Appraisal Services & Fees
Transparent pricing for estate, divorce, litigation, pre-purchase, and specialized appraisals throughout Temecula and Riverside County.
Appraisal Pricing
Competitive, transparent rates. All prices include a written report suitable for courts, attorneys, and the IRS. Fees listed are starting prices — complex, high-liability, large-acreage, or rush properties may be higher, and your exact fee is quoted before you commit.
| Service Type | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Desktop | $299 | Records-based valuation with no property visit. MLS data, county records, and recent comparable sales analysis. |
| Desktop Appraisal | $449 | Enhanced records review, neighborhood analysis, and detailed comparable sales study. No property visit. |
| Drive-By Appraisal | $575 | Exterior-only inspection with photographs. Includes property condition notes and full market analysis. |
| Standard (Single Family) | $625 | Full interior and exterior inspection with detailed property photographs. Complete narrative appraisal report. |
| Desktop (2–4 Unit) | $550 | Multi-unit records-based valuation with separate unit analysis. No property visit. |
| Standard (2–4 Unit) | $725 | Multi-unit full interior and exterior inspection. Separate unit analysis and complete narrative report. |
What You Receive
A professional written report suitable for courts, attorneys, the IRS, lenders, and financial institutions — delivered digitally, with comprehensive market analysis, property description, and a defensible value conclusion.
Turnaround Time
Most residential reports are completed within several business days. I work efficiently to meet court deadlines and time-sensitive transactions — contact me to discuss your timeline.
Payment Options
Payment by credit card, check, or electronic transfer, due upon completion. Contact me to discuss invoice terms for large assignments or multi-property estate work.
Our Appraisal Services
Specialized valuations for every situation, from family transactions to court proceedings.
Date of Death Appraisals
A date-of-death appraisal establishes the fair market value of a property as of the exact date someone passed away. This valuation is essential for estate settlement, IRS estate tax reporting, and cal…
Divorce Appraisals
A divorce appraisal provides an independent, defensible opinion of a home's fair market value so that marital property can be divided equitably. Family law attorneys, mediators, and the court rely on …
Estate & Trust Appraisals
Estate and trust appraisals establish the fair market value of real property for probate administration, trust distribution, and tax reporting. Executors, trustees, and estate attorneys depend on a cr…
Bankruptcy Appraisals
A bankruptcy appraisal provides the credible, independent opinion of value that trustees, attorneys, and the bankruptcy court require to determine the equity in real property. Whether you are filing C…
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
When a property value is contested in court, you need an appraiser who can both produce a defensible report and stand behind it under cross-examination. I provide expert witness testimony and litigati…
Pre-Purchase Appraisals
A pre-purchase appraisal gives you an independent, professional opinion of value before you commit to buying a home. In competitive markets it is easy to overpay; a certified appraisal tells you what …
Pre-Sale Appraisals
A pre-sale appraisal helps you set the right asking price before you list. Pricing too high causes a home to sit; pricing too low leaves money on the table. An independent, certified appraisal gives y…
Tax Appraisals
Tax appraisals support property tax appeals, gift tax filings, and other tax-related valuations. Whether you believe your assessed value is too high or you need to document the value of a gifted prope…
Family Transaction Appraisals
When real estate changes hands between family members — a sale to a child, a gift, or an inter-family transfer — the IRS expects the transaction to reflect fair market value. An independent appraisal …
Insurance Dispute Appraisals
When you and your insurer disagree about the value of a property or a loss, an independent appraisal provides the objective evidence needed to resolve the dispute. I prepare detailed valuations that a…
Bail Bond Appraisals
When real estate is pledged as collateral for a bail bond, the court and the bonding company need a credible appraisal to verify the property's equity. I provide fast, independent appraisals accepted …
Immigration Appraisals
Certain immigration petitions require documentation of a sponsor's or applicant's real estate assets. I provide independent property appraisals that meet USCIS documentation requirements for visa, res…
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Call (951) 309-2131 or request a free quote online.