional."

Shade S on February 2024


Lyons Appraisal

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Lyons Appraisal

5.00(
7
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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.

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Austin S on January 2026

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.

"no"

Austin S on January 2026


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Crossroad Properties

4.93(
7
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Crossroad Properties

4.93(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

My name is Lonn Apfel. I have been both a licensed, general appraiser and a real estate broker for over the last 48 years within the Inland Empire, east Los Angeles county and Orange County. My expertise is primarily focused upon residential home values. I believe that the combination of being both appraisal/real estate broker provides you, my client, with a deeper sense of value and market trends which are not typically found in either of the two worlds. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you, helping to identify your needs and how I may best meet those needs.

"I was referred to Lonnie Apfel and he did not disappoint! He was polite, professional, honest and very knowledgeable. He completed the job on schedule as promised. I would recommend Lonnie without hesitation!"

Judi B on March 2020

My name is Lonn Apfel. I have been both a licensed, general appraiser and a real estate broker for over the last 48 years within the Inland Empire, east Los Angeles county and Orange County. My expertise is primarily focused upon residential home values. I believe that the combination of being both appraisal/real estate broker provides you, my client, with a deeper sense of value and market trends which are not typically found in either of the two worlds. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you, helping to identify your needs and how I may best meet those needs.

"I was referred to Lonnie Apfel and he did not disappoint! He was polite, professional, honest and very knowledgeable. He completed the job on schedule as promised. I would recommend Lonnie without hesitation!"

Judi B on March 2020


Avatar for Accurate Realty Services, LLC

Accurate Realty Services, LLC

4.83(
9
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Approved Pro

Accurate Realty Services, LLC

4.83(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 years of experience

At Accurate Realty Services, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, with over 35 years of residential appraisal and real estate services experience. Accurate Realty Services, LLC, has the highest level of state licensing in California. We look forward to earning your business! Remember, Experience you can rely on, and service you can trust. Habla Espanol. Please note: New Mortgages and Refinances require your Lender to order the appraisal.

"Nice ,on time kept in contact , answered emails and text in under 2 minutes very reliable and professional"

David M on May 2022

At Accurate Realty Services, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, with over 35 years of residential appraisal and real estate services experience. Accurate Realty Services, LLC, has the highest level of state licensing in California. We look forward to earning your business! Remember, Experience you can rely on, and service you can trust. Habla Espanol. Please note: New Mortgages and Refinances require your Lender to order the appraisal.

"Nice ,on time kept in contact , answered emails and text in under 2 minutes very reliable and professional"

David M on May 2022


Wayne's Junk Removal

4.97(
101
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Wayne's Junk Removal

4.97(
101
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

Other service area - Orange county, gateway cities, all beach cities, & portions of Ventura county.

"I found Wayne on here a couple days ago & when I contacted him, he responded very quickly! I sent him pictures of what we needed removed & gave me a couple price quotes on what I was looking at price wise. We agreed on for Friday, 3 days after I first reached out to him. Wayne & his guys were great! He told me he would arrive between 1:45 & 2:00PM on 8/24 & arrived at 2:20 with communication letting me know he would arrive late due to traffic. No problem! They showed up, got straight to work & hauled heavy, dirty, rusted old junk into a huge moving van. Wayne was very very nice & his guys worked hard in the hot sun! They were in & out in about an hour & a half having filled up a 20-foot truck filled with junk! Very patient & accommodating. We will be contacting Wayne & his guys in the future for our next cleaning phase. Thanks Wayne!"

ARISSA R on August 2018

Other service area - Orange county, gateway cities, all beach cities, & portions of Ventura county.

"I found Wayne on here a couple days ago & when I contacted him, he responded very quickly! I sent him pictures of what we needed removed & gave me a couple price quotes on what I was looking at price wise. We agreed on for Friday, 3 days after I first reached out to him. Wayne & his guys were great! He told me he would arrive between 1:45 & 2:00PM on 8/24 & arrived at 2:20 with communication letting me know he would arrive late due to traffic. No problem! They showed up, got straight to work & hauled heavy, dirty, rusted old junk into a huge moving van. Wayne was very very nice & his guys worked hard in the hot sun! They were in & out in about an hour & a half having filled up a 20-foot truck filled with junk! Very patient & accommodating. We will be contacting Wayne & his guys in the future for our next cleaning phase. Thanks Wayne!"

ARISSA R on August 2018


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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage

4.94(
503
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Mike Murgatroy CrossCountry Mortgage

4.94(
503
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."

joseph v on March 2022

Mike Murgatroy has 24 years of lending experience and is an Angi Super Service Award recipient 2012-2022. Mike is also ranked in the top 1% mortgage originators in the United States. With integrity at the core of his values, you can rest assured that Mike Murgatroy will give you informed detailed mortgage advice, the same he would recommend to his own family. We pride ourselves on having a transparent process which we will walk you through every step of the way. Start your application process today by visiting themurgteam.com and find out why so many others continue to bring their business to Mike Murgatroy. NMLS ID# 60099; http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

"It went great again. I am a repeat customer. They are professional, organized, and they perform like a well oiled machine. From the application process to the closing A+++++++ They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner. I cannot say enough about this team. Thank you for another great experience Michael, Peter, Monica, and Connie."

joseph v on March 2022


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1% Broker, Realtors

5.00(
41
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1% Broker, Realtors

5.00(
41
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We rebate up to 1.5% of a home's sales price to our clients. (Ex. $800,000 house = $12,000 rebate.) We offer experience and dedicated personal service to all of our clients and have over 75 five-star reviews on Yelp. We are all brokers, which means we have greater expertise and qualifications than agents who are required by the state to work under the supervision of a broker, Our overhead is therefore lower ... so we pass along the savings to you. Give us a call and let us discuss how we may be of service to you.

We rebate up to 1.5% of a home's sales price to our clients. (Ex. $800,000 house = $12,000 rebate.) We offer experience and dedicated personal service to all of our clients and have over 75 five-star reviews on Yelp. We are all brokers, which means we have greater expertise and qualifications than agents who are required by the state to work under the supervision of a broker, Our overhead is therefore lower ... so we pass along the savings to you. Give us a call and let us discuss how we may be of service to you.


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BOE Mortgage

5.00(
28
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BOE Mortgage

5.00(
28
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Bank of England Mortgage, we take pride in being there when our borrowers need us, day and night. Our mission is to deliver total value to our customers. This means competitive rates, STRESS-FREE closings, extensive product knowledge, and a friendly helpful attitude. Since our doors opened in 1898 in England, Arkansas, Bank of England Mortgage has been providing down home service. Along with powerful nationwide mortgage loans, we offer clients peace of mind knowing they are working with a credible national mortgage banker. We understand you're making a commitment when buying a new home, refinancing or cashing out the equity in your home. You can be certain that we'll do our utmost to answer all of your questions quickly, so you can be confident that you have the best loan to fit your financial goals. Our mortgage professionals stand by ready to give you the personal attention you deserve and treat you with the respect due a valued customer. Bank of England Mortgage is a division of Bank of England. NMLS 418481. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

"Excellent. Got me the best rate for the lowest costs"

Randy L on August 2019

At Bank of England Mortgage, we take pride in being there when our borrowers need us, day and night. Our mission is to deliver total value to our customers. This means competitive rates, STRESS-FREE closings, extensive product knowledge, and a friendly helpful attitude. Since our doors opened in 1898 in England, Arkansas, Bank of England Mortgage has been providing down home service. Along with powerful nationwide mortgage loans, we offer clients peace of mind knowing they are working with a credible national mortgage banker. We understand you're making a commitment when buying a new home, refinancing or cashing out the equity in your home. You can be certain that we'll do our utmost to answer all of your questions quickly, so you can be confident that you have the best loan to fit your financial goals. Our mortgage professionals stand by ready to give you the personal attention you deserve and treat you with the respect due a valued customer. Bank of England Mortgage is a division of Bank of England. NMLS 418481. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

"Excellent. Got me the best rate for the lowest costs"

Randy L on August 2019

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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in San Bernardino, 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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