Appraisal Services & Fees
Transparent pricing for date-of-death, estate, divorce, litigation, pre-purchase, and specialized appraisals throughout San Diego and San Diego 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
My core specialty: pinpointing a home's fair market value as of a specific past date so an estate can be settled, reported to the IRS, and its stepped-up basis documented correctly.
Divorce Appraisals
A neutral opinion of value that holds up for both sides — used by San Diego family-law attorneys, mediators, and the court to divide real property fairly.
Estate & Trust Appraisals
Valuations that support probate, trust distribution, and tax reporting — the everyday companion to date-of-death work for executors and trustees.
Bankruptcy Appraisals
An independent value the trustee, the debtor's attorney, and the bankruptcy court can rely on to determine real property equity.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
A report built to be challenged, and testimony to back it up, when a property's value is contested in court, arbitration, or a tax appeal.
Pre-Purchase Appraisals
An independent number before you sign — so you know what a San Diego home is actually worth before you commit to buying it.
Pre-Sale Appraisals
Price it right the first time — an independent, certified valuation to set your San Diego listing price instead of guessing.
Tax Appraisals
Support for property-tax appeals, gift-tax reporting, and other tax matters that require a documented, defensible value.
Family Transaction Appraisals
A documented fair-market value for sales, gifts, and transfers between family members — the kind of paper trail the IRS expects to see.
Insurance Dispute Appraisals
Objective evidence when you and your insurance carrier disagree about what a property, or a loss, is actually worth.
Bail Bond Appraisals
A fast, credible valuation to verify the equity in real property pledged as bail collateral.
Immigration Appraisals
Independent property valuations documenting real-estate assets for USCIS visa, residency, and sponsorship filings.
Ready to request an appraisal?
Request an appraisal online or call directly at (619) 630-9273.