Frequently Asked Questions

I provide certified residential appraisal services throughout Riverside County, California — including Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Hemet, Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Perris, the Pass cities, the San Jacinto Valley, the mountain communities, and the entire Coachella Valley.

Residential appraisals start at $299 for a Basic Desktop report and range up to $725 for a full Standard appraisal of a 2–4 unit property. See the Services & Fees page for the full price list. Complex, high-value, large-acreage, or rush assignments may be quoted individually, and your exact fee is always confirmed before you commit.

Yes. I am a California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with more than 20 years of experience and over 7,000 appraisals completed. All reports comply with USPAP (the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).

Online estimates are automated guesses based on limited public data and can be off by tens of thousands of dollars. A certified appraisal is an independent professional opinion of value, supported by a careful analysis of comparable sales and the specific characteristics of your property, and it carries the credibility required by courts, the IRS, and attorneys.

Turnaround depends on the property and the type of report, but most residential appraisals are completed within several business days. I work efficiently to meet court deadlines and time-sensitive transactions — contact me to discuss your timeline.

A retrospective appraisal values a property as of a specific past date — commonly the date of a person's death for estate and stepped-up basis purposes, or a date of separation in a divorce. I analyze the comparable sales and market conditions that existed on that historical date.

Yes. Riverside County includes extensive rural and agricultural land, hillside homes, and equestrian properties in areas like Anza, Aguanga, Wine Country, La Cresta, and the San Jacinto Valley. I have deep experience valuing these non-standard properties.

Call (951) 309-2131, email [email protected], or complete the online form on the Contact page. I'll review your needs, confirm the fee, and schedule the assignment.