Walker Appraisal Services

read moreFees vary based on the complexity of the appraisal. Our fees start at $325 for basic SFR tract homes and condos in Santa Clara County. Custom homes, complex properties, or properties out of our local area range from $350 and up depending on the time the appraiser must spend to complete the appraisal, as well as the difficulty in selecting comparable sales. See the fee schedule below, or call us for an estimate. Discount given if you order an appraisal of a property we have previously inspected.

read moreTo many, an appraisal is simply one more thing on the break-sheet for a mortgage or refinance. Most lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are very high, even though there are a budding number of automated home valuation methods that may appear to be more practical than an appraisal. But is getting a mortgage the only reason to get an appraisal? Are there also situations when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional might be helpful? You bet there are. It's possible you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have depreciated.

read moreA home purchase is the largest single investment most people will ever make. Whether it's a primary residence, a second vacation home or an investment, the purchase of real property is a complex financial transaction that requires multiple parties to pull it all off. Most of the people involved are very familiar. The Realtor is the most common face of the transaction. The mortgage company provides the financial capital necessary to fund the transaction. The title company ensures that all aspects of the transaction are completed and that a clear title passes from the seller to the buyer.

read moreAt Walker Appraisal Services, its all about efficiency. We're part of your team, and we know the quicker you get the appraisal, the quicker you can close your deal. That's why when we receive an order from you, we not only call you immediately to confirm receipt, but we will call to schedule the inspection with your client within 24 hours from the date the order is received. For non-complex orders in our immediate coverage areas, turnaround of the finished product is typically 2-4 days (or faster) from the date the order is received.

read moreAn appraisal for divorce purposes needs a well-supported, expert appraisal document that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Walker Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys and accountants in California depend on our appraisals when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion.

read moreAttorneys and accountants count on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Sometimes, everyone involved will have different suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are used to working with law offices in producing appraisal reports that transcend their requirements. Usually, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to establish market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved.

read moreWhen you're considering investing in rehabilitated residential property, you're making a smart choice. Real estate values have been climbing at the same time demand for homes has been increasing - an impressive combination. Often, people and companies that sell rehabilitated real estate buy a dilapidated property, put a lot of money and sweat equity into it to make it attractive to a buyer, and then reap the reward when the property is sold for a lot more than the original buyer paid for it. There's nothing wrong with this; on the contrary, it makes more housing available at a time when it's in demand.