Give us some information about the property you need appraised
Request a Fee Quote
Every appraisal assignment is unique. The scope of work, research required, report format, and fee depend upon the property's characteristics, the complexity of the assignment, and the intended use of the appraisal.
Please provide as much information as possible about your property and your appraisal needs. The more information you provide, the more accurate we can be when preparing a fee quote and estimated completion timeline.
Information That Is Helpful
Property Information
- Property address or Assessor's Parcel Number (APN)
- Property type (single-family residence, custom home, historic property, vacant land, ranch, investment property, etc.)
- Approximate size of the site and improvements
- County and city where the property is located
- Whether the property is currently occupied, vacant, rented, or under construction
Purpose of the Appraisal
Please tell us why you need the appraisal. For example:
- Buying or selling real estate
- Estate or probate administration
- Trust administration
- Date of Death valuation
- IRS reporting
- Charitable contribution
- Family transfer or gift
- Divorce or dissolution of marriage
- Property tax appeal
- Litigation support
- Eminent domain
- Expert witness services
- Consulting before making a major financial decision
- Other (please describe)
Background Information
Please let us know if any of the following apply:
- Has someone already made an offer to purchase or sell the property?
- Is the property currently listed for sale?
- Is there a pending contract?
- Is litigation pending or anticipated?
- Has another appraisal already been completed?
- Is there a disagreement regarding value?
- Is there an important deadline, hearing, mediation, closing date, or court date?
- Do you need a current appraisal or a retrospective appraisal?
- Is only a partial ownership interest being appraised?
- Are there unusual circumstances or questions you would like us to consider?
Documents Available
If available, please let us know whether you have:
- Prior appraisal reports
- Surveys
- Floor plans
- Purchase contracts
- Title reports
- Trust documents
- Court orders
- Estate planning documents
- Engineering or environmental reports
- Permits
- Other documents that may assist in understanding the assignment
Providing these documents does not mean they will necessarily be relied upon in the appraisal, but they often help us better understand the appraisal problem and prepare an appropriate scope of work.
Our Goal
Our goal is to understand your appraisal needs before providing a fee quote. Some assignments can be completed with a relatively straightforward scope of work, while others require extensive market research, retrospective analysis, litigation support, historical investigation, highest and best use studies, expert consulting, or coordination with attorneys, certified public accountants, trustees, surveyors, engineers, planners, or other professionals.
By understanding your situation at the beginning of the assignment, we can recommend the appraisal or consulting service that best fits your needs, explain the anticipated scope of work, provide a realistic fee estimate, and discuss an estimated completion timeline.
Not sure what type of appraisal you need? That's perfectly okay. Simply tell us what is happening and what questions you are trying to answer. We are happy to discuss your situation and help determine the appropriate appraisal assignment or consulting service for your circumstances.
Simply tell us what's going on. Whether you're buying or selling a home, administering an estate, facing litigation, considering a charitable donation, resolving a family dispute, or making another important real estate decision, the more we understand your situation, the better we can tailor the appraisal assignment to your needs. Our goal is not just to quote a fee—it's to understand the appraisal problem and help you determine the most appropriate valuation or consulting service before you invest your time and mon